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Toro TimeMaster 20199 Operator's Manual

30in lawn mower
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TimeMaster™ 30in Lawn Mower
Model No. 20199—Serial No. 31200001 and Up
Model No. 20200—Serial No. 31200001 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 machine properly and to avoid
injury and equipment damage. You are responsible for
operating the machine 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 machine ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
1. Model and serial number plate
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
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.
Figure 2
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.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 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
the 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 US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the
Form No. 3369-191 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 You are responsible for operating the machine properly and safely. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for Important calls attention to special mechanical product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, information and Note emphasizes general information or to register your product.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class resulting in personal injury.

  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    • Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident. tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.

  • 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. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 114-7982 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2.

  • Page 5: Assembling The Handle

    104-7953 Electric-start model only 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator's Manual. Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Assembling the Handle Figure 3 1.

  • Page 6: Installing Blade-Control Bar

    Note: Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Installing the Blade-control No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade-control bar into the upper handle (Figure 5).

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start model only Refer to Charging the Battery (page 18). Product Overview Figure 9 Upper handle 1. Traction-assist handle 3. Blade-control bar 2. Blade-control bar lock 4. Ignition switch Figure 8 Figure 10 1.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Using Fuel Operation Stabilizer/Conditioner Before Starting Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits: Recommended Fuel • It keeps gasoline fresh during storage up to 90 days. When storing the machine for more than 90 days, DANGER drain the fuel tank.

  • Page 9: Checking Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, Service Interval: Before each use or daily you may damage the engine. Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil 6.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Handle Height

    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 16). Figure 15 Rear cutting-height lever Figure 16 1. Handle-lock lever 3.

  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine Note: Do not hold the ignition key in the Start position for longer than 5 seconds to prevent burning out the starter motor. Standard Model Press the toggle switch (Figure 19) to the Stop position, and wait for the engine to stop. Figure 19 Figure 17 •...

  • Page 12: Using The Grass Bag

    Using the Grass Bag Service Interval: Before each use or daily You can use the grass bag to check the blade-stop system. 1. Remove the rear-discharge plug. 2. Install the empty grass bag on the machine. 3. Start the engine. Figure 21 4.

  • Page 13: Recycling The Clippings

    This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. the machine to recycle: • If the side-discharge chute is on the mower, remove If the side-discharge chute is on the mower, it and lower the side-discharge deflector ;...

  • Page 14: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Figure 26 1. Bag rod 2. Notch (2) 4. Lower the rear deflector until it rests on the grass bag. Figure 27 Removing the Grass Bag 1. Side-discharge deflector 2. Side-discharge chute To remove the bag, reverse the steps in Installing the Grass Bag above.

  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install new Toro replacement blades for your model before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blades when necessary with Toro replacement blades.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Changing Engine Oil

    Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Before each use or daily Every 50 hours 1. Loosen the fastener and remove the air filter cover Yearly (Figure 30). Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.

  • Page 18: Charging Battery

    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.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Fuse

    Replacing the Fuse Electric-start model only 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. Important: You cannot start the machine with the electric starter or charge the battery unless a working fuse is installed.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Servicing the Blade-drive Cable System Whenever you install a new self-propel cable, or if Service Interval: Every 50 hours the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the 1. Remove the blade-drive system cover (Figure 39). self-propel-drive cable.

  • Page 21: Inspecting The Blades

    If the blade is worn, bent, damaged or cracked, replace it 1. Handle locked in the vertical position immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. 2. Tip the machine onto its side, with the air filter up in DANGER the air, until the upper handle rests on the ground.

  • Page 22: Removing The Blades

    Use only Checking for Bent Blades genuine Toro replacement blades. 1. Use a block of wood to hold each blade steady and 1. Rotate the blades until they are positioned as shown turn the blade bolt counterclockwise as shown in in Figure 43.

  • Page 23: Installing The Blades

    Figure 45 1. Spindle (2) 3. Blade (2) 2. Blade driver (2) 4. Blade bolt (2) Figure 46 3. Inspect the pins on the blade drivers for wear and damage. 3. Rotate the installed blade 1/4 turn until it is vertical, and install the other blade in the same manner as the first (refer to step 1).

  • Page 24: Washing Underneath The Machine

    WARNING WARNING Incorrectly installing the blades could damage A broken or missing washout fitting could the machine or cause an injury to the operator expose you and others to thrown objects or blade or to bystanders. contact. Contact with a blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death.

  • Page 25: General Information

    Storage 1. Run the machine until the engine stops from running out of fuel. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. 2. Start the engine again. 3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can General Information no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
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  • Page 28: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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