Toro 20318 Operator's Manual

20in Recycler
Model No. 20318-Serial No. 313000001 and Up

Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners or professional,
hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting grass
on well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial
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. Write the numbers
in the space provided.
1. Model and serial number plate
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.
© 2012-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
/Rear Bagging 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.
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
General Operation .................................................. 2
Slope Operation ...................................................... 2
Children................................................................. 2
Service ................................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 4
Installing the Handle................................................ 4
Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope
Guide................................................................. 5
Filling the Engine with Oil ........................................ 5
Product Overview .......................................................... 6
Operation ..................................................................... 6
Attachments/Accessories......................................... 6
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 6
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 7
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 7
Starting the Engine .................................................. 8
Stopping the Engine ................................................ 8
Mulching the Clippings ............................................ 8
Bagging the Clippings .............................................. 8
Operating Tips ....................................................... 9
Form No. 3376-290 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
or other reproductive harm.
Original Instructions (EN) All Rights Reserved *3376-290* A
Printed in the USA