Toro Recycler 20950 Operator's Manual
Toro Recycler 20950 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20950 Operator's Manual

48cm lawn mower

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Recycler
Model No. 20950—Serial No. 311000001 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. It
is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural
uses.
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
© 2012—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
48cm Lawn Mower
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
This product complies with all relevant European
directives. For details, see the separate product specific
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the
engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.
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.
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—"personal safety
Form No. 3367-987 Rev C
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. Write the product model and serial numbers in the space Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe below: service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety

    instruction.” Read and understand the instruction • Before using, always visually inspect to see that because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or with the instruction may result in personal injury. grass catchers, are in place and working correctly.
  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    • Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts...
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Setup Decals Important: Remove and discard the protective Important: Safety and instruction decals are plastic sheet that covers the engine. located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Attaching the Handle Manufacturer's Mark No Parts Required 1.
  • Page 5: Assembling The Grass Bag

    Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Figure 6 Procedure The assembled grass bag. Filling the Engine with Oil Parts needed for this procedure: Figure 4 SAE 30 automotive grade oil with an API service 19 fl oz classification of SL, SM, or higher (not supplied with Slide the bag over the wire frame.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Operation Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil. 3. Install the dipstick securely. Filling the Fuel Tank Important: Change the engine oil after the first DANGER 5 operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Figure 11 Figure 10 Note: The cutting height settings are as follows: A = 21 mm; B = 33 mm; C = 50 mm; D = 67 mm; E = 84 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level mm;...
  • Page 8: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 16 and Figure 17). Figure 13 3.
  • Page 9: Recycling The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag.
  • Page 10: Operating Tips

    • Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does • For best performance, install a new blade before the not cut the leaves finely enough. cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade.
  • Page 11: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 12: Changing The Engine Oil

    Figure 25 Figure 26 4. If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel, replace it. 5. Place a drain pan next to the right side of the mower 5. If the air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface several (Figure 27).
  • Page 13: Lubricating The Upper Handle

    Lubricating the Upper Handle Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes Service Interval: Yearly because grit entering the cylinder can damage the engine. Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low-viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or as 5.
  • Page 14: Replacing The Blade

    Figure 34 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed; moving the jacket downward Figure 32 increases the ground speed. 1. Cable mount 5. Tighten the nut firmly. 6. Start the mower and check the adjustment. 2.
  • Page 15: Emptying The Fuel Tank

    Figure 36 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the mower to a dry area. 3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting. Emptying the Fuel Tank 1.
  • Page 16: Folding The Handle

    Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Figure 37 Storage 1. Handle knob (2) WARNING 2. Move the handle forward as shown in Figure 38. Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. •...
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  • Page 20 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product...

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