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Toro Recycler 20958 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20958 Operator's Manual

55cm recycler lawn mower
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55cm Recycler
Model No. 20958-Serial No. 310000001 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.
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
© 2012-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
®
Lawn Mower
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 complies with all relevant European directives.
For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of
Conformity (DOC) sheet.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. 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.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
General Lawn Mower Safety ..................................... 2
Sound Pressure ...................................................... 3
Sound Power .......................................................... 3
Hand/Arm Vibration .............................................. 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Installing the Blade Control Bar .............................. 5
2 Installing the Handle ............................................. 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
Product Overview .......................................................... 6
Specifications ......................................................... 6
Operation ..................................................................... 7
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 7
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 7
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 8
Form No. 3374-867 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3374-867* A
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety

    Do not operate the equipment when barefoot these safety instructions. or wearing open sandals. Toro designed and tested this machine for reasonably safe • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to service; however, failure to comply with the following be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    • To ensure the best performance and safety, area to be mowed. purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where accessories. Do not use will fit parts and 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. 114-7982 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2.

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you install the handle. Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Installing the Blade Control No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade-control bar into the upper handle (Figure 3). Figure 4 2.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 5 1. Dipstick Figure 6 3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 1. Handle 8. Cutting-height lever (4) 4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil-fill tube. 2. Blade-control bar 9. Air filter 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the 3.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Operation Service Interval: Before each use or daily Filling the Fuel Tank Note: Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 fl. oz.), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, DANGER or higher.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Starting the Engine 1. If the ignition switch on your machine (Figure 11) is a WARNING toggle switch (with both an “I” and a “Stop”), push the switch to the “I” position. Otherwise, go to step 2. Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.

  • Page 9: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive Engaging the Blade To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the must engage the blade to mow.

  • Page 10: Disengaging The Blade

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, 5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. install a new Toro replacement bag. Not Using the Grass Bag If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it;...

  • Page 11: Installing The Grass Bag

    Removing the Grass Bag WARNING To remove the bag, reverse the steps above. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Installing the Side-discharge Chute Lift up the side deflector and install the side-discharge chute (Figure 22). Figure 21 1. Clean here 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;...

  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    • Refer to your engine operator's manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. 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 hand fuel pump to remove the fuel.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Use a screw driver to open the air-filter cover (Figure 24). Figure 24 Figure 26 1. Dipstick 2. Replace the air filter (Figure 25). 7. Tip the machine onto its side, with the oil-fill tube down, to drain the used oil through the oil-fill tube into the oil-drain pan (Figure 27).

  • Page 16: Replacing The Blade

    Cleaning the Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may Blade-brake-clutch Shield damage the engine. 14. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely. Service Interval: Every 25 hours 15.

  • Page 17: 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 30). The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing.

  • Page 18: Storage

    Storage 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 33. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. handle knobs as you fold the handle. Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode.
  • Page 19 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 20 Toro's option, under warranty at no cost for parts and labor. Frame failure due to misuse or abuse and failure or repair required due to rust or corrosion are not covered.

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