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Toro Recycler 20655 Operator's Manual
Toro Recycler 20655 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20655 Operator's Manual

55cm recycler lawn mower
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55cm Recycler

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20655—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
E 2005—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
)
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the EN 836 and
the ISO 5395 standards in effect at the time of
production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1 and ISO standard 5395.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
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familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
mower.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up
and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Do not operate the mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
foot wear.
Do not pull the mower backward unless
absolutely necessary. Look down and behind
before and while moving backward.
Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.
See the Toro instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories. Only use Toro
accessories.
Printed in the USA
Register your product at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3352-580 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)

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Summary of Contents for Toro Recycler 20655

  • Page 1: Lawn Mower

    Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol additional information, contact an Authorized Service to avoid possible injury or death. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Improperly using or maintaining this mower and serial numbers of your product ready. The could result in injury or death.
  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    Frequently check components and replace with genuine Toro parts, when necessary. Keep children out of the mowing area and under • the watchful care of a responsible adult Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    Sound Power Replace a faulty muffler. • Do not change the engine governor setting or • This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of overspeed the engine. 98 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC. Sound Pressure Vibration This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 85 dBA, based on measurements of...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
  • Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil engine. level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 1.
  • Page 6: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, Level slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 1.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Starting the Engine hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace 1. Firmly push in with you. the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer...
  • Page 8: Recycling The Clippings

    Recycling the Clippings Installing the Grass Bag 1. Go to the left side of the lawn mower. Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. 2. Step on the handle release bar. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 9) before recycling the clippings.
  • Page 9: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side Discharging the Removing the Grass Bag Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 10: Operating Tips

    For best performance, install a new blade before disperse the clippings over the lawn for even • the cutting season begins. fertilization. Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try • replacement blade. one or more of the following: Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
  • Page 11: Recommended Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the engine oil level. Each Use •...
  • Page 12: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the Wheel Gears Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. 1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil remove the rear wheels.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Cleaning the Mower Important: You will need a torque wrench to 1. With the engine install the blade properly. If you do not have a running on a flat paved torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this surface, spray a stream procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 14: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Fully Folded Position You can fold the handle in two positions: vertical and fully folded. Vertical Position 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.
  • Page 15: Removing The Mower From Storage

    6. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. m-6289 7. Fold the upper handle rearward as shown. m-7309 Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you unfold the upper handle. 8.

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