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Toro 20372 Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Model No. 20372—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 20374—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.

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.
Read this information 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. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the product.
G017291
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2013—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
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 the 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 US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Form No. 3381-204 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3381-204* A
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product Important calls attention to special mechanical information and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special your product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Go to www.Toro.com to view Improperly using or maintaining this mower could result in specifications on your mower model.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on • See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and the ground away from your vehicle before filling. installation of accessories.

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. 94-8072 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2.

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Installing the Handle Procedure No Parts Required Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter Procedure rope in the rope guide.

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start model only Refer to Charging the Battery (page 15). G017323 Figure 5 1. The oil level is at its 3. The oil level is too maximum. low—add oil to the crankcase. 2. The oil level is too high—remove oil from the crankcase.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Recommended Fuel: • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable.

  • Page 8: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Starting the Engine 1. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (Figure WARNING 11). Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

  • Page 10: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Figure 14 If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it;...

  • Page 11: Installing The Grass Bag

    Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 15). G017306 Figure 16 1. Bag-on-demand lever (in bagging position) • For recycling the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the lever and move the lever rearward until the button on the lever pops up.

  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side-discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 11).

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    • If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro or more of the following: replacement blade. – Replace the blade or have it sharpened. – Walk at a slower pace while mowing.

  • Page 14: Preparing For Maintenance

    Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Preparing for Maintenance Replacing the Air Cleaner 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

  • Page 15: Changing The Engine Oil

    8. Install the cover. Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 14).

  • Page 16: Replacing The Fuse

    area and charge the battery at room temperature (70° or 22° C) whenever possible. 1. Connect the charger to the machine wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 23). G017310 Figure 24 1. Rear deflector 3. Battery 2. Screw 4.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly 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.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning under the Machine Cable Housing Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the Service Interval: Before each use or daily self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. WARNING 1. Loosen the cable-support nut (Figure 28). The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing.

  • Page 19: Storage

    Storage 1. Remove the ignition key (electric-start model only). 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. handle freely. 3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 31. Preparing the Machine for Important: Route the cables to the outside of the Storage...

  • Page 20: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company. Australian Consumer Law: Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro Dealer.

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