Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3367-669RevA

53cmRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.20998—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ModelNo.20999—SerialNo.311000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmoweris

intendedtobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.

Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson

well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialproperties.It

isnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorforagricultural

uses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury

andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating

theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor

productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga

dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace

below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(

Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended

precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualusestwowordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean

directives.Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecic

DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross

horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe

enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.

Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass

oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthe

governorspeed;doingsomaycreateanunsafecondition

resultinginpersonalinjury.

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe

service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing

instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and

togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessential

thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemowerread

andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore

theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention

tothesafetyalertsymbol(

Figure2)whichmeans

Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3367-669 Rev A 53cm Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20998—Serial No. 311000001 and Up Model No. 20999—Serial No. 311000001 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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instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury. • Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass catchers, are in place and working correctly. • Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
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and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard. – before refueling. – before removing the grass catcher. – before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator’s position. • Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire. – before clearing blockages or unclogging chute. – before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.
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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 114-2820 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 4.
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Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required 117-5918 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting Procedure 3. Slow 1. Unfold the handle as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4. Figure 3 Model 20998 shown Figure 4 Model 20998 shown 2. Tighten all handle knobs.
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Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil. 3. Move the upper handle to the desired position and tighten the upper handle knob firmly (model 20999 only) (Figure 5). 3. Install the dipstick securely. Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
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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. Figure 8 2. Squeeze the button on the lever with your thumb and fully insert the recycle plug into the opening (Figure 9). Figure 9 3. Release the button on the lever and ensure that the top of the lever is lies fully in the switch channel (Figure 10).
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Product Overview Figure 13 1. Grass bag 2. Side discharge chute 3. Recycle plug (installed) Specifications Model Figure 11 Model 20998 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cutting height lever (4) Oil fill/Dipstick Upper handle knob Recoil start handle Blade control bar 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Upper handle Self-propel drive bar Fuel tank cap Air filter Spark plug Figure 12 Model 20999 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cutting height lever (4) Oil fill/Dipstick Recoil start handle Blade control bar Upper handle 6. 7. 8. 9.
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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 mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Figure 15 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 15).
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Figure 18 Figure 16 3. Tighten the upper handle knob firmly (Figure 19). Note: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm); 1-1/2 inches (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm); 2-1/2 inches (64 mm); 3 inches (76 mm); 3-1/2 inches (89 mm); 4 inches (102 mm); and 4-1/2 inches (114 mm). Adjusting the Upper Handle Height Model 20999 only You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you. Figure 19 Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher than the angle of the lower handle. 1.
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Figure 23 Model 20999 only 1. Blade control bar Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Figure 20 Using the Self-propel Drive Model 20998 only To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel drive bar (Figure 24) toward the handle and hold it. Figure 21 2. Hold the blade control bar against the handle and pull the recoil starter (Figure 22 or Figure 23). Figure 24 1.
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Figure 25 Figure 27 Model 20999 shown Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) 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) before recycling the clippings.
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Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the grass bag securely on the mower. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings. WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Figure 36 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute (Figure 37). Figure 34 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the recycle plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before side-discharging the clippings. Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the recycle plug securely on the mower (refer to Recycling the Clippings).
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• If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the mower for damage. • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. • Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
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Preparing for Maintenance 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug (Figure 39) before performing any maintenance procedure. Figure 40 2. Replace the air filter (Figure 40). Figure 39 3. Install the cover. 3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 44 Figure 42 Note: Use the straw that comes with the spray can to direct the spray. 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 41). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.) 5. Install the dipstick securely. 6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. 2.
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1 Figure 46 1. 1 to 1-1/2 inches (25 to 38 mm) 2. Self-propel drive bar 3. Cable jacket 4. Cable support nut 5. Cable support G009696 Figure 47 1. Cable mount 2. Hold the self-propel bail 1 to 1-1/2 inches (25 to 38 mm) from the handle (Figure 46). 2. Pull the upper handle back fully rearward. 3. Pull down the cable jacket (toward the mower) until there is no slack in the cable (Figure 46). Note: If the handle does not move smoothly, refer to Lubricating the Upper Handle. 4.
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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. Figure 50 6. Start the mower and check the adjustment. Note: If the self-propel drive is not properly adjusted, repeat this procedure. 4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 50). 5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure 50).
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Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Figure 51 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the mower to a dry area. WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. 3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting. 1.
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Figure 52 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 53. Figure 53 Model 20998 shown 3. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above. Removing the Mower from Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. 2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m). 3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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International Distributor List Distributor: Atlantis Su ve Sulama Sisstemleri Lt Balama Prima Engineering Equip. B-Ray Corporation Casco Sales Company Ceres S.A. CSSC Turf Equipment (pvt) Ltd. Cyril Johnston & Co. Equiver Femco S.A. G.Y.K. Company Ltd. Geomechaniki of Athens Guandong Golden Star Hako Ground and Garden Hako Ground and Garden Hayter Limited (U.K.) Hydroturf Int. Co Dubai Hydroturf Egypt LLC Ibea S.P.A. Irriamc Irrigation Products Int’l Pvt Ltd. Jean Heybroek b.v. Lely (U.K.
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The Toro Warranty Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser* to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship. Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator’s Manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.