Toro 20372 Operator's Manual

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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

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.

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

identifies the location of the

Figure 1

Lawn Mower

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety

messages identified by the safety alert symbol

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.

Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was

laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance

Form No. 3388-643 Rev A

Operator's Manual

Figure 2

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

(Figure

2),

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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
Toro equipment, count on Toro • Never refuel the machine indoors. genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is replacement parts designed to the exact engineering an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water specifications of our equipment.
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 Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING 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 6: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide
Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter G017323 rope in the rope guide. Figure 5 Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle 1.
Page 7: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start model only Refer to Charging the Battery (page 17). Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure g027258 Figure 7 3.
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
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not screw it in. 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level; refer to Figure • If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps through until the oil level on the dipstick is correct.
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Note: If the electric-start button if it has been removed, insert it in the electric starter; refer to Figure 14(electric-start model only). G020174 Figure 14 g027908 Figure 12 Electric start 1. Raise the machine 2. Lower the machine 1. Electric starter 3.
Page 11: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 13) before bagging the clippings.
Page 12: Installing The Grass Bag
Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 17). G017306 Figure 18 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 13: 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 12).
Page 14: 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 15: Maintenance
• Refer to your engine owner's manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Important: Refer to your engine owner'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 5.
Page 16: Replacing The Air Cleaner
Replacing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner Yearly cover (Figure 22). Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
Page 17: Charging The Battery
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 25). G017323 Figure 24 1. The oil level is at its 3.
Page 18: 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 19: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive
g027709 Figure 30 1. Handle (left side) 3. Self-propel-drive cable 2. Adjustment knob 2. Adjust the tension on the cable (Figure 30) by pulling it back or pushing it forward and holding that position. Note: Push the cable toward the engine to increase the traction;...
Page 20: Storage
Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Machine for Storage G017312 WARNING Figure 31 Gasoline vapors can explode. 1. Washout port • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near 5.
Page 21: Remove The Machine From Storage
1. Remove the ignition key (electric-start model only). 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. 3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the handle.
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Page 24: 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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