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Toro Recycler 20779 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20779 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3323-214
53 cm Recycler
Walk Power Lawn Mower
Model No. 20779—200000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
International English (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3323-214 53 cm Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20779—200000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Page Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to be completely satisfied with your new purchase. Introduction ....... . .

  • Page 3: Safety

    ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—1998 and ISO standard refuelling. 5395:1990(E). Information or terminology specific to Toro lawn mowers is enclosed in parenthesis. – Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and engine is running or when the engine is hot.
  • Page 4 Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, slopes. if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the or roads.

  • Page 5: Sound Pressure

    Sound Power Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. This unit has a sound power level of 97 LwA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive Do not change the engine governor setting or 84/538/EEC and amendments.
  • Page 6 Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted Disengage mower. Keep deflector shield in place. Stop engine before Battery charging leaving operator position. condition Hourmeter/elapsed Fuel operating hours Fast Neutral Slow First gear Decreasing/Increasing Second gear Grease lubrication point Third gear Cutting element —...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Primer (start aid) Move control. Push primer three times. Pull rope. Properly dispose of Wheel batteries. Insert key in ignition Wheel traction switch. Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the lawn mower by standing in the operating position. Unpacking the Lawn Mower IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful when unpacking...

  • Page 8: Installing The Starter Rope

    Note: Installing the Discharge Tunnel You can adjust the handle height by installing the handle bolt and knob through a different set of holes. Plug 4. Slide the upper handle section ends over the lower handle so that the sections nest together (Fig. 3). 1.

  • Page 9: Before Starting

    Before Starting 7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the Filling the Crankcase with Oil dipstick.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during operation and prevents gum–like varnish deposits from forming in the engine during periods of POTENTIAL HAZARD storage. In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. IMPORTANT: Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel stabilizer/conditioner.

  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    mower, activating the self-propelled drive. The faster you walk, the farther the handle will slide and the faster the lawn mower will propel (Fig. 11). 1344 Figure 9 1. Primer Note: If the temperature is 55 F (13 C) or below, push the primer five times, waiting two seconds between each m–4206 push.

  • Page 12: Using The Grass Bag

    1. Before starting the engine, push the lawn mower into the grass. Stop moving the lawn mower when the letters on the SmartWheel design on the rear left wheel are upright (Fig. 12). 2. Use the SmartWheel design (Fig. 12) to compare the tips of the grass blades to the letters on the wheel.
  • Page 13 Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. 1912 Figure 14 Cut the grass until the bag is full.

  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    Replace the blade when necessary with an original Set the height-of-cut on the front wheels one notch Toro replacement blade. lower than the rear wheels. For example, set the front Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves wheels at the C setting and the rear wheels at the D setting.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    If you cut up a lot of oak leaves, you can add lime to your grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the oak leaves. Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Each Service Item Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Engine Check the engine oil before each use.

  • Page 16: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Someone accidentally starting the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Remove the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Push wire aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

  • Page 17: Servicing The Air Filter

    POTENTIAL HAZARD A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with thrown debris or blade contact will cause injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD M-3044 Replace a broken or missing washout fitting immediately before using the lawn mower Figure 18...

  • Page 18: Maintaining The Cutting Blade

    1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 7). 3. Loosen the screw that secures the air filter cover to the engine (Fig. 19). Tilt the air cleaner cover down and clean the cover thoroughly.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Self-Propelled Drive Cable

    6. Tighten the nut on the cable support (Fig. 23). Installing the Blade 7. Release the drive bracket. 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, an accelerator, a 8. Install the belt cover. lock washer and a blade bolt. The blade’s sail must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation.

  • Page 20: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    2. Spin the wheels to distribute the oil into the bushings. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Wipe up any excess oil. 2. Remove the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 7). 4. Move the rear wheel height-of-cut levers to the C 3.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    4. Use a pump-type syphon to drain the fuel into a clean 6. Run the engine until it stops. approved gasoline container. 7. Start the engine again to make sure that all the 5. Install the wire onto the spark plug. gasoline is out of the carburetor.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Problem Corrective Action Discharge chute plugs 1. Move throttle lever from the Slow to the Fast position 2. Raise the cutting height 3. Slow down 4. Allow the grass to dry before mowing 5. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck Mower will not self-propel 1.

  • Page 23: Removing From Storage

    1. Loosen the knobs that secure the upper handle. 2. Carefully swing the upper handle forward until it rests on the engine (Fig. 28). m–4217 Figure 28 Removing From Storage 1. Carefully unfold the upper handle until it nests with the lower handle, then tighten the knobs.

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