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Toro Super Recycler 20383 Operator's Manual

Serial no. 312000001 and up
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Super Recycler
Model No. 20383—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Introduction
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.
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.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product.
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
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.
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
G017486
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
®
Lawn Mower
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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
the 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 gross or net torque of this engine was laboratory
rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with
the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of
mower will be significantly lower.
Go to www.Toro.com to view specifications on your
mower model.
Form No. 3371-302 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
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  • Page 1 You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for Important calls attention to special mechanical product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, information and Note emphasizes general information or to register your product.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Safety removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers light. and the B71.1 specifications of the American National •...

  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Service any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. Safe Handling of Gasoline • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the extreme care in handling gasoline.

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 114-7982 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2.

  • Page 5: Installing The Blade Control Bar

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Installing the Blade Control Procedure WARNING No Parts Required Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating Procedure condition.

  • Page 6: Installing The Starter Rope

    Installing the Starter Rope No Parts Required Procedure Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 6). Figure 6 G017458 1. Starter rope 2. Rope guide Figure 5 Note: To make the rope easier to install, squeeze the control bar on the handle.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview G017646 G017459 Figure 8 Figure 7 1. The oil level is at its 3. The oil level is too 1. Cutting height lever (4) 8. Blade control bar maximum. low—add oil to the 2. Spark plug 9. Upper handle crankcase.

  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Operation Service Interval: Before each use or daily Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Move the mower to a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. DANGER 3. Insert, but do not screw in, the dipstick into the Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position WARNING comfortable for you. Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into Rotate the handle lock, move the handle to one of three contact with the moving blade, causing serious positions, and lock the handle into position (Figure 13).

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Using the Self-propel Drive Start the engine in one of 2 ways: To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your • Pull the recoil starter from the operating position sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with (Figure 14).

  • Page 11: Recycling The Clippings

    Figure 18 G017463 Figure 21 2. Pull the blade control bar to the handle (Figure 19). 2. Rear discharge plug 1. Discharge deflector Figure 19 3. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figure 20). Figure 20 Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.

  • Page 12: Bagging The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, G017464 install a new Toro replacement bag. Figure 24 1. Discharge deflector 2. Rear discharge plug If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the 3.

  • Page 13: Removing The Grass Bag

    Removing the Grass Bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide (Figure 26). G017473 Figure 26 1. Lower rope guide Note: The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle. 2. Raise and hold up the discharge deflector. 3.

  • Page 14: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before side-discharging the clippings. Important: Ensure that the rear discharge plug is locked in place.

  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 32). cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.

  • Page 16: Cutting Leaves

    Cutting Leaves • If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn notches higher than the rear cutting height. shows through the cut leaf cover.

  • Page 17: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Replacing the Air Cleaner 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Service Interval: Yearly 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug cover (Figure 36).

  • Page 18: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly 1. Ensure that the fuel tank contains little or no fuel so that fuel does not leak out when you tip the mower onto its side. 2. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. Service Interval: Yearly—Replace the blade or have 2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up. it sharpened (more frequently if the 3.

  • Page 20: Folding The Handle

    Storage 1. Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height. Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. 2. Move the mower onto a flat paved surface. 3. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water Preparing the Mower for supply to the washout port on the mower housing (Figure 42).

  • Page 21: Removing The Mower From Storage

    G017467 Figure 43 2. To unfold the handle, refer to Assembling and Unfolding the Handle in the Setup section. Removing the Mower from Storage Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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  • Page 24: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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