MODEL NO. 20909BC ~ & UP FORM NO. 3317-198UK OPERATOR’S MANUAL (MODEL NO. 20904BC — REAR BEGGAR J MOWER A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper use or maintenance of this mower by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and allays pay attention to the safety alert symbol & . Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury, WARNING: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless, deadly poison.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 25. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt. 26. Do not overspend the engine by changing governor settings. 27. Check grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace with a new bag when worn or damaged for your protection, 28. Allow engine to cool before storing mower in any enclosure. Do not store mower near any open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark, 29.
TABLE OF CONTENTS instructions Before Operating Operating instructions . Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner , Replacing Spark Plug Draining Gasoline . Changing Crankcase Adjusting Throttle Adjusting Wheel Traction Drive . 9 inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade .. 10 Lubrication Cleaning Mower Housing . Preparing Mower For Storage . Product identification .. . Toto Service Support . Maintenance Record SET—UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLE 1. INSTALLING Handsomeness knobs on mounting brackets {Fig. 1). 1.
SET~UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL GRASS BAG 1. Raise discharge door, slide bag ramp attached o bag into discharge opening, and hook bag frame mania rounded portion of mounting brackets (Fig. 4). Figure 4 1. Bag door 2. Bag ramp 3. Discharge door 4. Bag handier S, Mounting bracket @, Bag tram hook Note: Make sure grass bag door is fully closed against grass bag before installing bag on mower. 2. Ali ow discharges door to rest on top of bag (Fig. 5). 32w A.
BEFORE OPERATING WARNING DANGER: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. DO NOT SMOKE when handling fuel and keep foul far awry from open flames and sparks, Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline. Store it in an approved container, Neap gasoline out of reach of children. Refusal outdoors and only when engine s cold. Do not fill tank fool. Fill tank to within (1/4” to 1/2”) from top of tank, not Into filler back.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Spark plug wire 3. STOPPING (Fig. stop engine, move throttle rearwards to ENGINE OFF @ position. Pull wire off spark plug it mower will be unattended or not used. Figure 9 1. Choke on 2. Engine off 4. WHEEL TRACTION OPERATION (self—propelled modal) (Fig. self—propel the mower, squeeze the control bar against the handle. To stop the deli— propel drive, release the control bar.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. REMOVING BAG—Stop engine and Walt for all moving parts to stop. For protection, always keep hands and feet away om 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. Figure 12 Nita: When removing the grass bag, the bag ramp snoops out any clippings that may be plugging the discharge opening.
MAINTENANCE A\ CAUTION Engine could start accidentally. Accidental starting of engine could cause serous injury to operator or bystanders. * Pull wire off spark plug before performing any maintenance or adjustments, SERVICING AIR CLEANER Normally, replace air cleaner after every 25 operating hours. Mrs frequent replacing is required when mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. Sce tout Authorized Toto Service Dealer for replacement pants. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 14).
MAINTENANCE CHANGING CRANKCASE OiL Change oil after the first 2 operating hours and after every 25 hours thereafter, Since warm oif drains better and carries more contaminants than cold, run engine for several minutes or so before draining oil. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 18). 2. Lift discharge door and remove grass bag. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline, page 8. 3. Tip mower on its left side.
MAINTENANCE Figure 20 4, Position of traction or improper engagement still occurs after readjustment, repeat steps 2—3 until properly adjusted. INSPECTING/REMOVING/SHARPENING BLADE 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark pig {Fig. 18). 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Draining Gasoline, page 8. 3. Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 21). Avoid rotating blade as starting problems may result, Note: For optimum performance, install a new TOR blade before cutting season begins.
MAINTENANCE 6. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade {side facing top of mower housing) and maintain original cutting angle (Fig. 24). The blade remains balanced if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. SHARPEN AT THIS ANGLE ONLY. Figure 24 IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting it on a blade balance. An inexpensive balance can be purchased at a hardware store.
MAINTENANCE 6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 10. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. 7. Clean dirt, chaff, grass clippings, and grime from Toto Rewrote paint is available from an Authorized external parts of the engine, shrouding, and top of TOR Service Dealer. mower housing. 8. Clean air cleaner; refer o Servicing Air Cleaner, 1. Fill crankcase with oil; refer to Fill Crankcase With page 8. Oil, page 4. 9. Lubricate the wheels; refer to Lubrication, 12. Store mower in a clean, dry place.