Form No. 3323-129 48 cm Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20826–200000001 and Up Model No.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Lawn Mower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbol Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Operation – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower; • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – if mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately). • Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. • Always be sure of your footing on slopes. • Stop the engine • Walk; never run. – whenever you leave the mower; • Keep a firm hold on the handle.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard. • Keep the mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Stay a safe distance from the mower. On/Run Throw or flying objects — Whole body exposure Engage Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted mower. Keep deflector shield in place. Disengage Stop engine before leaving operator position.
Engine stop Cutting element — height adjustment Choke Turn key in ignition switch. Primer (start aid) Move control. Push primer three times. Pull rope. Properly dispose of batteries. Wheel Insert key in ignition switch. Wheel traction Assembly WARNING Note: Determine the left and right sides of the lawn mower by standing in the operating position. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the cables.
4. Lay the upper handle on the ground behind the lawn mower with the handle label facing up. 1 Installing the Handle WARNING 5 POTENTIAL HAZARD • Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the cables. 4 2 3 m-4794 Figure 2 1. Handle knob (2) 2. Oval head bolt (2) 3. Upper handle section WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Any pinched, stretched, or damaged cable may cause an operational failure that results in an unsafe operating condition.
3. Tighten the handle height adjustment knobs. 3 4 Installing the Battery Electric Start Model only 1 2 1. Charge the battery. Refer to Charging the Battery on page 24. 2. Align the pins in the battery case with the holes in the lower handle, and lower the pins into the holes until the battery case snaps into place (Fig. 4). 5 2 m-4788 Figure 5 1. Grass bag frame 2. Bag handle 3. Grass bag 1 3 4 m-4795 Note: Make sure that the bag handle is on the outside of the bag. Figure 4 1. Battery case 2.
2 Before Starting 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil The crankcase can hold 22 ounces (0.65 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality, SAE 30 or 10W30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service classification” — SF, SG, SH, or SJ. 1 Before each use, make sure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 8). 4 5 6 m-4798 Figure 6 1. Bag cover 2. Top frame bar 3. Bag cover snap fitting (3) 4. Top channel (2) 5. Side channel (2) 6.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise 1/4 turn. DANGER Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline POTENTIAL HAZARD • When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline, including oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days.
1 2 1 3 2 Figure 10 1. Blade control bail 2. Upper handle m-3665 Starting the Engine Figure 9 1. Fuel tank cap 3. Starter handle 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 11). 2. Primer 2. Remove the cap from the tank. 3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Do not fill into the filler neck. 4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
2 1 3 m-4207 Figure 12 1. Blade control bail 2. Upper handle m–4206 3. Starter handle Figure 14 Manual Starting: Note: The lawn mower propels at the maximum speed when you push in the upper handle as far forward as possible. A. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply (Fig. 12). To slow down the drive, simply slow your walking speed; to stop the drive, stop walking (Fig. 14). B. Allow the rope return to the handle slowly.
• Do not cut below the D setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. When you cut long grass, use a higher cutting height setting and walk slower; then cut the grass again at a normal setting. Mowing the grass when it is too long can plug the lawn mower and cause the engine to stall. 1 3 Note: The SmartWheel calculates the proper setting to ensure that you cut no more than a third of the grass blade. 2 1.
DANGER 1 POTENTIAL HAZARD • Thrown objects may result if the rear door does not close completely. 2 WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • If you cannot close the rear door because grass clippings clog the discharge area, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the grass clippings (with a stick, not your hand) until the door closes completely. 3 m-4789 Figure 18 1. Grass bag 2. Deck slot 3.
Rear Discharge WARNING Occasionally, you may need to cut the lawn without the grass bag or the recycler plug when the grass is too long for bagging. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and contact the blade. To use the rear discharge feature, remove the recycler plug or the grass bag (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 15), and close the rear door. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Blade contact can seriously injure you. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Mow only in dry conditions.
• When cutting grass over six inches (15 cm) tall, first mow using the rear discharge at the highest cutting height setting, and walk slower than normal; then mow again at a lower setting for best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of the lawn, the lawn mower may plug up and cause the engine to stall. • Cut the grass more frequently. • Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. Cutting Leaves • Alternate the mowing direction.
Service Item Each Use Service Operation 5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Fuel System Check for leaks and/or a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace it if necessary. X Belt Cover Remove and clean grass, clippings, and debris from under the cover. X Spark Plug Inspect and clean the spark plug. Replace it if necessary. X Cooling System Clean debris from the engine air cooling fins and starter. Clean it more frequently in dirty operating conditions.
5. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side, allowing the oil to drain into the drain pan (Fig. 20). 3. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side and secure it to prevent it from falling. 4. Place a drain pan under the lawn mower. 5. Remove the oil drain plug, return the lawn mower to its operating position, and allow the oil to drain into the drain pan (Fig 21). Avoid spilling the oil on the belt. IMPORTANT: You may need to move the blade to get to the oil drain plug.
1. Let the lawn mower soak for 30 minutes. 2. Turn the water on high again. 1 3. Run the lawn mower for another two minutes. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. POTENTIAL HAZARD • A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. m-4797 Figure 22 1. Kicker plate WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with thrown debris or blade contact will cause injury or death.
Maintaining the Blade 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11) A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade. 3. Remove the two knobs that secure the air cleaner cover to the engine (Fig. 24). 1 WARNING 2 3 ÏÏÏÏ ÏÏÏÏ POTENTIAL HAZARD • The blade is sharp. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury.
Removing the Blade you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 26B and 26C), replace the blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 22. 1 WARNING A 2 POTENTIAL HAZARD • Operating the lawn mower without the blade stiffener in place can cause the blade to flex, bend, or break. 1 B 3 WHAT CAN HAPPEN • A broken blade could cause serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders. 1 C 4 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Do not operate the lawn mower without the blade stiffener. 270 Figure 26 1. Sail 2.
2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. 1 2 4 Installing the Blade 3 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the blade stiffener, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. m–4205 Figure 30 1. Cable jacket 2. Cable support Note: The sail part of the blade must point upward (toward the top of the lawn mower housing). 3. Nut 4. Upper handle 2.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11). 7. Start the engine again to make sure that all the gasoline is out of the carburetor. 3. Clean around the spark plug. 4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Charging the Battery IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can cause engine damage. Electric Start Model only Charge a new or stored battery for 72 continuous hours to ensure a full charge.
Replacing the Fuse Electric Start Model only A fuse protects the electrical system charging circuit. If the battery does not stay charged, the fuse may be blown. Use a 5-amp plug-in type fuse. 1. Remove and discard the blown fuse. 1 2. Install the new fuse as shown in Figure 33. 2 m-4796 Figure 33 1. Fuse 2. Fuse holder Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully.
PROBLEM Lawn mower or engine g vibrates excessively i l CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Balance the blade. 2. Tighten the blade mounting nut. 3. Clean the lawn mower discharge chute. 4. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck. 5. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. Uneven cutting pattern 1. Sharpen and balance the blade. 2. Change the mowing pattern. 3. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck. Discharge chute plugs 1. Raise the cutting height. 2. Allow the grass to dry before mowing. 3.
5. Charge the battery; refer to Charging the Battery on page 24. Store the battery in an unheated area, if possible. For long-term battery storage, charge the battery every six months; in temperatures of 80_F (27_C) or above, charge the battery every 90 days. 4. Carefully swing the upper handle section rearward until it rests flat (Fig. 34). Removing from Storage 6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. WARNING 7. Lubricate the wheels. Refer to Lubricating the Self-propel Drive on page 23.
