Toro Super Recycler 20383 Operator's Manual

Toro Super Recycler 20383 Operator's Manual

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Super Recycler
Model No. 20383-Serial No. 314000001 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.
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model and serial numbers on the product.
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This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
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.
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 Operation .................................................. 2
Slope Operation ...................................................... 2
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Children................................................................. 3
Service ................................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Installing the Blade-Control Bar .............................. 5
Guide................................................................. 7
4 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 7
5 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 8
Form No. 3385-887 Rev A
Operator's Manual
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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Original Instructions (EN)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. WARNING You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product CALIFORNIA and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register Proposition 65 Warning your product.
  • Page 2: Safety

    • Product Overview ............9 Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Operation ..............9 Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Filling the Fuel Tank ..........9 • Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the Checking the Engine-Oil Level.........10 instructions to operate this machine.
  • Page 3: Children

    Toro equipment, count on Toro heater or on other appliances. genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or replacement parts designed to the exact engineering trailer bed with a plastic liner.
  • 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 the blade is identified as a part from the original 115-8411 machine manufacturer. 1. Unlocked 2. Locked 117–2718 94-8072 125–5092...
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Installing the Blade-Control No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade-control bar into the upper handle (Figure 131-0894 Traction Adjustment 1. Attention; read the Operator's Manual—1) Loosen the knob by turning it counter clockwise;...
  • Page 6: Assembling And Unfolding The Handle

    Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when assembling and unfolding the handle. • Ensure that the cables are routed to the outside of the handle.
  • Page 7: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    Installing the Recoil-Starter Filling the Engine with Oil Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in Procedure the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter 1.
  • Page 8: Assembling The Grass Bag

    excess oil, refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 19). Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. 6. Install the dipstick securely. Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours ;...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a G027622 vehicle or on an object.
  • Page 10: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    through until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. 1 cm (1/2 inch) • If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the excess oil, refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 19).
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height Using the Self-Propel Drive You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands for you. on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 17).
  • Page 12: Engaging The Blade

    Engaging the Blade Disengaging the Blade Release the blade-control bar (Figure 22). When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You must engage the blade to mow. 1. Pull the control-bar lock back (Figure 19). Figure 22 Important: When you release the blade-control bar, Figure 19 the blade should stop within 3 seconds.
  • Page 13: Recycling The Clippings

    Figure 23 other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or 1. Discharge deflector 2. Rear-discharge plug death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag.
  • Page 14: Installing The Grass Bag

    If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it and lock the side-discharge door; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 16) before bagging the clippings. WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 15 G017463 Figure 29 2. Rear-discharge plug 1. Discharge deflector Important: Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is locked in place. To lock the plug, firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs, and rotate the lever on the plug to the left (Figure 30).
  • Page 16: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-Discharging the Clippings Use the side-discharge feature for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the machine, remove it and insert the rear-discharge plug; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page before side-discharging the clippings. Figure 33 Important: Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is locked in place.
  • Page 17: Operating Tips

    – Raise the cutting height on your machine. cutting season begins. – Cut the grass more frequently. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro – Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath replacement blade. with each pass.
  • Page 18: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Replacing the Air Cleaner 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Service Interval: Yearly 2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air-cleaner (Figure 36) before performing any maintenance cover...
  • Page 19: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 18).
  • Page 20: Lubricating The Wheel Gears

    Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with a clean rag (Figure 40). Figure 41 1. Blade nuts 2. Stiffener 4. Remove the blade (Figure 41). Figure 40 5.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield

    Cleaning under the Machine Note: Push the cable toward the engine to increase the traction; pull the cable away from the engine to Housing decrease the traction. 3. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the Service Interval: Before each use or daily adjustment of the cable.
  • Page 22: Storage

    Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near G017467 an open flame.
  • Page 23 Notes:...
  • Page 24: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company. Australian Consumer Law: Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro Dealer.

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