FORM NO. 3316552 MODEL NO. 209228 ~ & UP MODEL NO. 20928B ~ & UP OPERATOR’S MANUAL TOR. L 48 CM 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.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 26, Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. if major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized TOR Service Dealer. 27. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug. Esp wire away from plug 1o prevent accidental starting. 28. To ensure the mower is in safe operating condition, frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Set—Up Instructions .. . . Before Operating Operating Instructions Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner . Replacing Spark Plug .. Draining Gasoline Changing Crankcase Oif . Adjusting Throttle Adjusting Traction Wheel Drive Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade Lubrication Charging Battery Cleaning Mower Housing Preparing Mower For Storage Product [identification Toto Service Support INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLE 1. INSTALLING HANDLE—Loosen knobs on mounting brackets (Fig. 1). . 2.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL GRASS BAG INSTALL BATTERY (electric start model) 1. Raise discharge door, slide bag ramp attached to 1. Refer to Charging Bag, page 11. Slide battery, bag into discharge opening, and hook bag frame decal side facing operator's position, between onto rounded portion of mounting brackets (Fig. 4). mounting tabs on back of control panel (Fig. 6). 2. Connect wires, Figure 6 1. Battery 2. Mounting tab Figure 4 1. Bag door 4, Bag handle 2, Bag ramp 5. Mounting bracket 3.
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE Wit H OIL. Fill crankcase with SAE 30 oif until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in Figure 7. The maximum crankcase capacity is 25 ounces (0.75 Liters} of oil. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service classification” Before each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and FULL marks {Fig. 7). Add ol if level is low. 1. Position mower on level surface and clean around il dipstick. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS 1. CHECK Oil. LEVEL—Maintain oil level between ADD and FULL range as shown on dipstick (Fig. 7). 2. CUTTING AND BAGGING—Best resits are achieved when only about 1/3 of the grass blade is cut. If dong grass must be cut, use highest height-of cut setting for first mowing. Then recur the grass ata more normal setting. If too long of grass is cut, mower may plug and cause engine fo stall.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: The drive wheels are equipped with freewheeling clutches which enable the mower 1o be puled rearward easier when the wheel drive is disengaged. To disengage the clutches, mower must be pushed forward at least 2.5 ¢m (17} after wheal drive operation has stopped. USING GRASS BAG 1. Stop engine and wait for all pairs to stop. 2. INSTALLING BAG—Raise discharge door, slide bag ramp attached to bag into discharge opening, and hook bag frame onto mounting bracket (Fig. 12).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 14 1. Height-of-cut adjustment lever 2. Height settings 3. Pointer 4, Link rod 5. Spring cover 3. Make sure the height adjustment lever is locked into a height setting before beginning operation. The height should not change when the height-of —cut is . socked. MAINTENANCE £ caution * Engine could start accidentally. * Accidental starting of engine could cause serious injury to operator or bystanders. « Phil wire off spark plug before performing any maintenance or adjustments.
MAINTENANCE 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 wait for it to cool. Pull wire off spark plug. For electric start model, remove key from switch. 2. Clean around spark plug and remove plug from cylinder head, IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING WHEEL TRACTION DRIVE If mower does not self-propel or self-propels when central bar is mare than 1-1/2 inches from the handle, adjust wheel drive control knob under control panel. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Rotate adjustment knob (Fig. 18) 1/2 tum clockwise to tighten drive belt, or 1/2 turn counterclockwise to loosen belt. Hold control cable while rotating 1o prevent cable from fuming. INSPECTING/REMOVING/SHARPENING BLADE 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug.
MAINTENANCE 5. REMOVING BLADE—Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded glove. Remove (2) blade news, {2} washers, anti—scalp cup, and blade (Fig. 21 & 23). A DANGER * Worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into operator's or bystander’s area. ¢ A thrown piece of blade could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders. # Inspect blade periodically for wear or damage. © Replace a worn or damaged blade. Figure 23 1. Bide nut 3. Anal-scalp cup 2.
MAINTENANCE 3. Connect TOR elector charger to battery and pig into 220VAC power outlet, After charging battery for 72 hours, unplug charger and disconnect from battery. 4. Connect wiring harness 10 battery terminal. IMPORTANT: Only the TOR elector charger is recommended because other chargers could damage the battery. Always use charger indoors and charge battery at room temperature (22°C or +70°F ) whenever possible. Do not charge battery longer than 72 hours because damage could result.
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 pairs 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.