Table Of Contents; Safety; General Safety - Toro Recyler 20373 Operator's Manual

to obtain the proper High Altitude Kit and high-altitude
label for your machine. To locate a dealer convenient to
you, access our website at www.Toro.com or contact our
Toro Customer Care Department at the number(s) listed
in your Emission Control Warranty Statement.
Remove the kit from the engine and restore the engine
to its original factory configuration when running the
engine under 1500 m (5,000 ft). Do not operate an engine
that has been converted for high-altitude use at lower
altitudes; otherwise, you could overheat and damage
the engine.
If you are unsure whether or not your machine has been
converted for high-altitude use, look for the following
label (Figure 3).
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
General Safety......................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle ..................... 5
2 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
3 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 7
Product Overview .......................................................... 8
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Before Operation ....................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ........................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 9
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 9
Adjusting the Handle Height....................................10
Adjusting the Cutting Height....................................10
During Operation .....................................................11
During Operating Safety..........................................11
Starting the Engine .................................................11
Using the Self-Propel Drive .....................................11
Shutting Off the Engine ..........................................12
Engaging the Blade.................................................12
Disengaging the Blade.............................................12
Checking the Blade-Brake-Clutch Operation ..............12
Recycling the Clippings ...........................................13
Bagging the Clippings .............................................13
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever .......................13
Side-Discharging the Clippings.................................14
Operating Tips ......................................................15
Figure 3
After Operation ........................................................15
After Operating Safety ............................................15
Cleaning under the Machine.....................................15
Folding the Handle .................................................16
Maintenance .................................................................16
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................17
Maintenance Safety.................................................17
Preparing for Maintenance.......................................17
Servicing the Air Filter ............................................18
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................18
Replacing the Blade ................................................19
Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield .....................19
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ................................20
Storage ........................................................................20
Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................20
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................20

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI
B71.1-2012.
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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.
•
Read and understand the contents of this Operator's Manual
before starting the engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving components
of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards and other
safety protective devices in place and working on the
machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a
safe distance away from the machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow
children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine and shut off the engine before servicing,
fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions and always pay attention to the
safety-alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger-personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional items of safety information in their
respective sections throughout this manual.
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