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Toro 20373 Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Model No. 20373—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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Form No. 3375-475 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3375-475* A
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. WARNING You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register CALIFORNIA your product. Proposition 65 Warning...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Improperly using or maintaining this mower could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the following safety instructions. Introduction ..............1 General Operation ..........2 The following instructions have been adapted from the Slope Operation ............3 ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003.

  • 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. 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 3 G020470 Figure 4...

  • Page 6: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 5). Figure 5 1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide G017323 Figure 6 1. The oil level is at its 3. The oil level is too maximum. low—add oil to the crankcase.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    • If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is at the correct level. •...

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Figure 13 Note: If the machine does not start after several Figure 11 attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Raise the machine 2. Lower the machine Using the Self-propel Drive Note: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm); 1-3/8 inches (35 mm);...

  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine If the ignition switch on your machine (Figure 15) is a toggle switch (with both an “I” and a “Stop”), push the switch to the Stop position. Otherwise, hold down the switch in the Stop position until the engine stops. Figure 18 Disengaging the Blade Release the blade control bar (Figure 19).

  • Page 11: Recycling The Clippings

    2. Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag rest in the notches on the handle (Figure 20). Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. 3. Lower the rear deflector.

  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag, reverse the steps above. Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is attached to the machine. • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button G017307 on the bag-on-demand lever and move the lever forward...

  • 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

    • If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height. • Slow down your mowing speed if the machine does not cut the leaves finely enough.

  • Page 15: 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 25). 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    6. After draining out the used oil, return the machine to the operating position. 7. Pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase. Note: 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.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield

    6. Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield (Figure 31). 7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts. 8. Install the blade-brake-clutch shield that you previously removed. 9. Install the blade driver and disk that you previously removed.

  • Page 18: Storage

    Storage 5. Turn the water on. 6. Start the engine and run it until there are no more Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. clippings that come out from under the machine housing. Preparing the Machine for 7.

  • Page 19: Removing The Machine From Storage

    3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 33. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the handle. G017313 Figure 33 4. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above. Removing the Machine from Storage 1.

  • 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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