Toro 20655 Operator's Manual
Toro 20655 Operator's Manual

Toro 20655 Operator's Manual

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55cm Recycler® Lawn Mower
Model No. 20655—Serial No. and Up
Model No. 20656—Serial No. and Up
Introduction
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. Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Figure 1
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 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.
© 2007—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured
to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the
actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will
be significantly lower.
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply
with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution,
Warning, or Danger—"personal safety instruction."
Read and understand the instruction because it has to
do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO
standard 5395.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3356-952 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1: General Lawn Mower Safety

    Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result additional information, contact an Authorized Service in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and with these safety instructions. serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 2: Maintenance And Storage

    • • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or hazards. their property. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. •...
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts 94-8072 and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.
  • Page 4 104-7953 Model 20656 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. 108-4791 Model 20656 only 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2.
  • Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Unfolding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can Figure 5 damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating 2. Filling the Engine with Oil condition. •...
  • Page 6: Installing The Fuse

    Product Overview 3. Installing the Fuse Model 20656 only Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the electric starter. Important: You cannot start the mower with the electric starter or charge the battery unless you install the fuse. 1.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Checking the Engine Oil 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 12). Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. •...
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the Handle Height Squeeze the bottom of the handle halves together (Figure 14) and change the handle holes in which the pins are mounted, as follows. Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
  • Page 9: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, release the blade control bar. Remove the ignition key when you leave the mower (Figure 20). Figure 17 Figure 20 Important: When you release the blade control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
  • Page 10: Bagging The Clippings

    Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side Figure 25 Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings.
  • Page 11: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1. Unlock the side discharge door (Figure 32). Figure 28 Figure 32 4. Raise and hold up the rear door (Figure 29). 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 33). Figure 29 Figure 33 5.
  • Page 12: Operating Tips

    • 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. Do...
  • Page 13: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After the rst 5 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. Before each use or daily •...
  • Page 14: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure 37). Figure 40 3. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 39).
  • Page 15: Lubricating The Wheel Gears

    Replacing the Fuse Model 20656 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. Refer to Installing the Fuse. Lubricating the Wheel Gears 1.
  • Page 16: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage 1. Go to the left side of the lawn mower. 2. Step on the handle release lever (Figure 45). Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Gasoline vapors can explode. • Figure 45 Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
  • Page 17: Removing The Mower From Storage

    Figure 51 Figure 48 7. Fold the upper handle rearward as shown (Figure 52). 3. Raise the handle to the vertical position (Figure 49). Figure 52 Figure 49 Important: Route the cables to the outside of the 4. Push in on the lower left handle leg until the handle handle knobs as you unfold the upper handle.
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  • Page 20 Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro of original purchase: Authorized Distributor to arrange service.

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