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Toro 20016 Operator's Manual

Toro 20016 Operator's Manual

22in recycler lawn mower
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22in Recycler® Lawn Mower
Model No. 20016—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Introduction
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.
Figure 1
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.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety
requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers and the
B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.
The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3354-611 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003. This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. •...

  • Page 4: Unfolding The Handle

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. 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: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 7 1. Cutting height lever 6. Fuel tank cap 2. Oil ll/Dipstick 7. Air lter 3. Recoil start handle 8. Primer 4. Blade control bar 9. Spark plug 5. Self-propel drive bar Figure 8 1. Grass bag 3.

  • Page 6: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you.

  • Page 7: Using Self-Propel Drive

    Starting the Engine 1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 13). Figure 13 Note: If the air temperature is below 55°F (13°C), firmly push the primer in 5 times. 2.

  • Page 8: Bagging The Clippings

    Figure 18 Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings.

  • Page 9: 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...

  • Page 10: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After the rst 2 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...

  • Page 11: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 2.

  • Page 12: Cleaning The Mower

    5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure 33). Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing. 6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅m). Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅m) is very tight.

  • Page 13: Removing The Mower From Storage

    1. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely (Figure 35). Figure 35 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 36. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle. Figure 36 3.

  • Page 16: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure: Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership.

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