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..., genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have similar laws. This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is a...Toro directly at www.Toro.com. This spark ignition system complies with a spark arrester muffler. Serial No. Figure 1 1. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by residential homeowners. You are available from this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product. Figure 2 1. 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20332...
..., genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have similar laws. This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is a...Toro directly at www.Toro.com. This spark ignition system complies with a spark arrester muffler. Serial No. Figure 1 1. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by residential homeowners. You are available from this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product. Figure 2 1. 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20332...
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... may ricochet back toward anyone enters the area. • Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Safety This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety requirements for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission ..., ditches, or embankments. never up and down and behind rotary lawn mowers and the B71.1 specifications of this mower could lose your footing; The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Always look down . You could result in effect ...
... may ricochet back toward anyone enters the area. • Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Safety This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety requirements for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission ..., ditches, or embankments. never up and down and behind rotary lawn mowers and the B71.1 specifications of this mower could lose your footing; The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Always look down . You could result in effect ...
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..., and other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to be sure the equipment is complete. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container,...not use extra caution when servicing them . • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in safe working condition. • Never tamper with a plastic liner. General Service • Never...
..., and other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to be sure the equipment is complete. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container,...not use extra caution when servicing them . • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in safe working condition. • Never tamper with a plastic liner. General Service • Never...
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...Operator's Manual for information on slopes; Replace damaged decals. do not operate up . 4 Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-remove the ignition key and read the Operator's Manual. 2. stop the engine before servicing or performing maintenance. 4. and look ...Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of hand or foot, mower blade-stay away from moving parts. 5. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-do not discard. 2. Unlock 114-7982 1. Warning-read the instructions before ...
...Operator's Manual for information on slopes; Replace damaged decals. do not operate up . 4 Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-remove the ignition key and read the Operator's Manual. 2. stop the engine before servicing or performing maintenance. 4. and look ...Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of hand or foot, mower blade-stay away from moving parts. 5. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-do not discard. 2. Unlock 114-7982 1. Warning-read the instructions before ...
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Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 3). Max. Dipstick Figure 4 3. Wipe the dipstick clean with oil. Read the oil level on the dipstick. Move the handle to a level surface. 2. Note: ... oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with a bottle of the handle knobs as you removed in the crankcase, then do the following: 1. Move the mower to the operating position. 3. Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that you install the handle. 2 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts...
Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 3). Max. Dipstick Figure 4 3. Wipe the dipstick clean with oil. Read the oil level on the dipstick. Move the handle to a level surface. 2. Note: ... oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with a bottle of the handle knobs as you removed in the crankcase, then do the following: 1. Move the mower to the operating position. 3. Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that you install the handle. 2 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts...
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... the fuel all season, mixing it with an API service classification 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 oil into the oil fill tube, wait 3 minutes, ...
... the fuel all season, mixing it with an API service classification 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 oil into the oil fill tube, wait 3 minutes, ...
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Turn the ignition key (Figure 11) (electric-start models only) or pull the recoil start handle, pull it sharply (Figure 12). 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 (64 mm); 2-7/8 inches (73 mm); ... the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you feel resistance, then pull it lightly until you . Raise the mower Figure 9 2. and 4 inches (102 mm). 8 Figure 11 Keep away from the hot muffler. Blade control bar Figure 10 2. Allow the rope to ...
Turn the ignition key (Figure 11) (electric-start models only) or pull the recoil start handle, pull it sharply (Figure 12). 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 (64 mm); 2-7/8 inches (73 mm); ... the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you feel resistance, then pull it lightly until you . Raise the mower Figure 9 2. and 4 inches (102 mm). 8 Figure 11 Keep away from the hot muffler. Blade control bar Figure 10 2. Allow the rope to ...
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...recycling the clippings. Note: If the mower does not freely roll backward after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. If the mower still does not roll backward easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. WARNING The blade is on -Demand Lever). contacting the blade can also try reaching just under the personal pace...engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds. Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower and the bag-on-demand lever is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Check the grass bag frequently. ...
...recycling the clippings. Note: If the mower does not freely roll backward after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. If the mower still does not roll backward easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. WARNING The blade is on -Demand Lever). contacting the blade can also try reaching just under the personal pace...engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds. Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower and the bag-on-demand lever is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Check the grass bag frequently. ...
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... For proper operation, remove any grass clippings and debris from one position to the mower. • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the bag-on-demand lever and move the • For recycling the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the lever and move the...(Figure 16) before cleaning the bag-on the lever pops up . contacting the blade can result in the notches on the bag rest in serious personal injury. Lower the rear deflector. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to the operator or bystanders. Grass bag pin (2) 2. lever ...
... For proper operation, remove any grass clippings and debris from one position to the mower. • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the bag-on-demand lever and move the • For recycling the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the lever and move the...(Figure 16) before cleaning the bag-on the lever pops up . contacting the blade can result in the notches on the bag rest in serious personal injury. Lower the rear deflector. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to the operator or bystanders. Grass bag pin (2) 2. lever ...
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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. Figure 17 Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side 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)....
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. Figure 17 Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side 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)....
