Toro Super Recycler 20054 Operator's Manual

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Super Recycler
Lawn Mower
Model No. 20054—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.
Warning
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 CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American
m-8102
National Standards Institute 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
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.
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.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3353-550 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.toro.com

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  • Page 1 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian You may contact Toro directly at www.toro.com for ICES-002. product and accessory information, help finding a Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 2: General Operation

    General Operation Slope Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy •...
  • Page 3: Safety/Instruction Decals

    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck General Service or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle • Never operate machine in a closed area. before filling. •...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
  • Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil 3. Rotate the handle rearward. Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick. m-8109 m-8098 m-8099/m-5571 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick.
  • Page 6: Before Operating

    Before Operating 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 mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Warning Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. Caution If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Starting the Engine hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace 1. Firmly push in with you. the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer...
  • Page 9: Recycling The Clippings

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. Warning • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Cutting Grass Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 10: 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 11: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Changing the Engine Oil 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating stop. hours; change it yearly thereafter. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil 2.
  • Page 12: Lubricating The Wheel Gears

    Lubricating the Wheel Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing. Gears Lubricate each rear wheel with grease yearly. 1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with a clean rag. 2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of...
  • Page 13: 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. Preparing the Mower for 2. Detach the handle brackets Storage (A) from the lower handle sides. Note: Attach Warning the lock m-8097...
  • Page 14: The Toro Starting Guarantee

    – failure to follow proper maintenance procedures your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years – rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger/paddles striking from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance an object it requires—or we will fix it free of charge.
  • Page 15 Date Hours Air Cleaner Change Oil Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Storage Used Service (does not apply (mowers only) Plug Preparation (mowers only) to two-cycle) Part No. 374-0018 Rev. C...
  • Page 16: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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