Adjusting Toro mower to push easier
#1
Adjusting Toro mower to push easier
I have a Toro Model 20382 push mower. Is there an adjustment that will allow the mower to push easier? The manual calls out an adjustment “Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive.” It is to increase or decrease the mower’s traction.
If I were to increase the traction, would that allow the mower to push easier? Or, is there another adjustment I could use?
Jerry
If I were to increase the traction, would that allow the mower to push easier? Or, is there another adjustment I could use?
Jerry
#2
Member
Mower
If the self-propelled feature is working correctly, you should not have to push the mower. That is why it is self-propelled. Increase the self-propelled adjustment.
#3
Thanks for the return. Yes, the mower is self-propelled. But the Toro mechanism is such you still have to apply a downward motion on the handle to get it to move. And, doing that, it will go as fast as you can push it. When mowing a slight grade is when you notice the additional pushing effort.
So, I will increase the traction and see if it helps.
Thanks,
Jerry
So, I will increase the traction and see if it helps.
Thanks,
Jerry
#4
Member
Traction
But the Toro mechanism is such you still have to apply a downward motion on the handle to get it to move