Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsLawn MowersToro 20995

FormNo.3376-634RevA

53cmRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.20995—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.20996—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned

primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns

onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting

brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

equipmentdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

machineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister

yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthefollowing

space:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.

Fordetails,seetheseparateproduct-specicDeclarationof

Conformity(DOC)sheet.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross

horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.Ascongured

tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements,the

actualenginehorsepoweronthisclassoflawnmowerwill

besignicantlylower.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthegovernor

speed;doingsomaycreateanunsafeconditionresultingin

personalinjury.

Contents

Introduction..................................................................1

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.....................................2

SoundPressure......................................................3

SoundPower..........................................................3

Hand/ArmVibration..............................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4

Setup............................................................................5

1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................5

2InstallingtheRecoil-starterRopeintheRope

Guide.................................................................6

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................6

4InstalltheMulchPlugortheGrassBag....................7

ProductOverview..........................................................8

Specications.........................................................9

Operation.....................................................................9

FillingtheFuelTank................................................9

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................9

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................10

AdjustingtheUpperHandleHeight..........................10

StartingtheEngine.................................................11

UsingtheSelf-propelDrive......................................12

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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Form No. 3376-634 Rev A 53cm Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20995—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 20996—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Operator's Manual 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.
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• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these Using the Self-propel Drive......................................12 Stopping the Engine ...............................................12 Mulching the Clippings ...........................................12 Bagging the Clippings .............................................13 Side-discharging the Clippings..................................14 Operating Tips ......................................................15 Maintenance ............................
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• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank and • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is • Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. running.
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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. 112-8760 108-7450 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 1. Height of cut 108-7451 1. Height of cut 114-7982 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2.
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Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Unfold the handle as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4. 121–2370 1. Handle in raised position 3. Foot pedal location 2.
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Figure 4 Model 20995 shown Figure 6 1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide 2. Tighten all handle knobs. 3 3. Move the upper handle to the desired position and tighten the upper handle knob firmly (model 20996 only) (Figure 5). Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: This machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter.
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The machine has a safety switch, located at the bottom of the channel at the top, right rear of the machine, that prevents the machine from operating without a mulch plug or a grass bag. This prevents the machine from throwing debris at the operator through the rear chute. For the switch to detect the presence of the mulch plug, the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel (Figure 8). Figure 7 3. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth. 4.
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Product Overview Figure 10 3. Release the button on the lever and ensure that the top of the lever is lies fully in the switch channel (Figure 11). If the top of the lever is not in the switch channel, your machine will not start. Figure 12 Model 20995 Figure 11 Note: If the lever does not latch properly, disconnect the wire from the spark plug and check for and remove any debris buildup in the tunnel. 8 1. Spark plug 5. Recoil-start handle 2. Cutting-height lever (4) 6. Blade-control bar 3.
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Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. • Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.
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1. Move the machine to a level surface. CAUTION 2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 16). 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. Note: To raise the machine, move all 4 cutting height levers forward; to lower the machine, move them all rearward (Figure 17).
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2. Move the upper handle to the desired position (Figure 19). Figure 19 Figure 21 3. Tighten the upper-handle knob firmly (Figure 19). Figure 22 2. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle and pull the recoil starter (Figure 23 or Figure 24). Figure 20 Starting the Engine Important: The machine has a safety system that prevents you from starting the machine unless you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the machine. 1.
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Figure 24 Figure 26 1. Blade-control bar Note: If the machine still does not start, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Test the machine safety system; refer to Testing the Machine Safety System in Storage. Using the Self-propel Drive Model 20995 only To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel drive bar (Figure 25) toward the handle and hold it.
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Removing the Side-discharge Chute (page 15) before mulching the clippings. Important: The machine has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the machine unless you first install the mulch plug securely on the machine (Figure 28). Figure 29 2. Route the starter rope around the lower-rope guide (Figure 30). Figure 28 1. Top of mulch plug lever in channel bottom Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn.
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Removing the Grass Bag Side-discharging the Clippings 1. Route the starter rope around the lower-rope guide (Figure 32). Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the machine, remove it and insert the mulch plug; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 14) before side-discharging the clippings.
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Removing the Side-discharge Chute – Replace the blade or have it sharpened. To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above. – Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Important: Lock the side-discharge door after you close it (Figure 38). – Raise the cutting height on your machine. – Cut the grass more frequently. – Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. – Set the cutting height on the front wheels 1 notch lower than the rear wheels.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level. • Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. • Clean the underside of the machine housing.
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7. Tip the machine onto its side, with the oil-fill tube down, to drain the used oil out through the oil-fill tube into the oil-drain pan (Figure 43). Figure 41 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours G019342 Every 50 hours Figure 43 Yearly or before storage Note: Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. 8. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the operating position. 9.
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• oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps 10 through 12 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. 2. Push the upper handle fully down and spray the inner plastic surface of the outer handle (Figure 47). Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. 13.
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Note: The cable must be loose with the self-propel-drive bar in the released position; otherwise, the machine may creep when the bar is disengaged. Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable Model 20996 only Figure 51 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 49). 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed; moving the jacket downward increases the ground speed. 5. Tighten the nut firmly. 6. Start the machine and check the adjustment.
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Cleaning the Underside of the Machine Housing Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind the handle). • Do not allow bystanders in the area. Figure 52 1. With the engine running on a flat paved surface, spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel (Figure 54). 4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 52).
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Storage Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. Figure 55 • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 56. 2. Run the machine until the engine stops from running out of fuel. 3.
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Testing the Machine Safety System 2. Move the handle to the upright position (Figure 58). 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. If the grass bag is not attached to the machine, remove the discharge plug and install the grass bag. 4. Start the engine. 5.
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Figure 60 1. Grass bag 3. Wire-bag frame 2. Right side of handle partially removed for clarity 4. Slot 6. If the engine does not stop when you perform this test, release the control bar on the handle to stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and take your machine to an Authorized Toro Dealer to have the safety system properly repaired.
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The Toro Warranty and The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair for the original purchaser1the Toro Product listed below if defective in materials or workmanship or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the Operator's Manual have been performed.