Toro 20793 Operator's Manual

53 cm super recycler
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53cm Super Recycler

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20793—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Model No. 20795—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 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
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
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.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
E 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
)
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 this
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.
Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the EN 836 and
the ISO 5395 standards in effect at the time of
production.
m-8102
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
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
Printed in the USA
Register your product at www.toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3353-459 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1: Lawn Mower

    Form No. 3353-459 Rev A 53cm Super Recycler Lawn Mower Model No. 20793—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 20795—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Introduction Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public...
  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    • See the Toro instructions for proper operation and • Keep children out of the mowing area and under installation of accessories. Only use Toro the watchful care of a responsible adult accessories.
  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    Frequently check components and replace with Vibration genuine Toro parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when of 7.0 m/s...
  • Page 4 104-7909 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—do not operate up and down slopes;...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    13. Electric starter 6. Side discharge 6. Fuel tank cap 13. Blade control bar 14. Blade control bar 7. Side discharge Models 20793 and 20795 m-5630/m-5637/m-8092 1. Grass bag 4. Rear discharge plug (installed) 2. Side discharge chute 3. Battery charger...
  • Page 6: Unfolding The Handle

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic 3. Tighten the sheet that covers the engine. upper handle knobs as tight as you can. Unfolding the Handle m-8095 Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating 4.
  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil engine. level reaches the Full line on the dipstick. Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.65 l, type: SAE 30W detergent oil 1.
  • Page 8: Installing The Fuse

    Installing the Fuse Filling the Fuel Tank Model 20795 only Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station. Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the electric starter. Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline Important: You cannot start the mower with the less than 30 days old.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height. Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height levers forward;...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Model 20793 only Model 20795 only 1. Push the 1. Firmly push in ignition toggle the primer 3 times switch to the On with your thumb, (“I”) position. holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time.
  • Page 11: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    2. Pull the blade control bar (A) to m-8156 the handle. Stopping the Engine Model 20793 only Push the ignition m-5578 toggle switch to the 3. Hold the blade Stop position. control bar against the handle.
  • Page 12: Disengaging The Blade

    Disengaging the Blade Not Using the Grass Bag 1. Move the mower onto a paved surface in a Release the blade control bar. non-windy area. 2. Set all 4 wheels to the E (8 cm) cut setting. 3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the mower housing (about 8 cm in diameter).
  • Page 13: Bagging The Clippings

    Bagging the Clippings 4. Install the bag onto the door rod. 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 Discharge Chute on page 14) before bagging the clippings.
  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. m-7195 • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro 2. Lift open the side replacement blade. discharge door. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
  • Page 15: Cutting Leaves

    Cutting Leaves • Raise the cutting height on your mower. • Cut the grass more frequently. • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need • Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full to make more than one pass over the leaves.
  • Page 16: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently stop. in dusty operating conditions. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 16. 2.
  • Page 17: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Charging the Battery Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating Model 20795 only hours; change it yearly thereafter. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
  • Page 18: Lubricating The Wheel Gears

    Lubricating the Wheel Cleaning the Blade Brake Gears Control Shield Lubricate each rear wheel with grease yearly. Clean the blade brake clutch (BBC) shield at least every 25 operating hours or yearly to prevent the 1. Wipe the grease blade from stalling while you mow. fittings just inside the 1.
  • Page 19: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage Folding the Handle 1. Remove the Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. lower handle knobs and lock washers. 2. Detach the handle brackets (A) from the lower If you leave the key in the ignition switch, handle sides.
  • Page 20 A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories are available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. 3353-459 Rev A...

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