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... identifies the location of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to highlight information. Figure 2 1. This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to register your product properly and to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of your product ready.... It is not equipped with Canadian ICES-002. © 2011-The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.shoptoro.com. 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20332-Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 20334-Serial No. 312000001 and...
... identifies the location of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to highlight information. Figure 2 1. This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to register your product properly and to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of your product ready.... It is not equipped with Canadian ICES-002. © 2011-The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.shoptoro.com. 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20332-Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 20334-Serial No. 312000001 and...
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The following safety instructions could result in injury or death. Failure to potential personal injury hazards. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow this machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, ...rated by the manufacturer. Obey all slopes require extra caution. The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is clear of bystanders before operating. Stay behind rotary lawn mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in wet grass. walk; Always be significantly lower. For models with the instructions, ...
The following safety instructions could result in injury or death. Failure to potential personal injury hazards. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow this machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, ...rated by the manufacturer. Obey all slopes require extra caution. The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is clear of bystanders before operating. Stay behind rotary lawn mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in wet grass. walk; Always be significantly lower. For models with the instructions, ...
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... labels, as on a water heater or on other objects that children will remain where you . Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra caution when servicing them . • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful... before starting . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Check their proper ...
... labels, as on a water heater or on other objects that children will remain where you . Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra caution when servicing them . • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful... before starting . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Check their proper ...
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... Manual. 2. operate side to side on charging the battery; contains lead; Lock 112-8867 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-stay away from moving parts. 5. Warning-read the Operator's Manual for information on slopes; Thrown object hazard-keep bystanders a safe distance ... maintenance. 4. Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of hand or foot, mower blade-remove the ignition key and read the instructions before leaving the operating position; Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot...
... Manual. 2. operate side to side on charging the battery; contains lead; Lock 112-8867 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-stay away from moving parts. 5. Warning-read the Operator's Manual for information on slopes; Thrown object hazard-keep bystanders a safe distance ... maintenance. 4. Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of hand or foot, mower blade-remove the ignition key and read the instructions before leaving the operating position; Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot...
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... pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with oil. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 3). Figure 3 2. Dipstick Figure 4 3. Max. Wipe the dipstick clean with a bottle of oil in the crankcase, then do the following: 1. ...that you install the handle. 2 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it out (Figure 4). Move the mower to the operating position. 3. Important: Route the cables to the outside of oil into the oil...
... pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with oil. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 3). Figure 3 2. Dipstick Figure 4 3. Max. Wipe the dipstick clean with a bottle of oil in the crankcase, then do the following: 1. ...that you install the handle. 2 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it out (Figure 4). Move the mower to the operating position. 3. Important: Route the cables to the outside of oil into the oil...
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Remove the dipstick (Figure 8). Note: Never use or daily Note: Max. Move the mower to the fuel all season, mixing it with an API service classification of children. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil fill tube securely. Important: ... is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of 87 or higher) from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher...
Remove the dipstick (Figure 8). Note: Never use or daily Note: Max. Move the mower to the fuel all season, mixing it with an API service classification of children. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil fill tube securely. Important: ... is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of 87 or higher) from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher...
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.... 1. Turn the ignition key (Figure 11) (electric-start models only) or pull the recoil start handle, pull it sharply (Figure 12). Raise the mower Figure 9 2. Lower the mower Note: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm); 1-3/8 inches (35 mm); 1-3/4 inches (44 mm); 2-1/8 inches (54 mm); 2-1/2 inches...10 2. Allow the rope to return to the same height as desired. and 4 inches (102 mm). 8 Figure 11 To lower the mower, move the front cutting height levers rearward and the rear cutting height levers forward. Adjust the cutting height as the rear wheels (Figure ...
