Toro 20372 Operator's Manual

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Model No. 20372—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
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Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.
Introduction
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting
brush or for agricultural uses.
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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product.
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the
space provided:
© 2017—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
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Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower
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.
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.
This product contains a chemical
or chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Form No. 3413-941 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
or reproductive harm.
Original Instructions (EN)
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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Important calls attention to special mechanical and serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 2 Filling the Fuel Tank .......... 10 on this class of mower will be significantly lower. Go to Checking the Engine-Oil Level......11 www.Toro.com to view specifications on your mower Adjusting the Handle Height ......11 model. Adjusting the Cutting Height ......11 During Operation ..........
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71.1-2012. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 5 decal112-8867 112-8867 1. Lock 2. Unlock decal117-2718 117-2718 decal132-4470 132-4470 decal131-4514 Traction Adjustment 131-4514 1. Attention; read the 2. Scan the QR code for 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. Operator's Manual—1) more information on Loosen the knob by turning traction adjustment. 2.
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Important: To prevent accidental starting, do not insert the electric-start button into the electric-start ignition until you are ready to start the engine (electric-start model only).
  • Page 7: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    g003251 Figure 8 1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide g032869 Figure 7 1. Handle knob 2. Carriage bolt Filling the Engine with Oil Loosely install the handle knobs onto the carriage bolts. No Parts Required Refer to steps 3 through 5 of Adjusting the Handle Height (page 11).
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Carefully pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of the specified oil into the oil-fill tube. Wait about 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine. Assembling the Grass Bag Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview g194643 Figure 12 1. Handle 8. Spark plug g027258 Figure 11 2. Blade-control bar 9. Cutting-height lever (4) 3. Adjustment knob for the 10. Side-discharge deflector self-propel drive Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto 4.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation WARNING Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause Before Operation serious injury and illness. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Before Operation Safety • Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. General Safety •...
  • Page 11: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Adjusting the Handle Height Level You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 2 positions Service Interval: Before each use or daily that is more comfortable for you (Figure 16). Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil API service classification: SJ or higher Move the machine to a level surface.
  • Page 12: During Operation

    83 mm (3-1/4 inches); 92 mm (3-5/8 inches); necessary. and 102 mm (4 inches). • Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro® Company only. During Operation Slope Safety During Operating Safety • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine You can start the engine using either the electric-start button or the recoil-start handle. Starting the Engine Using the Electric-Start Button Electric-Start Model Only Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (Figure 18). g020174 Figure 19 1. Electric starter 3.
  • Page 14: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Shutting Off the Engine Service Interval: Before each use or daily To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar. Note: Remove the electric-start button whenever you leave the machine (electric-start model only). Important: When you release the blade-control bar, the engine should shut off and the blade should stop within 3 seconds.
  • Page 15: Operating The Bag-On-Demand Lever

    Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag rest in the notches in the handle brackets (Figure 23). Lower the rear door. Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag, reverse the steps above. Operating the g194694 Figure 25 Bag-on-Demand Lever 1.
  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    • Never store the machine or fuel container where • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such replacement blade. as on a water heater or on other appliances.
  • Page 17: Cleaning Under The Machine

    Hauling Safety Turn the water on. • Remove the electric-start button before loading Start the engine and run it until there are no more the machine for hauling (electric-start model only). clippings that come out from under the machine. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
  • Page 18 g032865 g032869 Figure 31 Figure 29 1. Handle knob (2) 2. Carriage bolt (2) 1. Handle knob (2) 2. Carriage bolt (2) Loosely install the handle knobs and carriage Fold the handle by rotating it forward (Figure 30). bolts on the handle brackets. To unfold the handle, refer to 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle (page...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Yearly or before storage Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Maintenance Safety • Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug...
  • Page 20: Servicing The Air Filter

    the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its Install the foam pre-filter and the paper air filter side, with the dipstick down. into the air filter. Install the cover. Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air-filter cover...
  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    After draining the used oil, return the machine to Connect the charger to the wiring harness the operating position. located below the electric-start button (Figure 37). Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube. Wait about 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
  • Page 22: Replacing The Blade

    g009506 g030053 Figure 38 Figure 40 1. Rear deflector 3. Battery 1. Battery compartment 2. Battery-charger box 2. Screw 4. Battery compartment Install the battery compartment with the screw that you removed in step 4. Wipe away any debris in the battery compartment area and remove the adhesive-backed covering.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to overtighten. Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure...
  • Page 24: Storage

    10). On the last refueling of the year, add fuel Connect the wire to the spark plug. stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
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  • Page 28 Countries Other than the United States or Canada This warranty is not valid in Mexico. Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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