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Toro Recycler 20961 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20961 Operator's Manual

55cm lawn mower with smartstow
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55cm Recycler
Model No. 20961—Serial No. 404320000 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. Using this product for purposes
other than its intended use could prove dangerous to
you and bystanders.
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.
Visit www.Toro.com for more information, including
safety tips, training materials, 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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your mobile device, scan the
QR code on the serial number decal to access
warranty, parts, and other product information.
1. Model and serial number location
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.
© 2018—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Register at www.Toro.com.
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Lawn Mower with SmartStow
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 complies with all relevant European
directives; for details, please see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque
of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
Do not tamper with or disable safety devices on the
machine, and check their proper operation regularly.
Do not attempt to adjust or tamper with the engine
speed control; doing so may create an unsafe
operating condition, resulting in personal injury.
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Form No. 3428-124 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3428-124* A
Printed in Mexico
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Society of additional information, contact an Authorized Service Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model configured to meet safety, emission, and operating and serial numbers of your product ready.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Introduction ............... 1 This machine has been designed in accordance with Safety ............... 2 EN ISO 5395. General Safety ........... 2 Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 General Safety Setup ................ 5 1 Unfolding the Handle ........5 This product is capable of amputating hands and 2 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the feet and of throwing objects.

  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 4 decal131-4514 131-4514 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire before performing maintenance. 4. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 5.

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition.

  • 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 rope in the rope guide. g230719 Figure 4...

  • Page 7: Filling The Crankcase With Oil

    Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g222533 Figure 5 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g230447...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.

  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Fuel Safety Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional information. • Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damage property. – To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.

  • Page 10: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g231765 Figure 10 Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all wheels to the same cutting height (Figure 12).

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    • Check the grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently for any wear or deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro parts when necessary. Slope Safety • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.

  • Page 13: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-Propel Drive Recycling the Clippings To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace If the grass bag is on the machine and the with you...

  • Page 14: Bagging The Clippings

    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 machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 15). If the bag-on-demand lever is in the recycling position, move it to the bagging position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 14).

  • Page 15: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    • For best performance, install a new blade before Side-Discharging the the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro Clippings replacement blade. Use side-discharging for cutting very tall grass. Cutting Grass If the grass bag is on the machine and the •...

  • Page 16: After Operation

    Cutting Leaves After Operation • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need After Operation Safety to make more than a single pass over the leaves. • If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves General Safety on the lawn, mow at a higher cutting height and then again at the desired cutting height.

  • Page 17: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle 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. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. g186136 Figure 19 Hold the handle while disengaging the handle...

  • Page 18: Storing The Machine In The Vertical-Stow Position

    Storing the Machine in the into an approved fuel container until it is at or below the level recommended by the engine Vertical-Stow Position manufacturer. During the mowing season or in the off-season, you can store your machine in the vertical position to minimize storage space.
  • Page 19 g186013 Figure 23...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Figure 24 • To ensure optimum performance of the machine, 1. Spark-plug wire use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, After performing the maintenance procedure(s), and such use could void the product warranty.

  • Page 21: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: Yearly Unclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 25). Changing the engine oil is not required, but if you want to change the oil, use the following procedure.

  • Page 22: 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 fuel. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. Turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 30). g231390 Figure 29 g269307...

  • Page 24: Storage

    Preparing the Machine for Storage On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile.
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  • Page 27 The Toro Company (“Toro”) respects your privacy. When you purchase our products, we may collect certain personal information about you, either directly from you or through your local Toro company or dealer. Toro uses this information to fulfil contractual obligations - such as to register your warranty, process your warranty claim or to contact you in the event of a product recall - and for legitimate business purposes - such as to gauge customer satisfaction, improve our products or provide you with product information which may be of interest.

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