Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsLawn MowersToro 20977

FormNo.3387-816RevA

TimeMaster76cmLawnMower

ModelNo.20975—SerialNo.315000001andUp

ModelNo.20977—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned

primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns

onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting

brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

equipmentdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

machineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister

yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers

inthespaceprovided.

G017280

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.

Fordetails,seetheseparateproduct-specicDeclarationof

Conformity(DOC)sheet.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross

horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.Ascongured

tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements,the

actualenginehorsepoweronthisclassoflawnmowerwill

besignicantlylower.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthegovernor

speed;doingsomaycreateanunsafeconditionresultingin

personalinjury.

Contents

Introduction..................................................................1

Safety...........................................................................2

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.....................................2

SoundPressure......................................................3

SoundPower..........................................................3

Hand/ArmVibration..............................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4

Setup............................................................................6

1AssemblingtheHandle..........................................6

2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar..............................7

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................7

4ChargingtheBattery..............................................7

5AssemblingtheGrassBag......................................8

ProductOverview..........................................................9

Specications.........................................................9

Operation....................................................................10

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................10

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................10

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................11

AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................12

StartingtheEngine.................................................12

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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Form No. 3387-816 Rev A TimeMaster 76cm Lawn Mower Model No. 20975—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 20977—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Operator's Manual 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.
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• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these Using the Self-Propel Drive .....................................12 Stopping the Engine ...............................................13 Engaging the Blade.................................................13 Disengaging the Blade.............................................13 Checking the Blade-Stop System Operation................14 Recycling the Clippings ...........................................14 Bagging the Clippings ............................
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• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • • • • • • • • • • • battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian-controlled mower toward you. Walk, never run. Slopes: – Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Hand/Arm Vibration CAUTION Long-term exposure to vibration while operating the machine may cause some numbness in the hands and wrists. Measured vibration level for right hand = 7.5 m/s2 Measured vibration level for left hand = 5.5 m/s2 Uncertainty Value (K) = 3.0 m/s2 Wear gloves that dampen the vibration whenever you operate the machine for an extended period of time. Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
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120-9570 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 131–4514 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 4.
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Setup 1 Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 Assembling the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING G016551 Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Figure 4 1. Handle-lock lever • Do not damage the cables when unfolding the handle. 2. Release the handle-lock lever (Figure 4). • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 3.
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2 Installing the Blade-Control Bar No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade-control bar into the upper handle (Figure 5). G017514 Figure 6 3. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth. 4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, and screw it in until it stops. 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick; refer to Figure 7. G017217 Figure 7 Figure 5 1. The oil level is too low; add oil to the crankcase. 2. The oil level is too high; remove oil from the crankcase.
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4 Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start model only Refer to Charging the Battery (page 19). 5 g027216 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure Figure 9 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure 8. 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 9). 1 g027215 2 3 Figure 8 1. Handle 3. Grass bag 2. Frame Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 8). 2.
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Product Overview 3 8 2 6 1 10 7 9 5 4 4 3 11 12 2 13 1 g017218 Figure 11 Upper handle 14 15 1. Traction-assist handle 2. Blade-control bar lock g027508 17 16 3. Blade-control bar 4. Ignition switch Figure 10 1. Side-discharge deflector 10. Adjustment knob for the self-propel drive 2. Spark plug 11. Battery (not shown; electric-start model only) 3. Dipstick/oil-fill tube (not shown) 12. Rear cutting-height lever 4. Recoil-start handle 13. Rear-discharge deflector 5.
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Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. 6 mm (1/4 inch) • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. • Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.
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3 2 1 4 5 6 7 Figure 15 1. The oil level is too low; add oil to the crankcase. 2. The oil level is too high; remove oil from the crankcase. 3. The oil level is correct. • If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level is correct as shown in Figure 7.
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Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle to a position more comfortable for you. 1. Pull the handle-lock lever rearward to disengage the handle-lock pins (Figure 18). 1 2 G017516 Figure 19 3 • Recoil-start Handle: G016488 Figure 18 1. Handle-lock lever 2. Handle-lock pin (2) 1. Turn the ignition key to the Run position (Figure 19). 3. Notches 2. Pull the recoil handle slowly to the rear until you feel resistance, then pull sharply. Allow the rope to return to the engine slowly.
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Stopping the Engine Engaging the Blade Standard Model When you start your engine, the blades do not turn. You must engage the blades to mow. 1. Pull the blade-control-bar lock back to the blade-control bar (Figure 23). Press the toggle switch (Figure 21) to the Stop position and hold it until the engine stops. 1 2 g016484 Figure 23 G017636 Figure 21 1. Blade-control bar lock 2. Blade-control bar 2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the handle (Figure 23). Electric-start Model 3.
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Checking the Blade-Stop System Operation Recycling the Clippings This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare the machine to recycle: Before each use, check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of releasing the blade-control bar. • If the side-discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lower the side-discharge deflector; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 16).
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Bagging the Clippings 1 2 Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag.
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Operating Tips 1 General Mowing Tips • Clear the area of loose sticks, branches, stones, wire, twine, and other debris that the blades could hit. • Avoid striking solid objects with the blades. Never deliberately mow over any object. • If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the machine for damage.
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• If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves on the • lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height. Slow down your mowing speed if the machine does not cut the leaves finely enough. Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil.
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Changing the Engine Oil pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its side so that the air filter is up in the air. Service Interval: After the first 5 hours WARNING Every 50 hours Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak. Gasoline is flammable and explosive and can cause personal injury. Yearly Max. fill: 0.59 L (20 oz), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. 1.
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Charging the Battery Service Interval: Every 25 hours Before storage Electric-start model only WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling battery. G017514 Figure 34 Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly (every 25 starts) or as needed.
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Replacing the Fuse Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Electric-start model only Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. If the battery does not charge or the engine does not turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown; replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. 1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 38).
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Servicing the Cutting Blades Servicing the Blade-Drive System Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blades properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Service Interval: Every 50 hours 1. Loosen the 2 screws on the belt-cover panel and remove the panel (Figure 39).
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2. Tip the machine onto its side, with the air filter up in the air, until the upper handle rests on the ground. 1 2 WARNING The blades are sharp; contacting a blade could result in serious personal injury. • Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. • Wear gloves when servicing the blade. B Inspecting the Blades B Service Interval: Before each use or daily g016532 1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 41).
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2. Steady each blade with a board and turn the blade bolt clockwise with a torque wrench as shown in Figure 45; torque the blade bolt to 82 N-m (60 ft-lb). Important: A bolt torqued to 82 N-m (60 ft-lb) is very tight. Put your weight behind the wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to overtighten. Figure 43 2. Remove each blade as shown in Figure 44. 1 2 3 g016537 Figure 45 3.
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WARNING WARNING Incorrectly installing the blades could damage the machine or cause an injury to the operator or to bystanders. A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with a blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death. Cleaning under the Machine • Replace a broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using the machine again. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean under the machine.
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Preparing the Engine Storage 1. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 18). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. 2. Remove the spark plug. General Information 3. Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 oz), of motor oil to the engine through the spark-plug hole. 1. Perform the recommended annual maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 17). 4. Slowly pull the starter rope several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder.
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Notes: 26
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Residential Products The Toro Warranty and The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair for the original purchaser1the Toro Product listed below if defective in materials or workmanship or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the Operator's Manua