Toro Recycler 20951 Operator's Manual

48cm lawn mower

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Recycler
Model No. 20951—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.
Figure 1
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
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
48cm Lawn Mower
®
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
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
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3367-816 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Authorized Service For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.
  • 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 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. 110-7059 110-7178 1. Read the Operator’s 4.
  • Page 5: Attaching The Handle

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Attaching the Handle No Parts Required Figure 4 Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Assembling the Grass Bag •...
  • Page 6: Installing The Fuse

    1. Remove the battery cover and the battery and locate the fuse holder (Figure 8). Figure 8 1. Screw 3. Fuse holder 2. Battery cover 4. Battery 2. Insert the fuse (from the loose parts bag) into the Figure 6 fuse holder (Figure 9).
  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Figure 10 Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level 20951 34kg 79cm 51cm 41cm reaches the Full mark on the dipstick (Figure 10). (75 lbs) lb (31.25”) (20”) (16”)
  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Operation l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.) 3. Install the dipstick. Filling the Fuel Tank Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A WARNING fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher than the angle of the lower handle. 1. Loosen the upper handle knob (Figure 14). Figure 16 Starting the Engine Figure 14 1. Hold the blade control bar (Figure 17) against the handle.
  • Page 10: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Important: When you release the blade control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Figure 19 Note: If the mower does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 11: Rear-Discharging The Clippings

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the Figure 25 cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade.
  • Page 12: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Cutting Grass – Replace the blade or have it sharpened. • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. – Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Do not cut below the 2 inch (51 mm) setting unless –...
  • Page 13: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug (Figure 27) before performing any maintenance procedure. Figure 28 Figure 27 3. Install a new air filter and the air filter cover. 3.
  • Page 14: Lubricating The Upper Handle

    Figure 30 Figure 32 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level 3. Install the rear wheels. reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 31). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 fl oz (0.59 l), type: SAE Lubricating the Upper Handle 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 35). Figure 37 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed;...
  • Page 16: Emptying The Fuel Tank

    Figure 39 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 17: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Figure 40 WARNING 1. Handle knob (2) 2. Upper handle knob Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. 2. Move the handle forward as shown in Figure 40. •...
  • Page 18 Notes:...
  • Page 19 Spypros Stavrinides Limited Cyprus 357 22 434131 Surge Systems India Limited India 91 1 292299901 T-Markt Logistics Ltd. Hungary 36 26 525 500 Toro Australia Australia 61 3 9580 7355 Toro Europe BVBA Belgium 32 14 562 960 374-0269 Rev A...
  • 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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