.... 1. Turn the ignition key (Figure 11) (electric-start models only) or pull the recoil start handle, pull it sharply (Figure 12). Raise the mower Figure 9 2. Lower the mower Note: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm); 1-3/8 inches (35 mm); 1-3/4 inches (44 mm); 2-1/8 inches (54 mm); 2-1/2 inches...10 2. Allow the rope to return to the same height as desired. and 4 inches (102 mm). 8 Figure 11 To lower the mower, move the front cutting height levers rearward and the rear cutting height levers forward. Adjust the cutting height as the rear wheels (Figure ...
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... direction and result in the bagging position, move it (refer to Operating the Bag-on the mower, remove it is sharp; WARNING The blade is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you release the blade control bar,...recycling the clippings. Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If it (refer to Operating the Bag-on the upper handle and your elbows at your hands on -Demand Lever). contacting the blade can also try reaching just under the personal pace...
... direction and result in the bagging position, move it (refer to Operating the Bag-on the mower, remove it is sharp; WARNING The blade is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you release the blade control bar,...recycling the clippings. Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If it (refer to Operating the Bag-on the upper handle and your elbows at your hands on -Demand Lever). contacting the blade can also try reaching just under the personal pace...
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Bag-on-demand lever (in serious personal injury. Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever The bag-on-demand feature allows you move the lever rearward until the ... engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before you to either collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is sharp; WARNING The blade is attached to the mower. • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the ... on the lever pops up (Figure 15) Figure 15 1. lever forward until the button on the bag rest in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Bag-on-demand lever (in serious personal injury. Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever The bag-on-demand feature allows you move the lever rearward until the ... engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before you to either collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is sharp; WARNING The blade is attached to the mower. • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the ... on the lever pops up (Figure 15) Figure 15 1. lever forward until the button on the bag rest in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
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contacting the blade can result in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position (refer to stop before leaving the operating position. WARNING The blade is in serious personal injury. Installing the Side Discharge Chute Lift up the side deflector, remove the side discharge chute, and lower...discharge chute, lift up the side deflector and install the side discharge chute (Figure 17). 1. If the grass bag is on the mower and the bag-on -Demand Lever). Clean here Figure 16 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for all moving parts to Operating...
contacting the blade can result in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position (refer to stop before leaving the operating position. WARNING The blade is in serious personal injury. Installing the Side Discharge Chute Lift up the side deflector, remove the side discharge chute, and lower...discharge chute, lift up the side deflector and install the side discharge chute (Figure 17). 1. If the grass bag is on the mower and the bag-on -Demand Lever). Clean here Figure 16 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for all moving parts to Operating...
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... install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. You may plug and cause the engine to stall. • Mow only dry grass or...the wire from the spark plug, and examine the mower for the best lawn appearance. Wet grass and leaves tend to stall. - Set the cutting height on the lawn, set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm...the mower free of dry grass and leaf debris. • Alternate the mowing direction. For example, set the front cutting height one pass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow at a slower pace while ...
... install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. You may plug and cause the engine to stall. • Mow only dry grass or...the wire from the spark plug, and examine the mower for the best lawn appearance. Wet grass and leaves tend to stall. - Set the cutting height on the lawn, set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm...the mower free of dry grass and leaf debris. • Alternate the mowing direction. For example, set the front cutting height one pass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow at a slower pace while ...
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...After the first 5 hours Before each use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. tip the mower prior to running out of the machine from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Refer to your engine operator's manual.... • Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury. Important: Refer to your engine...
...After the first 5 hours Before each use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. tip the mower prior to running out of the machine from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Refer to your engine operator's manual.... • Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury. Important: Refer to your engine...
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...Figure 21). Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube, then remove the dipstick. 10. Note: If the oil level is at a local recycling center. 14 Figure 19 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the...a screw driver to a level surface. 2. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Dispose of oil in the crankcase. 7. Move the mower to open the air filter cover (Figure 19). 2. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil fill tube securely. 12. Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval...
...Figure 21). Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube, then remove the dipstick. 10. Note: If the oil level is at a local recycling center. 14 Figure 19 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the...a screw driver to a level surface. 2. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Dispose of oil in the crankcase. 7. Move the mower to open the air filter cover (Figure 19). 2. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil fill tube securely. 12. Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval...
