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Toro 20833 Operator's Manual

Toro 20833 Operator's Manual

48 cm rear bagging walk power lawn mower
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Form No. 3327-277
48 cm Rear Bagging
Walk Power Lawn Mower
Model No. 20833—Serial No. 220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
International English (GB)
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  • Page 1 Form No. 3327-277 48 cm Rear Bagging Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20833—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety and Instruction Decals ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Setup ........

  • Page 3: Safety

    Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter the area. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, following instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Replace faulty mufflers. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire: Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade – before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Replace – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve mower;...

  • Page 5: Sound Pressure Level

    If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it outdoors. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary. Sound Pressure Level...

  • Page 6: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 93-4105 1. Warning—read and 3. Thrown object hazard from 4.

  • Page 7: Installing The Starter Rope

    1. Lay the upper handle on the ground behind the lawn Installing the Starter Rope mower with the handle label facing up. Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle 2. Loosen the handle height adjustment knobs and rotate (Fig.

  • Page 8: Before Starting

    Before Starting 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. Filling the Crankcase with Oil Filling the Fuel Tank with The crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.59 liters) of oil. Use Gasoline only high-quality, SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service...

  • Page 9: Reviewing The Maintenance Schedule

    Reviewing the Maintenance Danger Schedule When fueling, under certain circumstances, a Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A page 14. You may need to perform one or more additional fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and procedures before or soon after you begin operating the others and damage property.

  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    2. Push in the primer three times, waiting one second Using the Self-propel Drive between each push (Fig. 9). To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the lawn mower will automatically keep pace with you.

  • Page 11: Using The Grass Bag

    Toro recommends the following: Cut the grass at the D, E, or F settings or keep the grass between 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) high. Do not cut below the D setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down.

  • Page 12: Rear Discharge

    (with a stick, not your hand) until Periodically file down nicks on the blade. the rear door closes completely. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. 2. Open the rear door (Fig. 1). Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves 3.

  • Page 13: Cutting Grass

    Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck after each Cutting Leaves mowing. See Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn Mower Housing on page 15. shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to Keep the engine in good running condition.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 15. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within three seconds of releasing the bail;...

  • Page 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Scraping Method Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is Warning between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick (Fig. 5). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter every season or every 25 operating hours; replace it more frequently under dusty operating conditions. Important Do not operate the engine without the air filter element; extreme engine damage will occur. Figure 19 1.

  • Page 17: Lubricating The Self-Propel Drive

    5. Push the belt guide tab down until it contacts the lawn Changing the Engine Oil mower, then hold it in place (Fig. 21). Change the oil after the first five operating hours and then after every 50 operating hours or every season. Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil.

  • Page 18: Maintaining The Blade

    Draining the Oil below the Lawn Mower 11. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Deck (Optional Method) 12. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Note: You need a 3/8-inch ratchet extension to perform this procedure. Maintaining the Blade Warning A straight, sharp blade provides the best cutting performance.

  • Page 19: Inspecting The Blade

    1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or screwdriver shank Note: For the best performance, install a new Toro blade clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 28). before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.

  • Page 20: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    Cleaning Under the Belt Cover 2. Loosen the knobs that secure the upper handle section to the lower handle section. Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris. 3. Carefully swing the lower handle section forward until it rests on the engine (Fig. 29). 1.

  • Page 21: Preparing The Engine

    3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no Removing From Storage longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry. Warning Preparing the Engine Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can 1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil in the pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the crankcase.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes...
  • Page 23 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade bolt. 3.

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