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22 Recycler
Lawn Mower
Model No. 20008—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the
numbers in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Warning
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 this
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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 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
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 the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
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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.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—1998.
General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
mower.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up
and thrown by the blade.
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Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com
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- Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or the engine manufacturer. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. The Safety illustration below identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
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Page 2: Slope Operation
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult See the Toro instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use Toro Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the accessories. -
Page 3: Safety/Instruction Decals
Frequently check components and replace with genuine Toro parts, when necessary. Safety/Instruction Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. -
Page 4: Product Overview
Product Overview Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding 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. -
Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil
Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil but it does come with a 20 oz. (0.59 l) bottle of oil. level to the Full mark on the dipstick. -
Page 6: Filling The Fuel Tank
Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine Oil Level Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully Important: To reduce starting problems next season, install the dipstick. -
Page 7: Operation
Stopping the Engine Operation To stop the engine, release the blade control bar. Starting the Engine Important: When you release the blade control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 1. Firmly push in the seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your primer 3 times with your mower immediately and contact your Authorized thumb, holding the... -
Page 8: Side-Discharging The Clippings
For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. m-5587 Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1. Unlock the Cutting Grass side discharge Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a door. -
Page 9: Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Cutting Leaves Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough. After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need the grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the to make more than one pass over the leaves. -
Page 10: Changing The Engine Oil
Changing the Engine Oil 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 9. Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. 2. -
Page 11: Preparing The Mower For Storage
Folding the Handle Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Warning Preparing the Mower for Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating Storage condition. Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. - Page 12 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service 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: 1.