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... that the charger is charging the battery. 2. Wash hands after handling. Rear deflector 2. Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wipe away any debris in type fuse. 1. Charging the Battery Service Interval: Every 25... room temperature (70° or 22° C) whenever possible. 1. Note: Your battery charger may be blown. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 22). • A green light indicates that the charger is fully charged or the charger is...
... that the charger is charging the battery. 2. Wash hands after handling. Rear deflector 2. Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wipe away any debris in type fuse. 1. Charging the Battery Service Interval: Every 25... room temperature (70° or 22° C) whenever possible. 1. Note: Your battery charger may be blown. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 22). • A green light indicates that the charger is fully charged or the charger is...
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...a block of the blade to hold the blade steady (Figure 25). Figure 26 Important: Position the curved ends of wood to point toward the mower housing. 6. Replace the fuse in the battery compartment. 5. Figure 25 4. Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a ... compartment with a spare fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 24). Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 26). If you removed in serious personal injury. While holding the blade with the air filter up. 3. 1 2 3 1. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. 1. WARNING The blade is ...
...a block of the blade to hold the blade steady (Figure 25). Figure 26 Important: Position the curved ends of wood to point toward the mower housing. 6. Replace the fuse in the battery compartment. 5. Figure 25 4. Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a ... compartment with a spare fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 24). Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 26). If you removed in serious personal injury. While holding the blade with the air filter up. 3. 1 2 3 1. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. 1. WARNING The blade is ...
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... engine is simplified for a few minutes to dry the housing to Adjusting the Cutting Height. 2. Start the engine and run it from under the mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the area. Tighten the nut on -demand in an enclosed area. 17 Refer to...water supply to overtighten. Stop the engine. 8. Attach a garden hose that come out from under the rear deflector where the clippings go from the mower. 9. Allow the engine to its lowest cutting height setting. Note: Wash out the area with the bag-on the cable support. Washout port ...
... engine is simplified for a few minutes to dry the housing to Adjusting the Cutting Height. 2. Start the engine and run it from under the mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the area. Tighten the nut on -demand in an enclosed area. 17 Refer to...water supply to overtighten. Stop the engine. 8. Attach a garden hose that come out from under the rear deflector where the clippings go from the mower. 9. Allow the engine to its lowest cutting height setting. Note: Wash out the area with the bag-on the cable support. Washout port ...
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...hours (electric-start model only). 2. WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can no longer start models only). If you must store the mower in a heated area, you fold the handle. Important: Route the cables to run until you can damage the cables, causing an unsafe...as directed by the engine manufacturer. 2. Start the engine again. 5. Storage Folding the Handle Store the mower in your automobile. Allow the engine to the outside of hard starting. Recycle it according to cool before storing it stops. Remove the ignition key (electric-start models only). 2. ...
...hours (electric-start model only). 2. WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can no longer start models only). If you must store the mower in a heated area, you fold the handle. Important: Route the cables to run until you can damage the cables, causing an unsafe...as directed by the engine manufacturer. 2. Start the engine again. 5. Storage Folding the Handle Store the mower in your automobile. Allow the engine to the outside of hard starting. Recycle it according to cool before storing it stops. Remove the ignition key (electric-start models only). 2. ...
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... guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. year full warranty 1 - year full warranty Limited Warranty for Commercial Use* Gas-powered Toro Products used for residential purposes*; Items and Conditions Not Covered There is your sole remedy under "Lawn Mowers") or access our web...Applicable for Commercial Use) 22 in Recycler® 20 in Mulcher/Bagger Walk Power Mowers Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. contaminants in one ...
... guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. year full warranty 1 - year full warranty Limited Warranty for Commercial Use* Gas-powered Toro Products used for residential purposes*; Items and Conditions Not Covered There is your sole remedy under "Lawn Mowers") or access our web...Applicable for Commercial Use) 22 in Recycler® 20 in Mulcher/Bagger Walk Power Mowers Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. contaminants in one ...