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Toro Recycler 20333C Operator's Manual
Toro Recycler 20333C Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20333C Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Model No. 20333—Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Model No. 20333C—Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.

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. It is not designed for cutting brush or for
agricultural uses.
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.
© 2012—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower
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.
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.
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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.
Form No. 3375-446 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3375-446* A
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product Important calls attention to special mechanical information and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special your product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross Read and understand the contents of this manual before horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine you start the engine. manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you to to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the potential personal injury hazards.
  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on • See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and the ground away from your vehicle before filling. installation of accessories.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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

    Setup Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you install the handle. Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Installing the Blade-control No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade-control bar into the upper handle (Figure 3). Figure 4 2.
  • Page 6: Filling The Engine With Oil

    3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil-fill tube, then remove the dipstick. 5. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 6). • If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is at...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
  • Page 8: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING Note: Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, contact with the moving blade, causing serious or higher.
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine (centimeters). If the machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Note: You can start the engine either from the operating position (Figure 12) or at the engine (with the recoil-start Stopping the Engine handle out of the rope guide).
  • Page 10: Disengaging The Blade

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, operating condition. Have the machine inspected and install a new Toro replacement bag. serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 11 Installing the Grass Bag • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the bag-on-demand lever and move the lever forward 1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 18). until the button on the lever pops up (Figure 19). Figure 19 1.
  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings Installing the Side-discharge Chute Lift up the side deflector and install the side-discharge chute Use side discharging for cutting very tall grass. (Figure 21). If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position;...
  • 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. Do not...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    • Refer to your engine operator's manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Preparing for Maintenance hand fuel pump to remove the fuel.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure 23). Figure 23 Figure 25 1. Dipstick 2. Replace the air filter (Figure 24). 4. Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick down to drain the used oil out through the oil-fill tube (Figure 26).
  • Page 16: Replacing The Blade

    Cleaning the Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may Blade-brake-clutch Shield damage the engine. 11. Install the dipstick securely. Service Interval: Every 25 hours 12. Recycle the used oil properly. Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield yearly to prevent the blade from stalling while you mow.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning under the Machine Cable Housing Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the Service Interval: Before each use or daily self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. WARNING 1. Loosen the cable-support nut (Figure 29). The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing.
  • Page 18: Storage

    Storage 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 32. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. handle knobs as you fold the handle. Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode.
  • Page 19 Notes:...
  • Page 20 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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