Toro Super Recycler 21563 Operator's Manual

Toro Super Recycler 21563 Operator's Manual

21in lawn mower

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21in Super Recycler
Model No. 21563—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 product model and serial
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
© 2021—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
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Register at www.Toro.com.
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Lawn Mower
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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.
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.
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The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
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
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. 3448-970 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
*3448-970*
Printed in Mexico
All Rights Reserved
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Simply check the box in Important: With your mobile device, you can the online registration form and Toro will send you a scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if discharge chute at no additional charge. Please allow equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other 1 to 2 weeks for delivery.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents the engine manufacturer’s information included with the machine. Introduction ............... 1 WARNING Safety ............... 3 General Safety ........... 3 CALIFORNIA Safety and Instructional Decals ......4 Proposition 65 Warning Setup ................ 5 The engine exhaust from this product 1 Unfolding the Handle ........5 contains chemicals known to the State of 2 Installing the Blade-Control Bar......
  • Page 3: The Machine

    Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71.1-2017. 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 or death. • Read, understand, and follow the instructions and warnings in this Operator’s Manual and on the machine and attachments before starting the engine.
  • 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: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g374347...
  • Page 6: Installing The Blade-Control Bar

    g374348 Figure 3 Installing the Blade-Control Bar No Parts Required Procedure g344378 Figure 4...
  • Page 7: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    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. g367802 Figure 5 Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important:...
  • Page 8: Assembling The Grass Bag

    g231765 Figure 6 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g241560 Figure 7...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Before Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Before Operation Safety...
  • 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...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position that is comfortable for you. Refer to Figure 11 for this procedure. Rotate the handle locks. Loosen the nuts so that the carriage bolt can slide into the higher or lower position. Move the handle to the higher or lower position.
  • Page 13: During Operation

    g369225 Figure 12 During Operation • Operate the machine only in good visibility and appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning. During Operation Safety • Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade.
  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    • Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident. parts when necessary. • Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
  • Page 15: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-Propel Drive Shutting Off the Engine To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your that the engine shuts off within sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace 3 seconds after pressing the with you...
  • Page 16: Disengaging The Blade

    Disengaging the Blade Release the blade-control bar. Note: If the bag does not immediately deflate, Release the blade-control bar (Figure 17). the blade is still rotating. The blade-brake clutch may be deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe operating condition. Have the machine inspected and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 17: Bagging The Clippings

    A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. WARNING The blades are sharp;...
  • Page 18: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new Toro blade Cutting Leaves before the cutting season begins or when • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn necessary.
  • Page 19: Cleaning Under The Machine

    Cleaning Under the • Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Machine • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such Service Interval: After each use as on a water heater or on other appliances.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    • To ensure optimum performance of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
  • Page 21: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Servicing the Air Filter Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts Service Interval: Every 25 hours to stop. Yearly Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark Unclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 21).
  • Page 22: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Changing the engine oil is not required, but if you want to change the oil, use the following procedure. Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
  • Page 23: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield Service Interval: Yearly—Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the Service Interval: Every 25 hours edge dulls quickly). Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield yearly to prevent Important: You will need a torque wrench to the blade from stalling while you mow.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Preparing the Machine for Storage On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile.
  • Page 25 Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 21). Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 11). Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to Filling the Fuel Tank (page 10). Connect the wire to the spark plug.
  • Page 26 Notes:...
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  • Page 28 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.

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