Toro 20199 - Manuals

104-7953 Electric-start model only 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator's Manual. Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 Assembling the Handle No Parts Re...

2 Installing the Blade-controlBar No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade-control bar into the upper handle(Figure 5). G017217 Figure 5 3 Filling the Engine with Oil Parts needed for this procedure: 20 fl. oz. Engine oil Procedure Important: This machine does not come with oil in the engine. B...

4 Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start model only Refer to Charging the Battery (page 18). Product Overview 2 14 1 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 g016439 15 16 Figure 8 1. Side-discharge deflector 9. Ignition switch 2. Spark plug 10. Battery (not shown;electric-start model onl...

Operation Before Starting Recommended Fuel DANGER 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 ...

Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oilwith an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL,or higher. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 12). G017514 Figure 12 3. Wipe off...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 G017635 Figure 15 Rear cutting-height lever 1. 1 inch (2.5 cm) 5. 3 inches (7.6 cm)) 2. 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) 6. 3-1/2 inches (8.9 cm)) 3. 2 inches (5.1 cm) 7. 4 inches (10.2 cm) 4. 2-1/2 inches (6.4 cm) Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle to a position moreco...

Note: Do not hold the ignition key in the Start position for longer than 5 seconds to preventburning out the starter motor. G017516 Figure 17 • Recoil-start Handle: 1. Turn the ignition key to the Run position (Figure 17). 2. Pull the recoil handle slowly to the rear until you feel resistance, then ...

g016484 1 2 Figure 21 1. Blade-control bar lock 2. Blade-control bar 2. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (Figure 22). g016485 Figure 22 Disengaging the Blade Release the blade-control bar (Figure 23). G017596 Figure 23 Important: When you release the blade-control bar, the blades should...

unsafe operating condition. Contact an AuthorizedService Dealer. Recycling the Clippings This machine comes from the factory ready to recyclegrass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To preparethe machine to recycle: • If the side-discharge chute is on the mower, removeit and lower the side-disch...

G016513 1 2 Figure 26 1. Bag rod 2. Notch (2) 4. Lower the rear deflector until it rests on the grass bag. Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag, reverse the steps in Installing theGrass Bag above. Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on...

Operating Tips General Mowing Tips • Clear the area of loose sticks, branches, stones, wire,twine, and other debris that the blades could hit. • Avoid striking solid objects with the blades. Neverdeliberately mow over any object. • If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,immediately st...

Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level.• Chec...

Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Yearly Before each use or daily 1. Loosen the fastener and remove the air filter cover (Figure 30). G017216 2 1 3 4 Figure 30 1. Cover 3. Filter 2. Fastener 4. Base 2. Remove and inspect the filter. • If the filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel,repl...

G017514 Figure 32 9. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth. 10. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, and screw it in until it stops. 11. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick; refer to Figure 33. Figure 33 1. The oil level is too low;add oil to the crankcase. 3. Th...

Replacing the Fuse Electric-start model only If the battery does not charge or the engine does notturn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown;replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Important: You cannot start the machine with the electric starter or charge the battery unless aworking ...

Important: Do not overtighten the adjusting bolt. This could damage the blade-drive belt. 4. Install the blade-drive system cover that you previously removed. Servicing the Cutting Blades Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blades properly . If you do not...

DANGER If you allow a blade to wear, a slot will formbetween the sail and flat part of the blade.Eventually a piece of the blade may break offand be thrown from under the housing, possiblyresulting in serious injury to you or bystanders. • Inspect the blade periodically for wear ordamage. • Never tr...

G016530 1 2 3 4 Figure 45 1. Spindle (2) 3. Blade (2) 2. Blade driver (2) 4. Blade bolt (2) 3. Inspect the pins on the blade drivers for wear and damage. Installing the Blades 1. Install the first blade so that it is horizontal, along with all mounting hardware as shown in Figure 45. Note: Tighten t...

Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. General Information 1. Perform the recommended annual maintenance procedures; refer to the Recommended MaintenanceSchedule under Maintenance (page 16). 2. Clean under the machine; refer to Washing Underneath the Machine (page 24). 3. Remove chaf...