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46cm Lawn Mower
Model No. 20943-Serial No. 317000001 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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product.
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
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serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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.
Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine
was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in
accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE) J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission,
and operating requirements, the actual engine torque
on this class of mower will be significantly lower. Go to
www.Toro.com to view specifications on your mower
model.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 2
General Safety ................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 4
1 Assembling the Handle .................................... 4
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Rope Guide..................................................... 4
3 Filling the Engine with Oil ................................. 4
4 Assembling the Grass Bag............................... 5
Product Overview ..................................................... 6
Specifications .................................................... 6
Operation .................................................................. 6
Before Operation ................................................... 6
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 6
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................ 7
Checking the Engine-Oil Level............................ 7
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................... 8
During Operation ................................................... 9
During Operating Safety ..................................... 9
Starting the Engine ............................................. 9
Using the Self-Propel Drive............................... 10
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. 3414-182 Rev B
Operator's Manual
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Authorized Service accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model (SAE) J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and serial numbers of your product ready. -
Page 2: Safety
Shutting Off the Engine........10 instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions Mulching the Grass Clippings ......10 may result in personal injury or death. Bagging the Grass Clippings ......10 You can find additional items of safety information in Rear-Discharging the Grass Clippings ....11 their respective sections throughout this manual. -
Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal134-0082 134-0082 1. Quick-wash port decal134-0084 134-0084 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 4. -
Page 4: Setup
Setup 3. Insert the cables into the cable clamp and attach the cable clip to the handle as shown in Figure Assembling the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Attach the lower handle to the mower housing with 4 bolts, 4 flat washers, 4 split washers, and 4 nuts (Figure g189081... -
Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil
• If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, carefully pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level. Filling the Engine with Oil •... -
Page 6: Product Overview
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. Model Weight Length Width Cutting Height Width 20943 30 kg 148 cm 55 cm 46 cm 105 cm WARNING Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Operation Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. -
Page 7: Filling The Fuel Tank
Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine-Oil Level • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). Service Interval: Before each use or daily • 1. Move the machine to a level surface. ETHANOL: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl 2. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Cutting Height
Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. g208642 Figure 13 • Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. 70.0 mm 5. -
Page 9: During Operation
During Operation • Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident. • Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or During Operating Safety embankments. General Safety Starting the Engine • Wear appropriate clothing, including eye Important: This machine comes with a rubber protection;... -
Page 10: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar. damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Note: Disconnect and ground the spark-plug wire before you leave the machine to prevent someone from accidently starting the engine. -
Page 11: Rear-Discharging The Grass Clippings
• 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 12: After Operation
Cleaning under the Machine – Cut the grass more frequently. – Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full Service Interval: Before each use or daily swath with each pass. WARNING Cutting Leaves The machine may dislodge material from under the machine. •... -
Page 13: Folding The Handle
Folding the Handle WARNING 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. -
Page 14: Maintenance
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 • Check the engine-oil level. Before each use or daily • Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine. •... -
Page 15: Replacing The Spark Plug
Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours Use a Champion QC12YC spark plug or equivalent. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Clean around the spark plug. 4. -
Page 16: Replacing The Blade
8 through 10 until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level. • If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain the excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level. Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you... -
Page 17: Lubricating The Wheels
Lubricating the Wheels 4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 26). Service Interval: Yearly or before storage 5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure 27). Apply a few drops of No. 2 lithium grease to the ball bearings on each of the wheels (Figure 28). -
Page 18: Storage
Preparing the Machine for Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel. 2. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. - Page 19 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
- Page 20 • The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee does not apply when the product is used commercially. Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the following: Some engines used on Toro Products are warranted by the engine manufacturer.