Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)

22, Recycler

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Lawn Mower

Model No. 20017—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Form No. 3352-565 Rev A

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The

illustration below identifies the location of the model

and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers

in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-5607

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the following words:

• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will

cause serious injury or death if you do not follow

the recommended precautions.

• Warning signals a hazard that may cause

serious injury or death if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor

or moderate injury if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight

information. Important: calls attention to special

mechanical information and Note: emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

Warning

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 this

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 U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission

Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance

and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through

the engine manufacturer.

The engine manufacturer has specified the rated

engine gross horsepower based on SAE

standards/procedures (J1940 and J1995). As

configured to meet safety, emission, and operating

requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this

class of lawn mower will be significantly lower. Do not

tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor

speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition

resulting in personal injury.

Safety

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade

safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn

mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American

National Standards Institute in effect at the time of

production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before the engine is ever started.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this mower

could result in injury or death. To reduce this

potential, comply with the following safety

instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from

the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands

and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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22, Form No. 3352-565 Rev A Recycler) Lawn Mower Model No. 20017—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Introduction Read this manual 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.
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General Operation Slope Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate this machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine is running.
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• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. General Service • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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Product Overview Setup 3 Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 4 2 Unfolding the Handle Warning 5 Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. 1 6 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 7 Cutting height lever Oil fill/Dipstick Recoil start handle Blade control bar 5. 6. 7. 8. 1 S Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. S If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Filling the Engine with Oil Filling the Fuel Tank Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station. 1. Remove the dipstick. Important: To reduce starting problems next season, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old. 1/2 in. (1 cm) m-5571 m-5604 2.
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Adjusting the Cutting Height Caution If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height. 2, Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height levers forward; to lower the mower, move them all rearward.
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Operation Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you. Starting the Engine 1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time. m–7830 m-5582 m-5572 Note: If the air temperature is below 55°F (13°C), firmly push the primer in 5 times. 2. Hold the blade control bar (A) against the handle.
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Recycling the Clippings Installing the Grass Bag Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. 1. Raise and hold up the rear door. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 8) before recycling the clippings. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute on page 9) before recycling the clippings. m-5586 2.
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Side Discharging the Clippings Operating Tips Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 8) before side discharging the clippings. Important: Ensure that the rear discharge plug is in place before you side discharge the clippings. m-5587 Installing the Side Discharge Chute • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the blade could hit.
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Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves. • If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height. • Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough. Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position.
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Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 10. 1. Rotate the air filter cover to remove it. Lubricating the Wheel Gears 1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove the rear wheels. 2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown. 2. Replace the air filter. 3. Install the cover. m-5594 Changing the Engine Oil m-5646 3. Install the rear wheels.
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Replacing the Blade Cleaning the Mower 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. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it. Warning Warning The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing.
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Storage Folding the Handle Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Warning Preparing the Mower for Storage Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Warning S Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. S If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Gasoline vapors can explode. S S Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. S Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee and The Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS-2 (Guaranteed to Start) Engines A Full Two-Year Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, promise to repair any Toro Product used for residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component.