FORM NO. 3314-370 OPERATOR’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 20215 & UP MODEL NO. 20216 ~ REAR BEGGAR FINGERTIP START This mower “meets or exceeds CPS blade safety requirements for walk behind rotary mowers” and the specifications of the American Nation! Standards Institute. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety Instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol WARNING or DANGER.
&\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark pig. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 23. To assure the mower is in safe operating condition, frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Assure blade bolt is tightened to 50 phi-ib (68 Nome. 24, To reduce fire hazard, keep engine fees of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt. 25.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLE (Fig. 1) 1. Align shandies and tighten handle knobs. Bend handle latches slightly outward. 2. Pivot handle backward until handle studs can be snapped into center holes of handle latches. I handle height is not satisfactory, adjust by placing handier stud into a different hole. Tighten handle knobs. HANDLE LATCH art Self-props lied mode Figure 1 INSTALL STARTER ROPE (Fig. 2) 1. To make rope easier to loop. squeeze control bar on handier to release blade brake.
BEFORE OPERATING SO , _ @Lashing DANGER: Gasoline Is extremely amiable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke when handing fuel and keep fue! far away from open flames and sparks. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline. Store it in an approved container. Keep gasoline out of reach of children. Refuel outdoors and only when engine Is cold. Do not fill tank full. Fill tank to within 1/4" to 1/2” from top of tank, not into filler neck. This space s for expansion of fuel.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS THROTTLE CHOKE SQUEEZE TO START GROUND SPEED CONTROL. RELEASE TO stop CONTROL BAR FINGERTIP STARTER 281 Self-propelled model Figure & 4. GROUND SPEED (self-propelled midst only) (Fig. ground speed contra! to desired setting. Number “1” is slow, “2" is medium, and “3" is a fast walking pace. Move ground speed control to “N” when using the mower for trimming and whenever laving mower. §. WHEEL TRACTION OPERATION (self-propelled model only} (Fig. control bar to the RUN/DRIVE position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Except when grass bag or side discharges attachment is used, mover open discharge door on mower when engine is running because grass clippings and other debris discharges with enough force to cause injury, The grass bag material will catch and contain the majority of foreign objects such as small stones and other similar debris, The bag material, however, is subject to normal wear and deterioration.
MAINTENANCE Figure 11 REPLACING SPARK PLUG Use a Champion RJ19LM spark plug or equivalent. Correct air gap is 0.030” (0.78 mm). Remove plug after every 25 operating hours and check its condition. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig.12). Figure 12 2, Clean around spark plug and remove plug from cylinder head. IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do not sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes because engine damage could result from grit entering cylinder, 8.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THROTTLE Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does not start. Whenever a new throttle control cable is installed, throttle must ba adjusted. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig.15}. CABLE CLAMP THROTTLE THROTTLE adjust wheel drive control knob on rear of gear box. 1. if necessary, remove grass bag. 2. ADJUSTMENT (Fig. control knob clockwise 1/2 turn if mows does not self-propel.
MAINTENANCE 3. Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 19). Avoid rotating the blade because starting problems may result. Figure 19 4. INSPECTING BLADE-Carefully examine blade for sharpness and wear, especially where flat and curved parts meet (Fig. 20A). Since sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved pans of the bide, check blade before using the mower. if a soot or wear is noticed, (Fig. 20B & CJ, replace blade. Refer to step 5.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING BRAKE CABLE Whenever a new balds cable assembly is installed, an adjustment is required. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 15}. 2. CHECK ADJUSTMENT (Fig. control bar toward handle until slack in wire is removed. Gap between brake lever and handle must be See step 3 for adjustment. NUT CABLE BRACKET CABLE CONDUIT 251 Figure 23 3. ADJUST CABLE CONDUIT (Fig. nut on cable bracket. Insert object between brake lever and handier.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT For special conditions the following accessories may be purchased at your local authorized TOR Service Dealer. 1, Side Discharge Kit, Model No. 58168-installs in seconds. Rear mounted in place of the grass bag. Disperses clippings while allowing trimming on both sides (Fig. 25). Figure 25 2. Leaf Shredder Kit, Model No. 59157 —Installs on underside of mower in minutes without requiring remove of blade (Fig. 26).
The Toto Promise A Two Year Limited Warranty on All Gasoline Powered Consumer Products The Toto Company promises to repair these TOR Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following tire periods from the date of purchase apply: Residential Product Residential Products Used Commercially Years . 45 Days Straight Shaft Trimmers, 3 H.P. Edger, Back Pack Blowers, & H.P. Lawn Vac, 5 H.P. Blower Used Commercially . .