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Toro 20658 Operator's Manual

Toro 20658 Operator's Manual

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55cm Recycler
Model No. 20658—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Lawn Mower
®
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the
engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class
of lawn mower will be significantly lower.
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—"personal safety
instruction." Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the
ISO standard 5395.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3359-584 Rev C
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1: General Lawn Mower Safety

    Authorized Service horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...
  • Page 2 Training absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator. • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. • Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away •...

  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    • 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.

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 112-8759 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 5: Installing The Blade Control Bar

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Installing the Blade Control Figure 4 Procedure 2. Tighten the handle knobs (Figure 5). Install the blade control bar into the upper handle (Figure 3). Figure 5 3.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    3. Filling the Engine with Oil Product Overview Procedure Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 7). Figure 8 1. Cutting height lever 7. Ignition toggle switch 2. Fuel tank cap 8.

  • Page 7: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Operation Service Interval: Before each use or daily Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 11). Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Using the Self-propel Drive 1. Push the ignition toggle switch to the On (“I”) To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your position (Figure 13). hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 15).

  • Page 10: Disengaging The Blade

    Engaging the Blade Disengaging the Blade Release the blade control bar (Figure 20). When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You must engage the blade to mow. 1. Pull the control bar lock back (Figure 17). Figure 20 Important: When you release the blade control Figure 17 bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds.

  • Page 11: Recycling The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is 9. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. 10. Go to the front of the mower and check the newspaper ball.

  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it before side-discharging the clippings. 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.

  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.

  • Page 14: Cutting Leaves

    • Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry – Set the cutting height on the front wheels one conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, the mower free of dry grass and leaf debris. set the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-3/8 inches (60 mm).

  • Page 15: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Service Interval: Every 25 hours 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently and hook it onto the retaining post (Figure 26) in dusty operating conditions.

  • Page 16: Lubricating The Wheel Gears

    Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval: Yearly 1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove the rear wheels. 2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 31. Figure 31 Figure 29 3.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    6. Remove the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 33). 7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts. 8. Install the blade brake clutch shield that you previously removed. 9. Install the blade driver that you previously removed. 10.

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Mower

    Cleaning the Mower Storage Service Interval: Before each use or daily Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for The mower may dislodge material from under Storage the mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind the Gasoline vapors can explode.

  • Page 19: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1.
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  • Page 24 Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro of original purchase: Authorized Distributor to arrange service.

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