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Super Recycler
Model No. 21389—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. 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 product model and serial
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.
© 2020—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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Proposition 65 Warning
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. 3441-778 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
*3441-778*
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in Mexico
All Rights Reserved
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Summary of Contents for Toro Super Recycler 21389

  • Page 1: Introduction

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied 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 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 decal137-9196 137-9196 1. Lock 2. Unlock...
  • 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. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g240045 Figure 3...
  • Page 6: Installing The Blade-Control Bar

    Installing the Blade-Control Bar No Parts Required Procedure g241429 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: Adding Oil To The Engine

    Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g222533 Figure 6 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g241560...
  • 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 Before Operation Safety...
  • 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 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 12).
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting the cutting height. •...
  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Check the grass catcher components and the anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall discharge chute frequently for any wear or or obstruction; material may ricochet toward you. deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces. parts when necessary. •...
  • Page 13: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-Propel Drive Shutting Off the Engine To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your that the engine shuts off within sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace 3 seconds after releasing the with you...
  • Page 14: Disengaging The Blade

    Using the Grass Bag Service Interval: Before each use or daily You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to check the blade-brake clutch. Install the empty grass bag on the machine. Start the engine. g003124 Figure 18 Engage the blade.
  • Page 15: Recycling The Clippings

    Recycling the Clippings Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it and lock the side-discharge deflector; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 18) before recycling the clippings.
  • Page 16: 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 and lock the side-discharge deflector; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 18).
  • Page 17: Discharging The Clippings

    Removing the Grass Bag Raise and hold up the rear deflector and lift the grass bag up by the handle off the notches of the handle brackets (A of Figure 23). Install the rear plug (B of Figure 23). Important: Ensure that the rear plug is locked in place.
  • Page 18 g231918 Figure 24 Note: To unlock the plug, rotate the lever on the plug to the right. Installing the Side-Discharge Chute Unlock the side-discharge deflector (A of Figure 25). Lift open the side-discharge deflector (B of Figure 25). Install the side-discharge chute and close the deflector onto the chute (B, C, and D of Figure 25).
  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new Toro blade • Slow down your mowing speed if the machine before the cutting season begins or when necessary.
  • Page 20: Cleaning Under The Machine

    Cleaning Under the Folding the Handle Machine WARNING Service Interval: After each use Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe WARNING operating condition. The machine may dislodge material from • Do not damage the cables when folding or under the machine.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    • To ensure optimum performance of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
  • Page 22: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Servicing the Air Filter Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts Service Interval: Every 25 hours to stop. Yearly Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark Unclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 30).
  • Page 23: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Changing the engine oil is not required, but if you want to change the oil, use the following procedure. Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
  • Page 24: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly—Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly). 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.
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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.
  • 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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