Form No. 3324-189 E24 Carefree Cordless Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20052—200000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto. Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci-dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance And Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly . . . . . . .
. Thoroughly inspect area where mower will be used and remove sticks, stones, wire, and debris that could be picked up and thrown by mower. Watch for foreign objects while mowing. Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Wear long pants and substantial shoes. Do not operate mower while wearing open-toed shoes, jewelry, loose clothing or when barefoot. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
9. Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate mower in wet grass. or damp locations. Do not use mower in the rain. 24. Stop motor before leaving the operator’s position—behind the handle. Remove the key from the plug if mower will be unattended. 10. Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm grip on the handle and walk; never run. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. 25.
14. Always keep a sharp blade on your mower. When servicing blade, refer to blade maintenance section for correct installation and servicing procedures. Use identical replacement blades only. 15. To reduce fire hazard, keep motor free of excessive grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt. 16. Check optional grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace with a new bag when worn or damaged for your protection. 17.
Assembly WARNING IMPORTANT: Do not insert the key into the plug until mower is fully assembled. Also, always remove the key from the plug before adding or switching attachments. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Excessive pulling on control cable may cause mower to start. When mower is operating, blade is rotating. Install Handle WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with rotating mower blade could cause serious personal injury. IMPORTANT: Control cable must be over, not under, handles (Fig. 2).
3. Upper Handle (Fig. 4) – Handle height is adjustable to two different heights for operator comfort. Stand behind mower to gauge height. Position ends of upper handle on outside of lower handle. Select one set of upper handle holes and align with lower handle holes. Secure handles in place with bolts and knobs. 4. If handles are in highest height position, use clip to attach cable to left side of lower handle tube (Fig. 5). 1 1 5 2431 3 Figure 5 4 1.
Before Starting Charging Battery It takes approximately four to 16 hours to charge a fully discharged battery. Charge the battery after every use. If the battery is not recharged after every use, the battery life will be shortened. Recharge even if mower is only run for a few minutes. This battery does not have a “memory.” 2213 Figure 8 4. The three vertical LED lights on the control panel will indicate the charging status (Fig. 9). Refer to the Charging Chart, page 9, for a summary of the LED lights.
LED CHARGING LIGHTS CHART Charging Status Red Green Yellow blinking off off Battery charging on off off Battery charged off on off Battery absent or defective off off on Charging fault – charger malfunctioning not applicable not applicable on Charge pending – temperature too hot or cold to charge not applicable not applicable blinking Pre-charge qualification – charger testing battery condition/trickle charging battery. Trickle charge can last from minutes to hours.
Battery Power Status The three horizontal LED lights at the top of the control panel indicate approximately how much charge is left in the battery while the mower is in operation (Fig. 9). The lights are only accurate when the mower is operating and cutting grass. The following is an explanation of the symbols under the battery power status LED lights: Full Box – Battery is between 50% and 100% charged. Half Full Box – Battery is between 5% and 50% charged.
Starting/Stopping Instructions Operation To Start Motor This mower is intended for residential use only. 1. Push mower onto a flat concrete or asphalt surface. WARNING Note: Starting mower in thick grass could cause mower to clog. POTENTIAL HAZARD • When key is in plug receptacle, mower is operational. Someone could accidentally start the mower. 2. Insert key fully into plug receptacle (Fig. 12). 3. Pull control bar toward handle while pushing down slide on control (Fig. 13).
Circuit Breaker 4. Squeeze control bar to handle (Fig. 14). If mower is run under too much load, the circuit breaker will trip. Follow these instructions to reset circuit breaker. IMPORTANT: Never reset circuit breaker when key is in receptacle and control bar is squeezed to handle. 1. Remove key from plug receptacle (Fig. 15). 2. Wait 30 seconds to 1 minute before pushing in circuit breaker button (Fig. 15). 3. Reinstall key in plug receptacle. 4. Resume cutting under less load.
• Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause mower to plug or motor to stall. They may also be slippery to walk on and could cause you to slip and fall. Mowing Tips Battery Run Time With a battery powered lawn mower, the condition of the grass and the way that you mow the grass will affect how long the battery will run on a single charge at each mowing. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and contact blade.
Cutting Leaves • When cutting is complete, always be sure that 50% of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. This may require one or more passes over the leaves. • For light leaf coverage, position all wheels at the same height-of-cut setting. • Walk at a slower mowing speed if leaves are not being cut up finely enough to be hidden down in the grass. • If you cut up a lot of oak leaves, you might want to add lime to your grass in the spring. Lime reduces the acidity of oak leaves.
Install Side Discharge Chute 1. Use handle on mulch door to raise door (Fig. 18). 1 2231 Figure 20 1. Side discharge chute 3. Lower mulch door on top of side discharge chute (Fig. 21). 2225 Figure 18 1. Mulch door 2. Handle 2. Hook side discharge chute onto pegs (Figs. 19 and 20). 2230 Figure 21 Maintenance WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • When key is in plug receptacle, mower is operational. Someone could accidentally start the mower.
Cleaning Before cleaning mower, stop motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key from the plug. IMPORTANT: Do not clean mower with a garden hose. Moisture can be trapped in mower and may cause corrosion of internal parts. After Every Use 2225 • Clean the underside of the mower housing. Be particularly careful to keep the front cavity clear of all debris (Fig. 22). Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. Figure 23 1. Screw (4) 2.
1. Stop motor and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove the key from the plug. 2. Tip mower on its side. 3. EXAMINING BLADE – Carefully examine blade for sharpness and wear, especially where flat and curved parts meet (Fig. 24A). Since sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade, check blade before using the mower. If a slot or wear is noticed (Fig. 24B & 24C), replace blade. Refer to step 4. 1 4.
Battery Disposal THIS SEALED LEAD (ACID) BATTERY MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER. Battery Removal The incineration, land filling or mixing of sealed lead (acid) batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in some areas. 1. Remove four screws from shroud (Fig. 23). Remove shroud. 2. Move control panel out of the way. Return this battery to a federal or state approved sealed lead (acid) battery recycler.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Gas, Cordless, Electric, and 21” Commercial Duty Walk Mowers A Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component.
