FORM NO. 3317214 Rev. A UK MODEL NO. 20764BC & UP MODEL NO. 20766BC & UP OPERATOR’'S MANUAL TOR. C A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. 3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. 4.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all mdse. 18. Never pick up or carry & lawnmower while the engine is running. 19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, » before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; * before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower; e after striking a foreign object.
Safety alert triangle— symbol within triangle indicates a hazard Safety alert symbol Read operator’s manual Consult technical manual for peeper service procedures Stay a safe distance from the machine Stay a safe distance from the mower Thrown or flying objects— Whole body exposure Thrown or flying objects— Rotary side-mounted mower. Keep deflector shield in place.
Hourmetet/elapsed operating hours Fast Slow Decreasing/increasing Grease lubrication pant Engine start Engine stop Choke Primer (start aid) Push primer three times UK~4 ¥ SYMBOL GLOSSARY Fuel Neutral First gear Second gear Third gear Cutting element— basic symbol Cutting element— Height adjustment Pull rope Wheel Wheel traction 5‘0@ FEF W Nz M
Properly dispose of batteries Insert key into ignition switch Turn key in ignition switch Move control Move control forward Move control rearward SYMBOL GLOSSARY SN Lower control bar Raise control bar i sl Raise/lower control bar Raise/lower control bar Raise control bar T Raise control bar Lower control bar / UK~5
TABLE OF CONTENTS Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade 16 Lubrication Charging Battery . Replacing Fuse . Cleaning Preparing Mower For Storage 19 Set-LP Instructions Before Operating . . Recycler® Mower Tips . Operating Instructions . Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner . .. Replacing Spark Plug 14 Product [identification Draining Gasoline 14 Toto Service Support . . 20 Changing Crankcase Oil 14 Optional Equipment .. .. .20 Adjusting Throttle .. .. 15 The Toto Starting Guarantee . .
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 1. Discharge door handier 2. Plug rotated clockwise 4, Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the pig clicks into place, locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 4). Release discharge door handle to lock top of plug. Figure 4 1. Spring clip INSTALL BATTERY (electric start model) 1. Refer to Charging Battery, page 17. Slide battery, decal side up, between mounting tabs on back of control panel and connect wires (Fig. 5).
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL Fill crankcase with SAE 30 or 10W30 oif until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in (Fig. 6). The maximum crankcase capacity is 0.75 liters (25 ounces) of oil. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (APl “service classification” Before each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick (Fig. 8). Add oil if level is fow. 1. Position mower on level surface and clean around oil dipstick. 2.
BEFORE OPERATING 107 Figure 7 2. Vent screw RECYCLING TIPS 1. Fuel tank cap GENERAL TIPS Folio these instructions whether cutting grass or leaves for the best cutting results and lawn appearance: ® Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on blade. » Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend o clump on yard and may cause mower to plug or engine to stall. They also may be slippery to walk on and could cause you to slip and fall. A\ WARNING * Wet grass o
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS 1. CHECK OIL LEVEL—Maintain oil level between ADD and FULL marks as shown on dipstick (Fig. 6). 2. BEFORE EACH MOWING-Ensure propelling drive and control bar functions properly. When control bar is released, self-propelled drive is designed to stop. STARTING, STOPPING AND SELF-PROPELLING 1. CONTROLS—Key switch (electric start model}, throttle, ground speed control, control bar and recoil starter are on upper handle (Fig. 9. Figure 8 1. Throttle control * 4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING DISCHARGE TUNNEL PLUG 1. Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handier and moving it rearwards (Fig. 11). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while ingesting the plug. 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, you must rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 11). Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards. Figure 11 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 260 Figure 14 1. Pin locked in bag notch A\ DANGER ® Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel. » Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystander. & Never open door on discharge tunnel when engine is running unless the grass bag, optional side discharge attachment or discharge tunnel plug is securely installed. £\ DANGER ® A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before starting the engine and beginning to mow, push the mower into the grass. Stop when the letters on the SmartWheel™ design on the rear left wheel are upright (Fig. 15). 2. Using the color coded Smart Wheel design {Fig. 15), compare the tips of the grass blades o the watercolors on the wheel. Whichever color/letter the tips of the grass blades correspond with is the proper cutting height. 971 Figure 15 1. Sparse/normal grass 2. Lush grass cutting cutting scale scale 3.
MAINTENANCE Figure 17 1. Foam element 2. Cover 3. Knob REPLACING SPARK PLUG Use a CHAMPION RC12YC spark pig or equivalent. Correct air gap is 0.76 mm Remove plug after every 25 operating hours and check its condition, 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug. 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. 3.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THROTTLE Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does 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. Remove key from switch on electric start model. 2. Move throttle control to “@ (FAST position). 3. Loosen cable clamp screw until throttle cable slides (Fig. 20). 4, Move throttle cable left or right until holes in throttle lever and throttle bracket align (Fig. 20}, 8.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE BRAKE CABLE (Fig. 23 & 24) Whenever a new bide brake cable assembly is installed, an adjustment is required. 1. Stop engine. Pull wire off spark plug. Remove key from switch on electric start model. 2. CHECK Maladjustment control bar toward handle until slack in wire is removed. The gap between brake lever and handle must be 24 mm--4,8 mm See step 3 for adjustment. 3. CHECK CABLE nut on cable bracket. Insert 2,4 mm—4,8 mm (/3" object between brake lever and handle.
MAINTENANCE A\ DANGER » A worn or damaged bide could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into operator’s or bystander’'s area. » A thrown piece of bide could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders. ¢ Inspect blade periodically for wear or damage. * Replace a worn or damaged blade. not balanced, file more metal off cutting edge on heavy end of blade. 10. Install sharp, balanced TOR blade, accelerator, sock washer and blade bolt.
MAINTENANCE Figure 29 1. Battery 2. Mounting tab 2. [l desired, battery can be removed by sliding it out of mounting tabs. However, removal is not required if mower can be positioned near an electrical outlet. 3. Connect TOR elector charger to battery and plug inch 220VAC power outlet. After charging battery for specified time, unplug charger and disconnect from battery. 4. Connect wiring harness to battery terminal.
MAINTENANCE Scraping Method i washing does not remove all debris from under deck, tip mower and scrape it clean. 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 8) to OFF position. 2. Turn vent screw on fuel tank cap (Fig. 7) clockwise to close. 3. Run engine until it dies. Try starting engine once more fo make sure gas is out of carburetor. 4. Phil wire off spark plug. Remove key from switch on electric start model. 5. If grass bag is installed on mower, close door in mower housing and remove grass bag. 6.
MAINTENANCE 5. Check condition of bide: refer to Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade, page 16. 6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 7. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. Also remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from external parts of the engine, shrouding, and top of mower housing. 8. Clean air cleaner: refer to Servicing Air Cleaner, page 13. 9. Lubricate the wheels: refer to Lubrication, page 17. 10. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces.
THE TOR STARTING GUARANTEE A Five Year Limited Warranty On The Toto GTS 150 OHV Engine What Is Covered? The Toto Company guarantees that your TOR GTS 150 Engine will start on the first or second pule for five years from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance it requires—or we will fix it. The cost of parts and labor are included, but you must pay transportation costs.
GUARANTEED TO START MAINTENANCE RECORD To keep the starting guarantee in effect, you must perform the following maintenance after every 25 operating hours, more often in dusty and dirty conditions. Follow the procedures in this Operator's Manual and record information on this chart.