Toro 20332 Operator's Manual

Toro 20332 Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Model No. 20332/20332C—Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Model No. 20334/20334C—Serial No. 313000001 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.
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2012—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower
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.
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,
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 Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Form No. 3377-153 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3377-153* A
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    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 product Important calls attention to special mechanical information and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special your product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross Read and understand the contents of this manual before horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine you start the engine. manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you to to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the potential personal injury hazards.
  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on • See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and the ground away from your vehicle before filling. installation of accessories.
  • 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. 94-8072 104-7953 Electric-start model only 1.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 117–2718 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
  • Page 6: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    Figure 4 1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide Filling the Engine with Oil Figure 3 No Parts Required 2. Move the handle to the operating position. Procedure 3. Install and tighten the handle knobs that you removed in step 1. Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil.
  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil-fill tube, then remove the dipstick. 5. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 5). Insert the Button in the Electric • If the oil level is below the Add mark on the Starter dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3...
  • Page 8: 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 machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
  • Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING Note: Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, contact with the moving blade, causing serious or higher.
  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (Figure 12). Figure 14 Recoil start Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands Figure 12 on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the 1.
  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    Figure 16 Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. 1. Notches 3. Grass bag pin (2) 2. Rear deflector If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it;...
  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings Use side discharging for cutting very tall grass. If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 11). WARNING The blade is sharp;...
  • 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. Do not...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    • Refer to your engine operator's manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Preparing for Maintenance 1.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Air Filter

    run dry through normal usage. If you must tip the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down. WARNING Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too • A red light indicates that the charger is charging the low or too high and you run the engine, you may battery. damage the engine. • A green light indicates that the charger is fully charged or 11.
  • Page 17: Replacing The Blade

    Figure 28 G017398 Figure 27 4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 28). 1. Fuse 2. Fuse holder 5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure 29). 4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 27). Note: Your machine comes with a spare fuse in the battery compartment.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 1. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting height setting. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 9). Cable 2. Move the machine onto a flat paved surface. Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the 3.
  • Page 19: Storage

    Storage 1. Remove the electric-start button (electric-start model only). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. Preparing the Machine for 3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 33. Storage Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the handle.
  • 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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