Toro 20373 Operator's Manual

Toro 20373 Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Model No. 20373—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.
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.
G017291
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower
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.
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 enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Form No. 3371-626 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 Form No. 3371-626 Rev A 22in Recycler ® Lawn Mower Model No. 20373—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Operator's Manual Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com. Introduction Model No. This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is Serial No.
  • Page 2: General Operation

    Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be Avoid discharging material against a wall or ordered through the engine manufacturer. obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross surfaces.
  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Children WARNING Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to deadly poison that can kill you. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed that children will remain where you last saw them.
  • 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 1. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 4). Important: Remove and discard the protective Important: Route the cables to the outside of plastic sheet that covers the engine. the handle knobs as you install the handle. Installing the Blade Control No Parts Required Procedure...
  • Page 6: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
  • Page 8: Adjusting Cutting Height

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING 1. Move the mower to a level surface. Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into 2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. If the ignition switch on your mower (Figure 11) is a toggle switch (with both an “I” and a “Stop”), push the switch to the (“I”) position. Otherwise, go to step 2. Figure 13 Note: If the mower does not freely roll backward G017317 after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands Figure 11...
  • Page 10: Checking The Blade Brake Clutch Operation

    Important: When you release the blade control bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not stop properly, stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Operation Figure 15 Check the control bar before each use to ensure that the blade brake clutch system is operating properly.
  • Page 11: Recycling The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, 2. Rear deflector install a new Toro replacement bag. 2. Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it bag rest in the notches on the handle (Figure 19).
  • Page 12: Operating The Bag-On-Demand Lever

    Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is attached to the mower. • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the bag-on-demand lever and move the lever forward until the button on the lever pops up (Figure 20).
  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the 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 14: Cutting Leaves

    set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Air Filter

    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 16: Replacing The Air Cleaner

    Replacing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner Yearly cover (Figure 24). 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.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Figure 28 This figure is simplified for the purpose of clarity. G017323 Figure 26 3. Tighten the nut on the cable support. 1. The oil level is at its 3. The oil level is too maximum. low—add oil to the crankcase.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Blade Brake Clutch Shield

    6. Remove the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 30). 7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts. 8. Install the blade brake clutch shield that you previously removed. 9. Install the blade driver and disk that you previously removed.
  • Page 19: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Folding the Handle 6. Start the engine and run it until there are no more clippings that come out from under the mower housing. WARNING 7. Stop the engine. Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can 8. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating from the mower.
  • Page 20: 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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