Toro 20835 Operator's Manual
Toro 20835 Operator's Manual

Toro 20835 Operator's Manual

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Model No. 20835—Serial No. 310000001 and Up
Model No. 20836—Serial No. 310000001 and Up
Introduction
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is
intended to be used by residential homeowners.
It is designed primarily for cutting grass on
well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It
is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural
uses.
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. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2009—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Lawn Mower
®
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.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
This product complies with all relevant European
directives. For details, see the separate product specific
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
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.
Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the
governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injury.
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
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3363-692 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 This product complies with all relevant European additional information, contact an Authorized Service directives. For details, see the separate product specific Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...
  • Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety

    and understand the contents of this manual before • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means and other foreign objects.
  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    • Stop the engine • To ensure the best performance and safety, – whenever you leave the lawn mower. purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts – before refueling. 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. 114-7982 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. Manufacturer’s Mark 2.
  • Page 5: Unfolding The Handle

    Setup 3. Tighten the handle knobs firmly by hand (Figure 3). 4. Rotate the handle rearward to the operating position and lock the handle at your desired height. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Height in the Operation section. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Filling the Engine with Oil Procedure...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    12. Air filter 6. Self-propel drive bar 13. Primer 7. Blade control bar 14. Spark plug Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 20835 84 lb 60 in 21 in 43 in (38 kg) (152 cm) (53 cm) (109 cm) 20836 86 lb...
  • Page 7: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Operation Service Interval: Before each use or daily Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Move the mower to a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. DANGER 3. Insert, but do not screw in, the dipstick into the Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position WARNING comfortable for you. Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into Rotate the handle lock, move the handle to one of three contact with the moving blade, causing serious positions, and lock the handle into position (Figure 10).
  • Page 9: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows ar your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 14). Figure 14 Figure 12 To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel drive bar.
  • Page 10: Recycling The Clippings

    2. Press the button on top of the Recycling/bagging Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, lever and move the lever to the recycling mode install a new Toro replacement bag. (model 20836 only) (Figure 16). WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 11: Rear-Discharging The Clippings

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro 2. Lift up the grass bag up and away from the handle. replacement blade.
  • Page 12: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 13: Replacing The Air Cleaner

    Replacing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner Yearly cover (Figure 20). 1. Ensure that the fuel tank contains little or no fuel so that fuel does not leak out when you tip the mower onto its side.
  • Page 14: Servicing The Spark Plug

    as shown in (Figure 22). If you overfill the engine with oil, remove the excess oil as directed in 5. Figure 23 1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 3. Air gap (not to scale) 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 7.
  • Page 15: Cleaning The Mower

    3. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water Service Interval: Before each use or daily supply to the washout port on the mower housing (Figure 26). Model 20835 only WARNING The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing.
  • Page 16: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Folding the Handle Storage 1. Rotate the handle forward (Figure 27). Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle. Preparing the Mower for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start 1. The wire is not connected to the spark 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. plug. 2. The primer has not been pressed. 2. Press the primer 3 times. 3.
  • Page 18 Notes:...
  • Page 19 Spypros Stavrinides Limited Cyprus 357 22 434131 Surge Systems India Limited India 91 1 292299901 T-Markt Logistics Ltd. Hungary 36 26 525 500 Toro Australia Australia 61 3 9580 7355 Toro Europe BVBA Belgium 32 14 562 960 374-0269 Rev A...
  • Page 20 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product...

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