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53cm Recycler
Model No. 20999-Serial No. 313000001 and Up
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 machine properly and to avoid injury and
equipment damage. You are responsible for operating the
machine 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 machine ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the product.
1. Model and serial number location
Write the product model and serial numbers in the following
space:
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
© 2012-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
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Lawn Mower
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 Unfolding the Handle............................................ 5
Guide................................................................. 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 6
4 Install the Mulch Plug or the Grass Bag .................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 8
Specifications ......................................................... 8
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 9
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 9
Adjusting the Upper Handle Height ........................... 9
Starting the Engine .................................................10
Using the Self-propel Drive......................................11
Stopping the Engine ...............................................11
Form No. 3376-788 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3376-788* A
Printed in the USA
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product Conformity (DOC) sheet. and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. -
Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety
Do not operate the equipment when barefoot 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, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and area to be mowed. 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. 112-8760 108-7450 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance 1. -
Page 5: Setup
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Unfold the handle as illustrated in Figure 3. 121–2370 1. Handle in raised position 3. Foot pedal location 2. Handle in lowered position G020797 Figure 3 2. -
Page 6: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide
Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: You must install the recoil-starter rope in Figure 6 the rope guide. Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle 3. - Page 7 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 7). Figure 9 3. Release the button on the lever and ensure that the top Figure 7 of the lever lies fully in the switch channel (Figure 10).
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Page 8: Product Overview
Product Overview 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. -
Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be Service Interval: Before each use or daily hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz.), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an hot muffler. -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
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. Install the mulch plug (Figure 19) or the grass bag (Figure 20) on the machine. -
Page 11: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Using the Self-propel Drive Recycling the Clippings To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 22 and If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it;... -
Page 12: Route The Starter Rope Around The Lower-Rope Guide
Removing the Grass Bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower-rope guide (Figure 28). Figure 25 Figure 28 2. Route the starter rope around the lower-rope guide (Figure 26). 2. Lift the grass-bag handle out from the grooves at the top of the machine and remove the bag from the machine (Figure 29). -
Page 13: Side-Discharging The Clippings
• 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... -
Page 14: Maintenance
Cutting Leaves – Replace the blade or have it sharpened. – Walk at a slower pace while mowing. • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more –... -
Page 15: Replacing The Air Cleaner
Replacing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Unscrew the knob and open the cover (Figure 36). Figure 37 G020262 Figure 36 7. Tip the machine onto its side, with the oil-fill tube down, to drain the used oil out through the oil-fill tube 1. -
Page 16: Lubricating The Wheel Gears
14. Recycle the used oil at a local recycling center. Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval: Yearly 1. Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear wheel and remove the rear wheels. 2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of Figure 41 the gear as shown in Figure 39. -
Page 17: Replacing The Blade
4. Push the cable jacket upward 1/8 inch (3 mm). Note: You can place a ruler against the upper side of the black cable mount and measure how far the upper end of the cable jacket moves (Figure 44). Figure 44 1. -
Page 18: Storage
Storage Preparing the Machine for Storage Figure 46 WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the machine to a dry area. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. 3. -
Page 19: Removing The Machine From Storage
Testing the Machine Safety System 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. - Page 20 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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- Page 23 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 24 Toro's option, under warranty at no cost for parts the Operator's Manual have been performed.