Toro 20353 Operator's Manual
Toro 20353 Operator's Manual

Toro 20353 Operator's Manual

22in recycler lawn mower
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22in Recycler
Model No. 20353—Serial No. 316000001 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
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
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
© 2015—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
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.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured
to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the
actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will
2),
be significantly lower.
Form No. 3400-888 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3400-888* A
Printed in the USA

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Summary of Contents for Toro 20353

  • Page 1: Introduction

    You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. WARNING You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register CALIFORNIA your product. Proposition 65 Warning...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Introduction ..............1 This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI Safety ................2 B71.1-2012. General Safety............2 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 3 General Safety Setup ................4 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle ..... 4 This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and 2 Filling the Engine with Oil........
  • Page 3: 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 131-0894 Traction Adjustment 1. Attention; read the Operator's Manual—1) Loosen the knob by turning it counter clockwise;...
  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Note: The pins will not show through the holes in the handle ends when the handle is in the folded position. Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic 3. Unfold the handle to the operating position by rotating sheet that covers the engine. it rearward (Figure Assembling and Unfolding the...
  • Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure Note: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 10 1. Handle 8. Belt cover 2. Traction-assist handle 9. Side-discharge deflector 3. Blade-control bar 10. Cutting-height lever (4) g027258 4. Adjustment knob for the 11. Bag-on-demand lever Figure 9 self-propel drive 5. Fuel-tank cap 12. Oil fill/dipstick 6.
  • Page 7: 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). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE Before Operation Safety by volume is acceptable.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels to the same height as the rear wheels (Figure 15). Note: To raise the machine, move the front cutting-height levers rearward and the rear cutting-height levers forward. To lower the machine, move the front cutting-height levers forward and the rear cutting-height levers rearward.
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    • Use accessories and attachments approved by the The (Figure 17). Allow the rope to return to the handle Toro® Company only. slowly. Slope Safety • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 10: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-Propel Drive Using the Traction-Assist Handle To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the The traction-assist handle (Figure 19) allows you to use your machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 18).
  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it before bagging the clippings; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 13).
  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag, reverse the steps in Installing the Grass Bag (page 11). Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is attached to the machine.
  • 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...
  • Page 14: After Operation

    Cutting Leaves 5. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water supply to the washout port on the machine (Figure 25). • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than a single pass over the leaves.
  • Page 15: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle in the handle end. Ensure that the square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the upper or lower square hole in its related handle bracket (Figure 28). WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    • Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage. Yearly or before storage Important: Refer to your engine owner’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. Maintenance Safety •...
  • Page 17: Servicing The Air Filter

    1. Move the machine to a level surface. WARNING 2. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 16). Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak. Gasoline is flammable and explosive and can cause 3. Clean the area around the dipstick. personal injury.
  • Page 18: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Storage Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. Preparing the Machine for 1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 35).
  • Page 20: Remove The Machine From Storage

    Remove the Machine from Storage 1. Check and tighten all fasteners. 2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. 3. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
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  • Page 24 Countries Other than the United States or Canada This warranty is not valid in Mexico. 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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