MODEL NO. 20886 & UP MODEL NO, 20861 & UP FORM NO. 3312.930 Rev. B OPERATOR'S A MANUAL k 21” (0.53 RECYCLER™ FINGERTIP START J . SAFETY INSTRUCT smog This mower “meets or exceeds CPS blade safety requirements for walk behind rotary mowers” and the specifications of the American National Standards Institute. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after the control bar is released, stay behind the handier until ail moving parts stop. 16. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally, stop engine and remove wire from spark pig. Check mower for damage and make all repairs before using mower again. 17. Stop engine before adjusting the 18. Stop engine when crossing a gravel driveway, road, or sidewalk. 19, Stop engine before leaving the .
A\ SAFETY DECALS AND INSTRUCTIONS Safety decals and instructional decals are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged. e M NN USE ONLY %SEMIPERMEABLE, Rotor S UG UNABLE BY SWUNG HOTEL On handier DANGER AN SERIAL NUMBER Th: THE TROD LO. @I WYCHERLEY | (Part No., 56-8280) AVE. MINNEAPOLIS.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLE 1. Align handles and tighten handle knobs {Fig. 1}. Bend handle latches slightly toward each other {Fig. 1). FRIGHTEN HANDLE KNOBS Figure 1 2, Pivot handle backward until handle stud snaps into center hole of handle latch {Fig. 2). It handle height is not satisfactory, adjust by placing handier stud into a different hole. ing it {Fig. 3). Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards. o DISCHARGE DOOR HANDLE PLUG ROTATED CLOCKWISE ..
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL initially, crankcase must be filled with 20 ounces {0.582 L) of SAE 30 or 10W30 oil. Use any high quality detergent off having the American Petroleum Institute (APl) “service classical Before each use, assure oil level is between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick (Fig. 5}. Add oil if level is low. 1. Position mower on level surface and clean around oil dipstick. 2. Remove dipstick by rotating cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn. 3.
BEFORE OPERATING 1. Clean around fuel tank cap and turnover cap from tank {Fig. 6). Using unleaded gasoline, fill fuel tank to within 1/4” to 1/2” from top of tank, not into filler neck. Do not file tank full. 2. Install fuse tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline. 3. Move fuel shut-off valve to “ON” position {Fig. 6).
RECYCLING Figure 8 The plug, however, is a removable part, just as the grass bag and optional side discharge chute are removable parts. You cannot use the plug in combination with dither the grass bag or the side discharge chute. The plug is used only for recycling. Although the plug is used only for recycling, it is possible to mow without using the plug by closing the discharge tunnel door. However, your recycling will be much more effective if you use the plug as it has an additional kicker {Fig.
RECYCLING if the recycling quality-of-cut seems marginal, try one or more of the following: # Raise the height-of-cool setting on Y Our mower. o Cut your grass more frequently, » walk at a slower pace while mowing. e Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. ® Mow across the marginal areas a second time, ® Use the grass bag or optional side discharge chute. TIPS FOR RECYCLING LEAVES You may recycle leaves in the fail instead of bagging.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. GROUND SPEED (self-propelled model only) {Fig. ground speed control to desired setting, Number “1" is slow, “2" is medium, and “3" is a fast walking pace. Move ground speed control {6 “N” when using the mower for trimming and whenever slaving mower. 5. WHEEL TRACTION OPERATION (self~ propelled modal only} (Fig. control bar to the RUN/SHIFT position. Move ground speed control to desired setting and squeeze control bar against handle to drive. 8.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PIN ENGAGED 1IN CATCH Figure 12 4. Pauli discharge door handle forward until pin clears catch and move handle rearward until pin locks in bag notch {Fig. 13). Discharge door in mower housing is now open. Figure 13 10 5. EMPTYING BAG—Stop engine and Walt for all moving parts to stop. Raise discharge door handier and move it forward to engage the locking pin with catch (Fig. 12). Grasp shandies at front and rear of bag and lift bag off mower.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING HEIGHT-OF-CUT (Fig. 14) Five letters cast into the housing represent sate graduated height-of cut setting. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts 1o stop. 2. For easier adjustment, lift housing up so wheel is off ground. Do not put fingers under housing when lifting. Guesser adjusting lever toward wheel and move to desired setting. Assure pin on adjusting lever engages slot in housing. Adjust ail wheels o the same setting.
MAINTENANCE pa Per Al PAGE PLATE CLEANER up FILTER Figure 18 REPLACING SPARK PLUG Use a Champion BERG or Auto lite 246 spark plug or equivalent. A Champion RJ1SLM spark plug may be used if spark plug fouling is experienced. Correct air gap is 0.030" (0.76 mm). Remove plug after every 25 operating hours and check its condition. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 20}. 2. Clean around spark plug and remove plug from cylinder head. IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug.
MAINTENANCE 4, Lower mower to allow oil to drain into pan. 5. After draining, clean drain plug and reinstall it. Wipe up any spilled oil, Fill engine with fresh oil: refer to Fill Crankcase With Qil, page 5. —0 ADJUSTING THROTTLE Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine doss not start or stop. Whenever a new throttle control cable is installed, throttle must be adjusted, 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 20}. Figure 20 2. Move throttle control to FAST. 3.
MAINTENANCE 3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—With engine running, and ground speed control slowly pull mower backwards wife control bar is gradually moved toward handle. Adjustment is correct wham rear wheels stop tarring and control bar is about 1-1/2 inches from handle {Fig. 23). Figure 23 4, Repeat steps 2 and 3 until properly adjusted, INSPECTING/REMOVING/SHARPENING BLADE Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades like a dull blade. 1.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting it on a blade balance. An inexpensive balance can be purchased at a hardware store. A balanced blade stays in a horizontal position and an unbalanced blade settles to the heavy side. If blade is not balanced, fell more metal off cutting edge on heavy end of blade. 7. stall sharp, balanced blade with blade stiffener, lock washer, and blade bolt. Sail part of lade must point wayward top of mower housing to assure correct installation.
MAINTENANCE 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 20). If necessary, remove grass bag, 2. Remove two cap screws and fight off transmission cover (Fig. 28). TRANSMISSION Figure 29 3. ADJUSTMENT (Fig. cable clamp screw until cable conduit slides. Make sirs that ground speed contort lever on control pant remains in “N” position during adjustment. Push transmission control lever toward cable clamp sower and hold lever in place. Pull cable conduit to remove slack and tighten clamp screw.
MAINTENANCE A e Never star or operate the mower unless gne of the following is true: 1. The Recyclable plug is docked in place. 2. The bag is locked in place. 3. The side discharge chute is cockade in place. 4, The discharge door is locked closed. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 20}, 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline, page 12. 3, Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 31). Avoid rotating blade because starting problems may result, 4.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT For special conditions the following accessories may be purchased at your or clean vacuuming into grass bag (Fig. 33). local authorized TOR Service Dealer. 1. Side Discharge Kit, Model No. 59108—Installs in seconds. Rear mounted in place of the grass bag or Recycling plug. Disperses clippings while trimming on both sides {Fig. 32). THATCHER ATTACHMENT Figure 33 3. Spark Arrest or (Briggs & Contralto O\ S0k leprechaun Part No. a spark arras tor is \ CHUTE required because of local, state,
MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Hours Used il Change Air Cleaner Service Lubrication Spark Plug Winter Storage 19
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