Toro 20041 Operator's Manual
Toro 20041 Operator's Manual

Toro 20041 Operator's Manual

22" recycler lawn mower
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22, Recycler
Lawn Mower
Model No. 20041—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 or Toro Customer Service 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—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.
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.
The engine manufacturer has specified the rated
engine gross horsepower based on SAE
standards/procedures (J1940 and J1995). As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this
class of lawn mower will be significantly lower. Do not
tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor
speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injury.
m-5607
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
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. 3352-568 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission additional information, contact an Authorized Service Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through and serial numbers of your product ready. The the engine manufacturer.
  • 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 Service General Service • Never operate machine in a closed area. Safe Handling of Gasoline • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the To avoid personal injury or property damage, use equipment is in safe working condition. extreme care in handling gasoline.
  • Page 4: Safety/Instruction Decals

    Safety/Instruction Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. 105-1295 105-1344 105-6838 3352-568 Rev A...
  • Page 5: 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 6: Installing The Fuse

    Filling the Engine with Oil Installing the Fuse Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects but it does come with a bottle of oil. the electric starter. 1. Remove the dipstick. Important: You cannot start the mower with the electric starter or charge the battery unless you install the fuse.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine Oil Level Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully Important: To reduce starting problems next season, install the dipstick.
  • Page 8: Operation

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

    Recycling the Clippings Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise and hold up Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the rear door. the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 9) before recycling the clippings.
  • Page 10: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    For best performance, install a new blade before side discharge the the cutting season begins. clippings. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. m-5587 Cutting Grass Installing the Side Discharge Chute Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a •...
  • Page 11: Recommended Maintenance Schedule

    Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn • Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need not cut the leaves finely enough. to make more than one pass over the leaves. •...
  • Page 12: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating in dusty operating conditions. hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Fuse

    Charging the Battery Replacing the Blade Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a Warning torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline.
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Mower

    Storage Cleaning the Mower Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Warning Preparing the Mower for The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing. Storage Wear eye protection. Stay in the operating position (behind the handle). Warning Do not allow bystanders in the area.
  • Page 15: 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. 1.
  • Page 16 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure: 1.

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