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55cm Recycler
Model No. 21772—Serial No. 400000000 and Up

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. Using this product for purposes
other than its intended use could prove dangerous to
you and bystanders.
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.
Visit www.Toro.com for more information, including
safety tips, training materials, 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. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your mobile device, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
product information
1. Model and serial number location
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.
© 2021—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Register at www.Toro.com.
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Lawn Mower
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Be sure to register your machine at
www.Toro.com/register. Registration ensures
that you are notified should there be a product recall.
Your registration information is never sold or shared
with third party companies. To avoid waste and
help the environment, a discharge chute does not
come with your purchase (most customers prefer to
recycle or bag their grass clippings). You can request
a discharge chute when you register your product
at www.Toro.com/register. Simply check the box in
the online registration form and Toro will send you a
discharge chute at no additional charge. Please allow
1 to 2 weeks for delivery.
This product complies with all relevant European
directives; for details, please see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
Gross or 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 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
g306581
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
Do not tamper with or disable safety devices on the
machine, and check their proper operation regularly.
Do not attempt to adjust or tamper with the engine
speed control; doing so may create an unsafe
operating condition, resulting in personal injury.
Form No. 3442-488 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
*3442-488*
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in Mexico
All Rights Reserved
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Simply check the box in identifies the location of the model and serial numbers the online registration form and Toro will send you a on the product. Write the numbers in the space discharge chute at no additional charge. Please allow provided.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Introduction ............... 1 This machine has been designed in accordance with Safety ............... 2 EN ISO 5395. General Safety ........... 2 Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 General Safety Setup ................ 5 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle....5 This product is capable of amputating hands and 2 Installing the Blade-Control Bar......
  • Page 3: 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 4 decal131-4514 131-4514 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire before performing maintenance. 4. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away; shut off the engine before leaving the operating position;...
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure Note: Ensure that the cables are routed on the outside of the handle and are not pinched (D of Figure g334082 Figure 3...
  • Page 6: Installing The Blade-Control Bar

    Installing the Blade-Control Bar No Parts Required Procedure g344378 Figure 4 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. g352921 Figure 5...
  • Page 7: Adding Oil To The Engine

    Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g222533 Figure 6...
  • Page 8: Assembling The Grass Bag

    Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g334351 Figure 7...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Wipe up any fuel that your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro spills. distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all – Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an approved attachments and accessories.
  • Page 10: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the Fuel Tank – If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine. Avoid creating a source of ignition until the fuel vapors have dissipated. Type Unleaded gasoline – Store fuel in an approved container and keep Minimum octane rating 87 (US) or 91 (research it out of the reach of children.
  • Page 11: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g231765 Figure 10 Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 2 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 11).
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting the cutting height. •...
  • Page 13: During Operation

    Check the grass catcher components and the hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose discharge chute frequently for any wear or jewelry. deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro • Use your full attention while operating the parts when necessary.
  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Shutting Off the Engine Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that the blade stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. To shut off the engine, press and hold the engine-shutoff button (Figure 16) until the engine shuts off.
  • Page 15: Disengaging The Blade

    Using the Grass Bag Service Interval: Before each use or daily You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to check the blade-brake clutch. Install the empty grass bag on the machine. Start the engine. Engage the blade. g352923 Figure 17 Note:...
  • Page 16: Bagging The Clippings

    If the grass bag is on the machine and the the lever to the recycling position; refer to Operating bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 17). Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the bag-on-demand lever is in the recycling position, move it to the bagging position;...
  • Page 17: Operating The Bag-On-Demand Lever

    • For best performance, install a new Toro blade before the cutting season begins or when necessary. Cutting Grass •...
  • Page 18: After Operation

    • If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves When no more clippings come out, stop the on the lawn, mow at a higher cutting height and water and move the machine to a dry area. then again at the desired cutting height. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to •...
  • Page 19: Folding The Handle

    Folding 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. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Remove and save the 2 handle knobs and 2 carriage bolts from the handle brackets (A of Figure 24).
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    To ensure optimum performance of the machine, Important: Before tipping the machine to use only genuine Toro replacement parts and change the oil or replace the blade, allow the accessories. Replacement parts and accessories fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If...
  • Page 21: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter *There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the Service Interval: Every 25 hours crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in the following steps.
  • Page 22: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube. Service Interval: Yearly—Replace the blade or have Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine. it sharpened (more frequently if the Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield

    Cleaning the Adjusting the Self-Propel Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield Drive For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only Service Interval: Every 25 hours Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield yearly to prevent Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the blade from stalling while you mow. the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive.
  • Page 24: Storage

    11). On the last refueling of the year, add fuel Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to Filling stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel the Fuel Tank (page 10). Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label.
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  • Page 27 The Toro Company (“Toro”) respects your privacy. When you purchase our products, we may collect certain personal information about you, either directly from you or through your local Toro company or dealer. Toro uses this information to fulfil contractual obligations - such as to register your warranty, process your warranty claim or to contact you in the event of a product recall - and for legitimate business purposes - such as to gauge customer satisfaction, improve our products or provide you with product information which may be of interest.

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