FORM NO. 3313-317 MODEL NO, 20822 & UP MODEL NO. 20624 & UP ~ OPERATOR'S MANUAL L 21" (0.53 m] 8P 5-in-1 REAR BEGGAR FINGERTIP START & KEY-LECTRIC® START personal injury. A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This mower “meets or exceeds CPS bide safety requirements for walk behind rosary 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 are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact an Authorized TOR Service Dealer. 20. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect high tension wire from spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting, 21. To assure the mower is in sale operating condition, frequently check and keep al nuts, bolts and screws tight. Assure blade aunts are tightened to 15-20 ft-In {20-34 N-m), 22.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLE, BAG AND BATTERY 1. Align shandies and frighten handle knobs {Fig. 1}. Bend handle larches slightly toward each other {Fig, 1}. TIGHTEN HANDLEBARS Figure 1 2. Pivot handier backward unit handle stud snaps into center hole of handle fats (Fig. 2). Assure control cables are to the rear and inside of handles. HANDLE AND LATCH ENGAGED Figure 2 3. Install grass bag: refer to Using Grass Bay, page 7, steps 1-5, 4. Charge battery (model 20624): refer 1o Charging Battery, page 12.
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL initially, crankcase must be flied with 18 ounces {0.532 |) of SAE 10W30 oli. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum In classification” MS, SC, 80, SE or SF. Before each use. assure oil level is in SAFE range. Add oil lever is low. 1. Position mower o level surface and clean around oil dipstick. 2. Remove dipstick by rotating cap counterclockwise 1/4 terr. 3. Wipe dipstick and insert it into tiller neck. Rotate cap clockwise 1/4 turn.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5-in-1 MOWING VERSATILITY HEAR BAG — Bag Rush grass in the spring to help keep your lawn free of thatch forming clippings. MULCH — In summer, when grass grows sower and is drier, mule by closing chute door {Fig. 5). For convenience and protection, cheap grass bag on mower, FULLY FORWARD, CHUTE DOOR CLOSED. Figure 5 SIDE DISCHARGE — Disperse clippings with optional, rear-mounted side discharge chute which installs in seconds. Between the handle design sets you trim on both sides (Fig.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, STOPPING AND SELF-PROPELLING 1. CONTROLS — Key switch {medal 20624} throttle, ground speed control and blade/selfpropelied control bar are on upper handle {Fig. 9). Fingertip starter is on top of engine, 2. Push high tension wire ono spark plug and move ground speed control 1o “N” (Fig. 9), SELF-PROPELLED mom \nmm.z Figure 8 8. KEY-LECTRIC® STARTING (MODEL throttle (Fig. 9) to CHOKE. Tum key {Fig. 9} to START and release when engine begin running.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING GRASS BAG Keep bag instated when bagging or mulching, 1. $top engine and wait for all parts to stop. 2. Assure chute door handier is fully forward and pin is engaged in catch. 3. INSTALLING BAG -~ Tide hole in bag frame onto retaining collar on housing (Fig. 12} and set rear of bag frame onto lower handle. RETAINING COLLAR Figure 12 4. Pull chute door handle forward until pin clears catch and move handle rearward until pin docks in bag note (Fig, 12).
A CAUTION Pull wire oft spark plug before performing adjustments or maintenance. SERVICING AIR CLEANER Normally, clean air cleaner after every 25 operating hours. More frequent cleaning is required when maser is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. 1. Slop engine and remove key from switch or pull wire off spark plug. 2. Push in locking tabs and sift off air cleaner cover, Clean cover thoroughly {Fig. 14). 3. isotope of moat element is dirty, remove it from air cleaner body (Fig. 14). Clean thoroughly.
MAINTENANCE 22N CABLE c Lamp SCREW THROTTLE LEVER RACKET Figure 18 CHANGING CRANKCASE Ol Change oil after the first 2 operating hours and after every 26 hours thereafter. Since warm oif drains better and carries more contaminants that cold oil, run engine for & minute or so before draining oil. 1. Stop engine and remove key from switch or pull wire off spark plug. 2. Remove grass bag. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline, page 8. 3.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTING/REMOVING/SHARPENING BLADE 1. Stop engine and remove key from switch or pull wire off spark pig. 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline, page 8. 3. Tip mower an its right side (Fig. 20). Avoid rotating blade. Starting problems may result, BLADE NUTS ANTI SCALP CUP, AND BLADE Figure 20 4, INSPECTING BLADE — Carefully examine blade for sharpness and wear.
MAINTENANCE FITTING Figure 23 ADJUSTING BLADE BRAKE Whenever a new blade brake cable assembly is installed. an adjustment is required. 1. Stop engine and remove key from switch or pull wire off spark plug 2. Loosen cable clamp screw until brake cable conduit slides {Fig. 24}, Pull sables to remove slack. but do not put tension on spring. Tighten screw to dock adjustment in place.
MAINTENANCE #the control b nags up” and the blade does not quickly stop, it indicates possible deterioration has set in, which could result in an unsafe operating condition. Have mower inspected by an Authorized TOR Service Dealer. CAUTION. if the control bar "Hangs up® and the blade does not stop quickly, you should stop the blade before shutting the engine off, This can be done by raising the control bar fo the normal operating position and releasing i.
MAINTENANCE side of mower housing and inside of discharge area clean, 1. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline, page 8. 2, Tip mower on its right side {Fig, 28). Avoid rotating bide because starting problems may resit. 3. Remove dirt and grass clippings that stick to housing by spraying it with a garden hose, Serape out remaining debris with hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges, PREPARING MOWER FOR STORAGE 1. Drain gasoline: refer to Draining Gasoline, page 8.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Hours Used Ol Change Air Cleanse Service Lubrication Spark.