Toro Recycler 20655 Operator's Manual

55cm Recycler

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20655—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
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cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
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serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
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or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
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8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the EN 836 and
the ISO 5395 standards in effect at the time of
production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1 and ISO standard 5395.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
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the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
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familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
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parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
Only allow responsible individuals, who are
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familiar with the instructions, to operate the
mower.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
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wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up
and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before
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mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Do not operate the mower when barefoot or
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wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
foot wear.
Do not pull the mower backward unless
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absolutely necessary. Look down and behind
before and while moving backward.
Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
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plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.
See the Toro instructions for proper operation and
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installation of accessories. Only use Toro
accessories.
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Register your product at www.Toro.com
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Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)