Toro Recycler 20954 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20954 Operator's Manual

55cm lawn mower
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55cm Recycler
Model No. 20954-Serial No. 400000000 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. 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
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.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
© 2016-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
identifies the location of the
Figure 1
(Figure
Register at www.Toro.com.
®
Lawn Mower
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 complies with all relevant European directives.
For details, please see the separate product specific
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
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.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower
will be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.com to view
specifications on your mower model.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
General Safety......................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 4
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Guide................................................................. 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 6
4 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Before Operation ....................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ........................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 9
Adjusting the Handle Height..................................... 9
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 9
During Operation .....................................................10
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During Operating Safety..........................................10
Form No. 3408-676 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3408-676* A
Printed in the USA
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register attention.
  • Page 2: Safety

    Safety Starting the Engine ..........10 Using the Self-Propel Drive ........10 Shutting Off the Engine ..........11 This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO Recycling the Clippings ...........11 5395:2013 Bagging the Clippings ..........11 Side-Discharging the Clippings.........11 Operating Tips ............12 General Safety After Operation ............13 After Operating Safety ..........13...
  • 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. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 4: 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 1. Remove and save the 2 handle knobs and 2 carriage bolts from the handle brackets (Figure decal132-4470...
  • Page 5: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    Note: The pins do not show through the holes in the handle ends when the handle is in the folded position. 3. Unfold the handle to the operating position by rotating it rearward (Figure Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: To start the engine safely and easily...
  • Page 6: Filling The Engine With Oil

    the Full mark on the dipstick; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 16). Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you Filling the Engine with Oil may damage the engine. 7.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview g192021 Figure 11 g027121 g027121 1. Blade-control bar 8. Cutting-height lever (4) Figure 10 2. Self-propel-drive bar 9. Spark-plug wire 3. Adjustment knob for the 10. Side-discharge door self-propel drive 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top 4.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Filling the Fuel Tank Operation • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline Before Operation with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • ETHANOL: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) Before Operation Safety or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable.
  • Page 9: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 14). Figure 15 1. Loosen both handle knobs until you can push the square edges of the carriage bolts out of the square holes in the handle brackets.
  • Page 10: During Operation

    • Use accessories and attachments approved by the The Using the Self-Propel Drive Toro® Company only. • To engage the self-propel drive: Squeeze the self-propel-drive bar against the handle and hold it Slope Safety (Figure 19).
  • Page 11: Shutting Off The Engine

    G017321 g017321 Figure 19 1. Self-propel-drive bar Note: The maximum self-propel-drive speed is fixed. To reduce the speed, increase the space between the self-propel-drive bar and the handle. • To disengage the self-propel-drive: release the self-propel-drive bar. Note: The machine comes with freewheeling clutches that make it easier to pull the machine rearward.
  • Page 12: 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 13: After Operation

    After Operation After Operating Safety General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water heater or on other appliances.
  • Page 14 g189871 Figure 23 1. Handle knob 2. Carriage bolt 2. Fold the handle by rotating it forward (Figure 24). g192010 Figure 24 1. Operating position 2. Folded position 3. Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward the inside) through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.torodealer.com (US customers only). Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the engine-oil level. •...
  • Page 16: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Yearly 1. Unclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 27). g187518 Figure 28 1. Dipstick 3. Full 2. Add 4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up) to drain the used oil from the oil-fill tube (Figure 29).
  • Page 17: Replacing The Blade

    through until the oil level is at the Full mark 5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware on the dipstick. (Figure 31). • If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick;...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel. 2. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
  • Page 19 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 20 Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over one month The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee does not apply when the product is used commercially. • Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the Some engines used on Toro Products are warranted by the engine manufacturer.

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