Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro Recycler 20010 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices
Safety and Instruction Decals
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-propel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Handle Height
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Cable
Maintaining the Blade
Lubricating the Self-propel Drive
Cleaning the Underside of the Mower Housing
Cleaning Under the Belt Cover
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Discharge Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
The Toro Company
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All Rights Reserved
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Back Cover

Introduction

Page Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
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All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with
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your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
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Toro parts, or other information you may require.
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When you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the
factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
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your product. These numbers will help the Dealer or
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Service Representative provide information about your
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product. You will find the model and serial number decal
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located in a unique place on the product as shown below.
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1. Model and Serial Number Decal
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For your convenience, write the product model and serial
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numbers in the space below.
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Model No:
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Serial No.
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16 Read this manual to learn how to operate and maintain
your product. This manual will help you and others avoid
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personal injury and damage to the product. Although Toro
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designs, produces, and markets safe, state-of-the-art
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products, you are responsible for using the product
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properly and safely and for training persons who you
allow to use the product about safe operation.
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The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
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you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
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DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words
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used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless
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of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
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