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- Page 1 FORM NO. 3319–677GB 53cm Walk-behind Power Mower Model No. 20709 — 8900001 & Up Model No. 20711 — 8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual...
- Page 2 1. Model and serial number decal 1026 1. Low setting 3. Cable anchor – self-propelled model 2. High setting 1068 1042 1. Knob 2. Top handle half 1. Spark plug wire The Toro Company – 1997 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...
- Page 3 Figures 1756 1754 1. Guard plate 2. Bolt and nut 1. Cover plate 2. Screw m-1056 1. Shoulder bolt 1044 1. Fuel tank cap...
- Page 4 Figures 1019 1060 1. Throttle lever 1. Blade control bail 1017 1. Self-propelled bail 1. Primer 1016 1. Self-propelled bail 1. Blade control bail 3. Starter handle 2. Upper handle...
- Page 5 Figures 1021 1. Wheel height adjustment lever .035 in. (.85 mm) 1041 1. Filter 2. Cover 1128...
- Page 6 Figures 2” (51 mm) 5” (127 mm) 1005 1023 1007 1. Blade nut 3. Blade driver 2. Blade...
- Page 7 Figures M–2941 4. Cable support 1. 1 to 1 / in. (25 to 38 mm) 2. Self -propel control 5. Nut 1025 3. Cable jacket 6. Blade brake control 1040 1. Belt cover 2. Tab 1018 1. Grease fitting 1028 1.
- Page 8 Figures 1029 1. Muffler cover 2. Baffle plate 1. Blade control bail 3. Starter handle 2. Upper handle 1043 1030 1. Exhaust ports...
- Page 9 Figures m–2876 1039 viii...
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Training ......All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied Preparation . -
Page 11: Safety
Preparation DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious sandals. -
Page 12: Maintenance And Storage
Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Walk, never run. before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the before checking, cleaning or working on the face of slopes, never up and down. -
Page 13: Sound Pressure Level
Sound Pressure Level Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of: 100 dB(A)/1 This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted pW, based on measurements of identical machines per sound pressure at the operator ear of: 88.5 dB(A), Directive 84/538/EEC and amendments. - Page 14 Throw or flying objects — Whole body Engage exposure Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted mower. Disengage Keep deflector shield in place. Stop engine before Battery charging leaving operator condition position. Hourmeter/elapsed Fuel operating hours Fast Neutral Slow First gear Decreasing/Increasing Second gear Grease lubrication...
- Page 15 Cutting element — Engine stop height adjustment Choke Pull rope. Primer (start aid) Wheel Push primer three Wheel traction times. Properly dispose of Lower control bar. batteries. Insert key in ignition Raise control bar. switch. Turn key in ignition Raise/lower control switch.
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Page 16: Assembly
Raise control bar. Raise control bar. Lower control bar. Assembly Note: Belt cover may need to be loosened and slightly moved out of the way to make enough room to place handle in Handle high height setting. Adjust self–propelled cable. See Maintenance Assembly section. -
Page 17: Before Starting
32:1 mixture of gasoline and oil. the use of fresh, clean, UNLEADED regular grade Failure to use the right mixture will result in serious gasoline with an octane rating of 85 or higher in Toro gasoline powered products. Unleaded gasoline burns engine damage. -
Page 18: Lawn Preparation And Mowing
OVER–FILL TANK. Replace fuel cap securely Operation and wipe up any spilled fuel. Starting Engine Toro recommends that Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner be used regularly in all Toro gasoline powered products Note: Follow steps in BEFORE STARTING during operation and storage seasons. Toro section. -
Page 19: Self-Propelled Drive
Release blade control bail (Fig. 13). Both the clutches, mower may need to be engine and blade will stop. See your dealer pushed forward one inch after immediately if they do not. self-propelled bail has been released. Adjusting Cutting Height To Restart Engine Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel Repeat STARTING ENGINE procedure with... -
Page 20: Maintenance
Check stopping time every 50 hours or at start of each mowing season. Blade must stop within Blade Brake 3 seconds of releasing bail; if not see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer for repair. Grease rear height adjustor brackets Lubrication (self-propelled models). -
Page 21: Air Filter
POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Pull the wire off the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. -
Page 22: Clean Mower Housing
1/8 inch (3.2 mm), the crankshaft should be checked for straightness by your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Tip mower onto right side (Fig. 21). Blade Removal Scrape built-up grass clippings and dirt from mower housing with a hardwood scraper. -
Page 23: Lubrication
Examine blade driver for bent or sheared drive Torque blade nut to 47 ft.–lbs. (63 N m) lugs. Replace if necessary. (Fig. 26). Note: Blade nut must be replaced after installing and removing four (4) times. Blade Sharpening Locking feature will decrease and nut could loosen if not replaced. -
Page 24: Self-Propelled Drive Cleaning
Self-propelled Drive Cleaning Remove the blade nut and blade (Fig. 23). See BLADE REMOVAL section. (self–propelled models only) Remove blade driver by tapping with plastic or fiber hammer in the direction of rotation Under certain conditions clippings can collect under (Fig. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your mower was designed and built for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline/oil mix... -
Page 26: Accessories
Drain Gasoline, page 12. After fuel For special conditions, the following accessories may is drained, start engine and let it idle until all fuel is be purchased at your local Authorized Toro Service consumed and engine stops. Repeat the starting Dealer. -
Page 27: Removing From Storage
Note: Fold handle only as illustrated. If Remove spark plug (Fig. 4) and spin engine handle is folded in opposite direction rapidly using starter to blow excess oil from the damage will occur to control cables. cylinder. Clean spark plug or replace if cracked, broken or electrodes are worn.