~ MODEL NO. 20821 ~ & UP MODEL NO. 20822 — & UP FORM NO. 3318-785GB OPERATOR'S MANUAL 48 CM RECYCLE" MOWER &\ 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 18. Never pick up or carry a 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 waking on the lawnmower; o after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower; s if lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Safety alert triangle— symbol within triangle indicates a hazard Safety alert symbol Read operator's manual Consult technical manual for proper 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.
Hourmeterfelapsed operating hours Fast Slow Decreasing/increasing Grease lubrication point Engine start engine stop Choke Primer (start aid} Push primer three times GB-4 SYMBOL GLOSSARY Fuel Neutral First gear Second feat Third gear Cutting element— basic symbol Cutting element— Height adjustment Pull rope Wheel Wheel traction Y PREF Fwr-zm
Properly dispose of batteries Insert key into ignition switch Turn key in ignition switch Move control Move control forward Move control rearward SYMBOL GLOSSARY Lower control bar Pb —> Raise control bar o T Wallflower control bar Tl 7\ Raise/tower control bar ¢ Raise control bar W Raise control bar Lower control bar .
Set-Up Instructions .. Before Operating . Recycling Tips . Operating Instructions . Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner Replacing Spark Plug Draining Gasoline Changing Crankcase Oil . Adjusting Throttle . .. Adjusting Traction Wheel Drive TABLE OF CONTENTS .9 Lubrication 10 Charging Battery SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Page Page .8 Adjusting Brake Cable 14 .8 Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade Replacing Fuse 12 Cleaning Mower Housing Preparing Mower For Storage 17 13 Product Identification .
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE STARTER ROPE 1. Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle {Fig. 4). To make the rope easier to loop, squeeze the control bar on the handier to release the blade brake. INSTALL BATTERY (electric start model) 1. Refer to Charging Battery, page 16. Slide battery, decal side up, between mounting tabs on back of control panel and connect wires (Fig. 6). Insert key into switch when ready to start engine. 1800 Figure 4 1. Rope guide 2.
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL Fill crankcase with SAE 30 oil until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in Figure 7. The maximum crankcase capacity is 0.75 liters (25 ounces) of oil. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (APY) “service classification” Before each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and FULL marks (Fig. 7). Add oil if level is low. 1. Position mower on level surface and clean around oil dipstick. 2.
RECYCLING TIPS GENERAL TIPS Follow 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 to 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 fail. WARNING ® Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and contact blade.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, STOPPING AND SELF~PROPELLING Controvertible, blade control bar, self—propel control bar, ecol starter and key switch {electric start model} are on upper handle (Fig. 8). Figure 8 . Throttle 4. Re coll starter . Blade control bar *5, Key switch . Self-propel control bar * electric start model . Push spark plug wire onto spark plug. . KEY-ELECTRIC STARTING—Move throttle forward to FAST 4@ position. Turn key to START and release when engine begins running.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. REMOVING BAG—Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. For protection, always keep hands and feet away from mower housing while engine is running. Raise discharge door. While holding discharge door up, grasp handle on grass bag and fight bag off mower. Allow discharge door to close. Note: When removing the grass bag, the bag ramp scoops out any clippings that may be plugging the discharge opening.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wt Figure 12 1. Sparse/normal grass 2. Lush grass cutting cutting scale scale 3. Use one or two fingers o squeeze the height-of cut adjustment lever (Fig. 13). To raise the wheel height, squeeze the lever to unlock the height-of-cut and pull up on the mower. Release lever when desired height is found. To lower the height, squeeze the height-of-cut adjustment lever and push down on the mower while rolling the mower forward. Use the pointer on the link rod to locate the correct setting.
MAINTENANCE Figure 14 1. Foam element 2. Cover 3. Knob 4. Reinstall foam element and air cleaner cover. IMPORTANT: Do not operate engine without air cleaner element otherwise extreme engine wear and damage will likely result. REPLACING SPARK PLUG Use a CHAMPION RC12YC spark plug 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.
MAINTENANCE Figure 17 1. Cable clamp screw 2. Throttle bracket 3. Throttle cable ADJUSTING WHEEL TRACTION DRIVE 1f mower does not self—propel or self-propels when control bar is released, adjust wheel drive control knob under control panel {Fig. 18). 1. Start the mower. 4. Throttle ever §. Aligned holes Figure 18 1. Sheet drive control knot 2. To adjust traction, hold self-propelled control bar {Fig.
MAINTENANCE Figure 21 3. Blade Holt and lock washer 1. Blade 2. Blade stiffener 2. INSPECTING BLADE—Carefully examine blade for sharpness and wear, especially where flat and curved parts meet (Fig. 22A). Since sand and abrasive materiel can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved pairs of the blade, check blade before using the mower. If a slot or wear is noticed, (Fig. 228 & G}, replace blade with a new TOR blade. Refer to step 3. @7 Figure 22 1. Sail 3. Wear 2. Flat part of blade 4.
MAINTENANCE 2. Tip the mower on its left side. Wipe grease fittings with clean rag (Fig. 24}. Install grease gun onto fitting and gently apply one or two pumps of #2 Multi—Purpose Lithium Base Grease. Figure 24 1. Grease fitting CHARGING BATTERY (electric start model) Although a new battery is not fully charged, a partial charge of 4 hours provides enough energy for several starts. However, a new battery must be charged for 72 continuous hours to assure full charge.
MAINTENANCE 8. If underside of mower deck has excessive grass build-up or packing, reconnect the hose to the washout fitting, turn the water on high and run the mower for two minutes. Stop the mower and turn off the water. Let the mower soak for 30 minutes. Then turn the water on high again and run the mower for another two minutes, A\ warning POTENTIAL HAZARD * A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION A model and a serial number decal is located on right side of mower housing ahead of discharge tunnel. Always refer to specific numbers on this decal in correspondence or when replacement parts are needed. TOR SERVICE SUPPORT 1 help — conceding safety, set—up, operation, maintenance, or troubleshooting — is ever needed, contact the octal Authorized TOR Service Dealer or Distributor.
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 pull 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 Te 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.