Toro Recycler 20010 Operator's Manual
Toro Recycler 20010 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20010 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en frangais de ce manuel, 6crivez a I'adresse ci-dessous. N'oubliez pas d'indiquer les num6ros de modele et de s6rie de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Domestic...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents introduction Page Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to be completely satisfied with your new purchase. Introduction ......... Safety ........Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and General Lawn Mower Safety ....
  • Page 3: Safety

    Local regulations may instructions. restrict the age of the operator. Toro designed this lawn mower for cutting and nmlching Never mow while people, especially children, or pets grass, or, when equipped with a grass bag, for catching cut are nearby.
  • Page 4 If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the Do not tilt when starting the engine or switching on engine but move the machine away from the area the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for of spillage and avoid creating any source of starting.
  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Use extra care when handling gasoline; vapors are ® To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase explosive. only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use "will fit" parts and accessories; they Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper may cause a safety hazard.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Model 20021 Assem Note: Determine the left and right sides of the lawn mower by standing in the operating position. POTENTIAL HAZARD * Folding or unfolding the handle improperly Unfolding the Handle pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the cables.
  • Page 7: Changing The Handle Height

    3. Adjust the cable. Refer to Adjusting the Selj:propel Drive (!able on page 18. Before Starting Filling the Crankcase with Oil m-4359 The crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.59 liters) ofoil. Use Figure 4 only high-quality, SAE 30 or 10W30 weight detergent oil Cables Starter rope that has the American Pen'oleum Institute (API) "service...
  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline

    Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline POTENTIAL HAZARD For best results, use clean, fresh, lead=free gasoline, * When fueling, under certain circumstances, including o._genated or z_/brmulated gasoline, with an static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to WHAT CAN HAPPEN...
  • Page 9: Operation

    4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine after a gasoline. brief shutdown. However, coot weather may require you to prime the engine again. Operation 3. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle (Fig.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Replace the blade when necessary with an original 1-1/2 inches (38 nnn); 2 inches (51 nnn); 2-1/2 inches Toro replacement blade. (64 nnn); 3 inches (76 ram); and 3-1/2 inches (89 nnn). Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and may cause the lawn mower to plug or the engine to stall.
  • Page 11 Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to the clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the leaves. reduces engine performance.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    ntenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Each Service item Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Check the engine oil before each use. Drain and fill the engine crankcase with Engine Oil fresh oil after the first five hours of operation, Thereafter, change every 50 operating hours or yearly.
  • Page 13: Checldng The Engine Oil Level

    Lawn Mower POTENTIAL HAZARD Deck * The blade is sharp. Note: Toro reconnnends this procedure for draining the WHAT CAN HAPPEN engine oil. * Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury. 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 29).
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Underside Of The Lawn Mower Housing

    1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 29). 2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptyiz_g the Fuel Tal_kon page 19. 3. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side and secure it to prevent it from falling.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Air Filter

    Model 20028 4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. IMPORTANT: Move the blade as little as possible to 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 29). avoid future starting problems.
  • Page 16 inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear, especially where the flat and the curved parts meet POTENTIAL HAZARD (Fig. 22A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear * The blade is sharp. away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of WHAT CAN HAPPEN the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower.
  • Page 17: Lubricating The Self-Propel Drive

    Removing the Blade Note: You can also check the balance by using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or thickly padded If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that glove. Remove the blade bolt, the lock washer, the end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting accelerator, and the blade (Fig.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Adjusting the Serf-propel Drive Cable Whenever you change the handle height, install a new self-propel drive cable, or the traction drive belt slips, adjust the self-propel drive cable. You adjust the self-propel drive cable on the handle by moving the cable .jacket held by the cable support. 1666 1.
  • Page 19: Emptying The Fuel Tank

    2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 29). gasoline is out of the carburetor. Troubles ooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start 1.
  • Page 20: Storage

    PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Discharge chute plugs 1. Raise the cutting height. 2. Allow the grass to dry before mowing. 3. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck. Lawn Mower will not self-propel 1. Adjust the self-propel drive cable. 2. Clean the debris under the belt cover. Preparing the Engine Storage 1.
  • Page 21: Folding The Handle

    7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with Note: For short term storage, place the handle in the paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. position shown in Figure 34. Folding the Handle POTENTIAL HAZARD * Folding or unfolding the handle improperly pinch,...
  • Page 22: Accessories

    Remove the screw and nut from side of the lawn Connect the wire onto the spark plug. mower (Fig. 36). Save them for future use. Accessories Install four grommets supplied with the grass catcher into the four square holes in the lawn mower (Fig. 37). Your lawn mower may include accessories available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 23 12. Secure the front right corner of the discharge tunnel and the side opening cover with the side cover clamp removed previously and the long knob supplied with the grass catcher (Fig. 39) POTENTIAL HAZARD * Thrown objects may result if the discharge door does not close completely.
  • Page 24: Side Discharge Chute

    HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 4. Close the cover. * Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new genuine Toro 5. Remove the knob, then install the side cover clamp replacement bag that has this or a similar and the lamb, securing the side opening cover warning.
  • Page 25: Using The Discharge Tunnel Plug

    Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 29) m-4279 Open the discharge door by moving handle rearward (Fig. 44) and hold it open while inserting the plug. Figure 43 POTENTIAL HAZARD...
  • Page 26 1. Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer, Toro Master Service Dealer, or Toro Distributor (the Yellow Pages of your tele- phone directory is a good reference source). 2. He will either instruct you to return the product to him or recommend another Authorized Toro Service outlet which might be more convenient.
  • Page 27 The above remedy through repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is the purchaser's sole remedy. How Does State Law Relate To This Warranty? There is no other express warranty except for The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee. All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express warranty.
  • Page 28: 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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