Toro 20003 Manuel utilisateur

 2005—The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Printed in the USA

Original Instructions (EN)

22,Recycler)

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20003—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Form No. 3352-546

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The

illustration below identifies the location of the model

and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers

in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-5607

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the following words:

•Danger signals an extreme hazard that will

cause serious injury or death if you do not follow

the recommended precautions.

•Warning signals a hazard that may cause

serious injury or death if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

•Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor

or moderate injury if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight

information. Important: calls attention to special

mechanical information and Note: emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive

harm.

Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark

arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public

Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this

engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas

may have similar laws.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian

ICES-002.

The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for

information regarding The U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission

Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance

and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through

the engine manufacturer.

Safety

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade

safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn

mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American

National Standards Institute in effect at the time of

production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before the engine is ever started.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this mower

could result in injury or death. To reduce this

potential, comply with the following safety

instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from

the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.

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.

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General Operation

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on

the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under the

machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at

all times.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar

with the instructions, to operate this machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire,

toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade.

Stay behind the handle when the engine is

running.

•Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before

operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the

area.

•Do not operate machine barefooted or while

wearing sandals. Always wear substantial

footwear.

•Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely

necessary. Always look down and behind before

and while moving backward.

•Never direct discharged material toward anyone.

Avoid discharging material against a wall or

obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward

the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel

surfaces.

•Do not operate machine without the entire grass

catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other

safety protective devices in place and working.

•Never leave a running machine unattended.

•Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to

a complete stop before cleaning the machine,

removing grass catcher, or unclogging the

discharge guard.

•Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate machine while under the influence

of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be

sure of your footing; walk; never run.

•Disengage the drive system, if so equipped,

before starting the engine.

•If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,

stop the engine and check for the cause

immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

•Always wear eye protection when operating

machine.

•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper

operation and installation of accessories. Only

use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall

accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation

on all slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy

on a slope, do not mow it.

•Mow across the face of slopes; never up and

down. Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes.

•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other

hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip

and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep

slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall

accident.

•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. You could lose your footing or

balance.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert

to the presence of children. Children are often

attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under

the watchful care of a responsible adult other

than the operator.

•Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the

area.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block

your view of a child.

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Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are

explosive.

•Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

sources of ignition.

•Use only an approved gasoline container.

•Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

•Never refuel the machine indoors.

•Never store the machine or fuel container where

there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such

as on a water heater or on other appliances.

•Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place

containers on the ground away from your vehicle

before filling.

•Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck

or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not

possible, then refuel such equipment with a

portable container, rather than from a gasoline

dispenser nozzle.

•Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel

tank or container opening at all times until fueling

is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open

device.

•If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

immediately.

•Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and

tighten securely.

Warning

Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,

deadly poison that can kill you.

Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed

area.

General Service

•Never operate machine in a closed area.

•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other

debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and

remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to

cool before storing.

•If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the

machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting.

•Never make any adjustments or repairs with the

engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground against engine to prevent unintended

starting.

•Check grass catcher components and the

discharge guard frequently and replace with

manufacturer’s recommended parts, when

necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear

gloves, and use extra caution when servicing

them.

•Do not change the engine governor setting or

overspeed the engine.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,

as necessary.

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Safety/Instruction Decals

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.

94-8072

104-7908

1. Warning—do not operate the mower without the rear discharge

plug or bag in place; do not operate the mower without the side

discharge cover or deflector in place.

106-5517

1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface.

104-7909

1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual.

2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from

the machine.

3. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.

4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower

blade—stay away from moving parts.

5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower

blade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to side

on slopes; stop the engine before leaving the operating position;

and look behind you when backing.

105-6832

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Product Overview

m-6292a

1. Cutting height lever

2. Oil fill/Dipstick

3. Recoil start handle

4. Blade control bar

5. Self-propel drive bar

6. Fuel tank cap

7. Air filter

8. Primer

9. Spark plug

m-5630/m-5637/m-5587

1. Grass bag

2. Side discharge chute

3. Rear discharge plug

(installed)

Setup

Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic

sheet that covers the engine.

Unfolding the Handle

Warning

Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can

damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating

condition.

SDo not damage the cables when folding or

unfolding the handle.

SIf a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized

Service Dealer.

1. Carefully move the upper handle forward until the

handle halves are in line and nest together as shown.

m-5650a

2. Tighten the handle

knobs.

m-6289

3. Rotate the handle rearward (as shown) until it

clicks into place.

m-5650b

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Filling the Engine with Oil

Your mower does not come with oil in the engine,

but it does come with a 20 oz. (0.59 l) bottle of oil.

Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent oil with an

API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or

higher.

1. Remove the dipstick.

m-5604 m-5571

2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil

level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

3. Install the dipstick securely.

Important: Change the engine oil after the first

2 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer

to Changing the Engine Oil on page 12.

Before Operating

Danger

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can

burn you and others.

STo prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or

mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.

SFill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.

SDo not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.

SStore gasoline in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.

Warning

Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing

serious injury.

SStop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

SDo not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.

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Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline

from a major name-brand service station.

Important: To reduce starting problems next season,

add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with

gasoline less than 30 days old.

1/2 in. (1 cm)

m-5570

m-5604

Checking the Engine Oil

Level

1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully

install the dipstick.

m-5604 m-5571

2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the

oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,

slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level

to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

(Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an

API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or

higher.)

3. Install the dipstick.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Caution

If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you.

Keep away from the hot muffler.

Adjust the cutting height

as desired. Set all four

wheels to the same

height.

Note: To raise the mower,

move all 4 cutting height

levers forward; to lower

the mower, move them all

rearward.

1-5/8,

1-1/4,

2-3/8,

2-3/4,

3-1/8,

3-7/8,

4-1/4,

3-1/2,

m-5629 m-5605a

FRONT

Adjusting the Handle Height

Squeeze the bottom of

the handle halves

together (as shown) and

change the handle holes

in which the pins (A) are

mounted, as follows:

•Raise the handle

using hole (B).

•Lower the handle

using hole (C).

m-5612

m-5614

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Operation

Starting the Engine

1. Firmly push in the

primer 3 times with your

thumb, holding the

primer in for a second

before releasing it each

time.

Note: If the air

temperature is below

55°F (13°C), firmly push

the primer in 5 times.

m-5572

2. Hold the blade

control bar (A) against

the handle.

m-5644

3. Start the engine using the recoil starter.

m-5645

4. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press

the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.

Using the Self-propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the

self-propel drive bar (A) toward the handle and hold it.

m-5660

To disengage the self-propel drive, release the

self-propel drive bar.

Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is

fixed. To reduce the ground speed, increase the

space between the self-propel drive bar and the

handle.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, release the blade control bar.

Important: When you release the blade control bar,

both the engine and blade should stop within

3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using

your mower immediately and contact an Authorized

Service Dealer.

m-5656

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Recycling the Clippings

Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle

the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.

If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to

Removing the Grass Bag on page 9) before

recycling the clippings. If the side discharge chute is

on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge

door (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute on

page 10) before recycling the clippings.

Important: Ensure that

the rear discharge plug

is in place before you

recycle the clippings.

m-5587

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass

and leaf clippings from the lawn.

If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it

and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing

the Side Discharge Chute on page 10) before bagging

the clippings.

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.

Installing the Grass Bag

1. Open the rear door.

m-5586

2. Remove the rear

discharge plug.

m-5587

3. Install the bag over the door rod.

m-5588

Removing the Grass Bag

To remove the bag, reverse the steps above.

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Side Discharging the

Clippings

Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.

If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the

rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag

on page 9) before side discharging the clippings.

Important: Ensure that

the rear discharge plug

is in place before you

side discharge the

clippings.

m-5587

Installing the Side Discharge Chute

1. Unlock the

side discharge

door.

m-7195

2. Lift open the side

discharge door.

m-5584

3. Install the side discharge chute and close the

door onto the chute.

m-5585

Removing the Side Discharge Chute

To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the

steps above.

Important: Lock

the side discharge

door after you

close it.

m-7196

Operating Tips

•Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches,

and other debris that the blade could hit.

•Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never

deliberately mow over any object.

•If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,

immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire

from the spark plug, and examine the mower for

damage.

•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. Do not cut below the 2-inch (51 mm) setting

unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when

grass growth begins to slow down. Refer to

Adjusting the Cutting Height on page 7.

•When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall,

mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk

slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the

best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the

mower may plug and cause the engine to stall.

•Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and

leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause

the mower to plug or the engine to stall.

Warning

Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if

you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry

conditions.

•Alternate the mowing direction. This helps

disperse the clippings over the lawn for even

fertilization.

If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try

one or more of the following:

•Replace the blade or have it sharpened.

•Walk at a slower pace while mowing.

•Raise the cutting height on your mower.

•Cut the grass more frequently.

•Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full

swath with each pass.

•Set the cutting height on the front wheels one

notch lower than the rear wheels. For example,

set the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the

rear wheels at 2-3/8 inches (60 mm).

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