Toro 20066 - Manuals

Figure 7 2. Insert the fuse into the fuse holder (Figure 8). Figure 8 Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in the owner’s packet and another fuse in the battery box. 3. Install the battery cover. 4. Charging the Battery Model 20067 only Refer to Charging the Battery in the Maintenance section. Product...

Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. Afire or explosion from gasoline can burn you andothers. • To prevent a static charge from igniting thegasoline, place the container and/or mowerdirectly on the ground before filling, not in avehicle or on an object. • Fill ...

Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. If the engine has been running, t...

Starting the Engine 1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing iteach time (Figure 14). Figure 14 Note: If the air temperature is below 55°F (13°C), firmly push the primer in 5 times. 2. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figu...

Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with yourhands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides,and the mower will automatically keep pace with you(Figure 18). Figure 18 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, release the blade control bar. Note: Remove the...

Figure 20 3. Lower the rear door. Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag, reverse the steps above. Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it before side-dischargingthe clippings. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade...

Figure 22 Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above. Important: Lock the side discharge door after you close it (Figure 23). Figure 23 Operating Tips General Mowing Tips • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, andother debris that the b...

• Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse theclippings over the lawn for even fertilization. • If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try oneor more of the following: – Replace the blade or have it sharpened. – Walk at a slower pace while mowing. – Raise the cutting height on ...

Preparing for Maintenance 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post (Figure 24) beforeperforming any maintenance procedure. Figure 24 3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect th...

Figure 29 5. Install the dipstick securely. 6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. Charging the Battery Model 20067 only Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds, chemicals knownto the State o...

Figure 32 4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 32). 5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure 33). Figure 33 Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing. 6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to60 ft-lb (82 N ⋅ m...

Cleaning the Mower The mower may dislodge material from under themower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind thehandle) when the engine is running. • Do not allow bystanders in the area. For best results, clean the mower soon after you havecompleted mowing. 1. Lowe...

Folding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly candamage the cables, causing an unsafe operatingcondition. • Do not damage the cables when folding orunfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an AuthorizedService Dealer. 1. Remove the ignition key (model 20067 only). 2. Lo...