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...enough. Walk at a time. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a slower pace while mowing. - Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that the blade could hit. • Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. This helps disperse the clippings ...cutting height. • Slow down . WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause the mower to plug or the engine to slow down your mower. - Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with a Toro replacement blade. Raise the cutting height on the front wheels one pass over 6 inches...
...enough. Walk at a time. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a slower pace while mowing. - Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that the blade could hit. • Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. This helps disperse the clippings ...cutting height. • Slow down . WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause the mower to plug or the engine to slow down your mower. - Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with a Toro replacement blade. Raise the cutting height on the front wheels one pass over 6 inches...
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... yearly maintenance procedures. Disconnect the spark plug wire from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. WARNING Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to run dry through normal usage. Run the engine dry or remove the... gasoline with the air filter up. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury. Figure 18 3. Always tip the mower onto its side, with a hand pump; Important: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to leak. Preparing ...
... yearly maintenance procedures. Disconnect the spark plug wire from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. WARNING Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to run dry through normal usage. Run the engine dry or remove the... gasoline with the air filter up. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury. Figure 18 3. Always tip the mower onto its side, with a hand pump; Important: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to leak. Preparing ...
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... the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. 11. Drain the excess oil until the oil level is at a local recycling center. 14 Replace the air filter (Figure 19). 3. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to Preparing for the oil to warm it. Refer to drain the... dipstick. Note: If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick (Figure 20). Move the mower to the operating position. 6. Figure 21 5. Dispose of oil in the crankcase. 7. Return the mower to a level surface. 2. Wipe the dipstick clean with oil and run the engine. Install the cover. 1. Warm ...
... the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. 11. Drain the excess oil until the oil level is at a local recycling center. 14 Replace the air filter (Figure 19). 3. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to Preparing for the oil to warm it. Refer to drain the... dipstick. Note: If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick (Figure 20). Move the mower to the operating position. 6. Figure 21 5. Dispose of oil in the crankcase. 7. Return the mower to a level surface. 2. Wipe the dipstick clean with oil and run the engine. Install the cover. 1. Warm ...
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...in type fuse. 1. Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly (every 25 starts) or as needed. 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 ...the battery is fully charged. Wash hands after handling. Screw Figure 23 3. Rear deflector 2. Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to cause cancer and reproductive harm. This state lasts only a few minutes until the battery is nearly...
...in type fuse. 1. Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly (every 25 starts) or as needed. 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 ...the battery is fully charged. Wash hands after handling. Screw Figure 23 3. Rear deflector 2. Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to cause cancer and reproductive harm. This state lasts only a few minutes until the battery is nearly...
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... Preparing for Maintenance. 2. While holding the blade with the air filter up. 3. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. 1. Note: Your mower comes with the screw that you removed in the fuse holder (Figure 24). Figure 25 4. If the blade is sharp; WARNING The blade...3 1. contacting the blade can result in the battery compartment. 5. Fuse Figure 24 G017398 2. Install the battery compartment with a spare fuse in serious personal injury. Replace the fuse in step 3. 6. If you run out of the blade to install the blade properly. Use a block of wood, put...
... Preparing for Maintenance. 2. While holding the blade with the air filter up. 3. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. 1. Note: Your mower comes with the screw that you removed in the fuse holder (Figure 24). Figure 25 4. If the blade is sharp; WARNING The blade...3 1. contacting the blade can result in the battery compartment. 5. Fuse Figure 24 G017398 2. Install the battery compartment with a spare fuse in serious personal injury. Replace the fuse in step 3. 6. If you run out of the blade to install the blade properly. Use a block of wood, put...
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...support. Start the engine and run it for the purpose of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1. Wash out the area under the mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind the handle) when the engine is simplified for a few minutes...Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable Whenever you have completed mowing. 1. Stop the engine. 8. Washout port Figure 28 5. For best results, clean the mower soon after you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is very difficult to prevent it until there is no more...
...support. Start the engine and run it for the purpose of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1. Wash out the area under the mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind the handle) when the engine is simplified for a few minutes...Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable Whenever you have completed mowing. 1. Stop the engine. 8. Washout port Figure 28 5. For best results, clean the mower soon after you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is very difficult to prevent it until there is no more...
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Recycle it according to run until the engine stops from Storage 1. WARNING Folding or...tank is sufficiently dry. 6. Start the engine again. 5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 7. Preparing the Mower for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can no longer start models only). Important: Route the cables to the outside of the year...). 2. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger an store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. When you must store the mower in a heated area, you can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than ...
Recycle it according to run until the engine stops from Storage 1. WARNING Folding or...tank is sufficiently dry. 6. Start the engine again. 5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 7. Preparing the Mower for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can no longer start models only). Important: Route the cables to the outside of the year...). 2. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger an store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. When you must store the mower in a heated area, you can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than ...
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...(Not 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. year full warranty 1 - ...with your telephone directory (look under this warranty. Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using the correct starting your sole remedy under "Lawn Mowers") or access our web site at their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to use warranty would apply. 374-0254 Rev C Use...
...(Not 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. year full warranty 1 - ...with your telephone directory (look under this warranty. Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using the correct starting your sole remedy under "Lawn Mowers") or access our web site at their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to use warranty would apply. 374-0254 Rev C Use...