Operation Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsLawn MowersToro 20836

FormNo.3392-965RevA

48cmSuperBaggerLawnMower

ModelNo.20835—SerialNo.315000001andUp

ModelNo.20836—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned

primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns

onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting

brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister

yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

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yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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attention.

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Conformity(DOC)sheet.

NetTorque:Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewas

laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance

withtheSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.

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requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmower

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specicationsonyourmowermodel.

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speed;doingsomaycreateanunsafeconditionresultingin

personalinjury.

Contents

Introduction..................................................................1

Safety...........................................................................2

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.....................................2

SoundPressure......................................................3

SoundPower..........................................................3

Hand-ArmVibration...............................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4

Setup............................................................................5

1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................5

2InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeintheRope

Guide.................................................................5

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................6

4AssemblingtheGrassBag......................................6

ProductOverview..........................................................7

Specications.........................................................7

Operation.....................................................................8

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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Form No. 3392-965 Rev A 48cm Super Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 20835—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 20836—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
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• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8 Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 8 Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 9 Adjusting the Handle Height..................................... 9 Starting the Engine .................................................10 Using the Self-Propel Drive .....................................10 Stopping the Engine ......................
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• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, • Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. running.
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Hand-Arm Vibration CAUTION Long-term exposure to vibration while operating the machine may cause some numbness in the hands and wrists. Measured vibration level for the left hand = 4.8 m/s2 Measured vibration level for the right hand = 5.5 m/s2 Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.2 m/s2 Wear gloves that dampen the vibration whenever you operate the machine for an extended period of time. The measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
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Setup 4. Rotate the handle rearward to the operating position, and lock the handle at your desired height. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Height (page 9). 1 2 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide Procedure No Parts Required WARNING Procedure Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Important: You must install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide.
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steps through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. 3 • If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the excess oil, refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 14). Filling the Engine with Oil Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. No Parts Required Procedure 6. Install the dipstick securely. Important: The machine does not come with oil in the engine.
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Product Overview Figure 9 1. Upper handle 8. Air filter 2. Traction-assist handle 9. Spark plug 3. Blade-control bar 10. Oil-fill tube/dipstick 4. Grass bag 11. Bag-on-demand lever (model 20836 only) 5. Rear-deflector door 12. Cutting-height lever (2) 6. Fuel-tank cap 13. Recoil-start handle g027258 Figure 8 7. Washout port (not shown; model 20836 only) 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 8).
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Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Figure 10 Checking the Engine-Oil Level • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level.
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Note: The approximate cutting height settings are A= 25 mm (1 inch); B= 38 mm (1-1/2 inch); C=51 mm (2 inches); D=64 mm (2-1/2 inches); E=83 mm (3-1/4 inches); F=95 mm (3-3/4 inches); and G=108 mm (4-1/4 inches). 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 11). • If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct.
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Using the Self-Propel Drive Starting the Engine 1. Hold the blade-control bar (Figure 14) against the handle. To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 16). Figure 16 Stopping the Engine Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar.
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Recycling the Clippings 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Model 20836 only 2. Install the grass bag; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 11) and move the bag-on-demand lever to the bagging mode (model 20836 only) as shown in Figure 18. Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. Note: The grass bag may remain on the machine while you are recycling the clippings. Installing the Grass Bag 1.
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– Set the cutting height on the front wheels a notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set the front wheels at 51 mm (2 inches) and the rear wheels at 64 mm (2-1/2 inches). WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows Operating Tips through the cut leaf cover.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily After each use Every 100 hours Before storage Yearly • Check the engine-oil level. • Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar. • Clean under the machine housing. • Service the spark plug.
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Servicing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air-cleaner cover (Figure 21). 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 3. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug; refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 13). 4.
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5. Set the gap on the plug to 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 7. Torque the plug to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb). Figure 23 1. The oil level is at its maximum. 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 3. The oil level is too low—add oil to the crankcase. Replacing the Blade 2. The oil level is too high—remove oil from the crankcase.
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Cleaning under the Machine with a Washout Port (Model 20836 only) 3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady. 4. Remove the blade by turning the blade bolt counterclockwise. WARNING Note: Save all the mounting hardware. The machine may dislodge material from under the machine. 5. Install the new blade using the mounting hardware that you removed in step 4. • Wear eye protection. 6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 82 N-m (60 ft-lb).
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Storage 5. Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 8). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. 6. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to Filling the Fuel Tank (page 8). Preparing the Machine for Storage 7. Connect the wire to the spark plug. WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. 1.
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Notes: 18
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International Distributor List Distributor: Country: Phone Number: Distributor: Phone Number: 57 1 236 4079 Colombia Japan 81 3 3252 2285 Czech Republic 420 255 704 220 420 255 704 Slovakia 220 Argentina 54 11 4 821 9999 Russia 7 495 411 61 20 Ecuador 593 4 239 6970 Finland 358 987 00733 Agrolanc Kft Balama Prima Engineering Equip. B-Ray Corporation Hungary Hong Kong Korea 36 27 539 640 852 2155 2163 82 32 551 2076 Maquiver S.A. Maruyama Mfg. Co. Inc. Mountfield a.s.
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Residential Products The Toro Warranty and The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair for the original purchaser1the Toro Product listed below if defective in materials or workmanship or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the Operator's Manua