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Toro Super Recycler 20382 Operator's Manual

Toro Super Recycler 20382 Operator's Manual

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Super Recycler
Model No. 20382—Serial No. 312000001 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.
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.
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
G017490
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.
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. 3371-298 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
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  • Page 1 Form No. 3371-298 Rev A ® Super Recycler Lawn Mower Model No. 20382—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Figure 2 Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury 1.
  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    Safety removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers light. and the B71.1 specifications of the American National •...
  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Service any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. Safe Handling of Gasoline • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the extreme care in handling gasoline.
  • Page 4 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 Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle (Figure 3). Important: Remove and discard the protective 3. Rotate the handle rearward (Figure 4). plastic sheet that covers the engine. Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly...
  • Page 6 Figure 6. Wait 3 minutes after adding oil to check the oil level with the dipstick. Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.58 quart or 18.6 oz. (0.55 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of Installing the Starter Rope SH, SJ, SL, or higher.) Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out No Parts Required...
  • Page 7: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Operation Service Interval: Before each use or daily Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 10). DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
  • Page 8: Handle (Figure

    Starting the Engine Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height. 1. Pull the blade control bar to the handle (Figure 13). Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height levers forward; to lower the mower, move them all rearward (Figure 11).
  • Page 9: Recycling The Clippings

    A worn grass bag could allow debris to be thrown and result in serious personal injury or death to the G017463 operator or bystanders. Figure 17 Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, 1. Discharge deflector 2. Rear discharge plug install a new Toro replacement bag.
  • Page 10: Figure

    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. WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 11: Figure

    G017463 Figure 23 2. Rear discharge plug 1. Discharge deflector Important: Ensure that the rear discharge plug is locked in place. To lock the plug, firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs, and rotate the lever on the plug to the left (Figure 24).
  • Page 12: Installing The Side Discharge Chute

    WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1. Unlock the side discharge door (Figure 27). G017463 Figure 25 1.
  • 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.
  • Page 14: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 15: Install The Dipstick Securely 8

    3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up, to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube (Figure 35). Figure 33 G017485 4. If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel, Figure 35 replace it.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Blade

    Figure 37 1. Grease fitting 2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease. Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Before each use or daily G017529 Figure 38 Every 25 hours—Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
  • Page 17: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage 1. Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height. Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. 2. Move the mower onto a flat paved surface. 3. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water Preparing the Mower for supply to the washout port on the mower housing (Figure 39).
  • Page 18: Removing The Mower From Storage

    G017492 Figure 40 2. To unfold the handle, refer to Assembling and Unfolding the Handle in the Setup section. Removing the Mower from Storage Connect the wire to the spark plug.
  • Page 19 Notes:...
  • Page 20: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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