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22in Recycler
Model No. 20333—Serial No. 404320000 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. Using this product for purposes
other than its intended use could prove dangerous to
you and bystanders.
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.
Visit www.Toro.com for more information, including
safety tips, training materials, 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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your mobile device, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
product information.
1. Model and serial number location
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.
© 2019—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
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Lawn Mower
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Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
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.
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque
of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
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The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Form No. 3424-529 Rev A
Operator's Manual
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Safety-alert symbol
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3424-529* A
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Summary of Contents for Toro Recycler 22in 20333

  • Page 1: Introduction

    Authorized Service The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model for information regarding the US Environmental and serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Introduction ............... 1 This machine has been designed in accordance with Safety ............... 2 ANSI B71.1-2017. General Safety ........... 2 Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 General Safety Setup ................ 5 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle....5 This product is capable of amputating hands and 2 Installing the Blade-Control Bar......
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 4 decal131-4514 131-4514 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire before performing maintenance. 4. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 5.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure Note: Ensure that the cables are routed on the outside of the handle and are not pinched (D of Figure g236451 Figure 3...
  • Page 6: Installing The Blade-Control Bar

    Installing the Blade-Control Bar No Parts Required Procedure g235299 Figure 4 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. g236533 Figure 5...
  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure g231765 Figure 6 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g230447 Figure 7...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Before Operation Filling the Fuel Tank •...
  • Page 10: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g231765 Figure 11 Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 2 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 12).
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all wheels to the same cutting height (Figure 13).
  • Page 12: During Operation

    • Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro small children out of the operating area and under parts when necessary. the watchful care of a responsible adult who is not operating the machine.
  • Page 13: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Using the Self-Propel Drive Engaging the Blade To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You must engage the blade to mow.
  • Page 14: Disengaging The Blade

    Disengaging the Blade Set all 4 wheels to the 83 mm (3-1/4 inch) cutting-height setting. Release the blade-control bar (Figure 20). Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the machine housing (about 76 mm or 3 inches in diameter).
  • Page 15: Bagging The Clippings

    Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 17). If the bag-on-demand lever is in the recycling position, move it to the bagging position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 16).
  • Page 16: Operating The Bag-On-Demand Lever

    Operating the move the lever rearward until the button on the lever pops up. Bag-on-Demand Lever Important: For proper operation, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either and then remove any grass clippings and collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the debris from the bag-on-demand door and the grass bag is attached to the machine.
  • Page 17: 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 18: After Operation

    After Operation Turn the water on. Start the engine and run it until the clippings no longer come out from under the machine. After Operation Safety Shut off the engine. General Safety Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose from the machine.
  • Page 19: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward the inside) through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end. Ensure that the WARNING square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the upper or lower square hole in its related handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly bracket (Figure...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel. • To ensure optimum performance of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories g032617 made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, Figure 29 and such use could void the product warranty.
  • Page 21: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0.44 L (15 fl oz) Service Interval: Every 25 hours Oil viscosity SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 Use a screw driver to open the air-filter cover detergent oil (Figure 30). API service classification SJ or higher Move the machine to a level surface.
  • Page 22: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. Service Interval: Yearly—Replace the blade or have Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then it sharpened (more frequently if the remove the dipstick.
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield

    Cleaning the Adjusting the Self-Propel Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield Drive For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only Service Interval: Every 25 hours Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield yearly to prevent Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the blade from stalling while you mow. the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive.
  • Page 24: Storage

    Preparing the Machine for Storage On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile.
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  • Page 27 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.

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