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Toro Recycler 21463 Owner's Manual

Toro Recycler 21463 Owner's Manual

22in lawn mower with smartstow
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22in Recycler
Model No. 21463—Serial No. 400000000 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, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
product information.
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.

Safety-Alert Symbol

The safety-alert symbol
manual and on the machine identifies important safety
messages that you must follow to prevent accidents.
© 2023—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Figure 1
Figure 1
(Figure
2) shown in this
Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower with SmartStow
The safety-alert symbol appears above information
that alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and
is followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
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.
Be sure to register your machine at
www.Toro.com/register. Registration ensures
that you are notified should there be a product recall.
Your registration information is never sold or shared
with third party companies. To avoid waste and
help the environment, a discharge chute does not
come with your purchase (most customers prefer to
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recycle or bag their grass clippings). You can request
a discharge chute when you register your product
at www.Toro.com/register. Simply check the box in
the online registration form and Toro will send you a
discharge chute at no additional charge. Please allow
1 to 2 weeks for delivery.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Form No. 3465-415 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
*3465-415*
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in Mexico
All Rights Reserved
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Simply check the box in 1. Model and serial number location the online registration form and Toro will send you a discharge chute at no additional charge. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for delivery.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Using the Self-Propel Drive....... 12 Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, Shutting Off the Engine........13 and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through Engaging the Blade .......... 13 the engine manufacturer. Disengaging the Blade........13 Checking the Blade-Brake-Clutch Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque Operation ............

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death. • Read, understand, and follow the instructions and warnings in this Operator’s Manual and on the machine and attachments before starting the engine.

  • Page 4: 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 decal133-8198 133-8198 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.

  • 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 Note: Ensure that the cables are routed on the outside of the handle and are not pinched (D of Figure g334364 Figure 3...

  • Page 6: Installing The Blade-Control Bar

    Installing the Blade-Control Bar No Parts Required Procedure g344378 Figure 4 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g334351 Figure 5...

  • Page 7: Adding Oil To The Engine

    Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g222533 Figure 6...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    – If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro engine. Avoid creating a source of ignition until distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all the fuel vapors have dissipated. approved attachments and accessories.

  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Filling the Fuel Tank Type Unleaded gasoline Minimum octane rating 87 (US) or 91 (research octane; outside the US) Ethanol No more than 10% by volume Methanol...

  • 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 9 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 DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine, remove the electric-start button (if equipped), and wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting the cutting height.

  • Page 12: During Operation

    Use your full attention while operating the discharge chute frequently for any wear or machine. Do not engage in any activity that deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property parts when necessary. damage may occur.

  • Page 13: Shutting Off The Engine

    g334136 g003123 Figure 13 Figure 15 Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward Pull the blade-control bar to the handle (Figure after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands 16). in place, and allow the machine to roll a couple of centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel drive.

  • Page 14: Checking The Blade-Brake-Clutch Operation

    Important: When you release the blade-control Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it to stop. does not stop properly, stop using your machine Go to the front of the machine and check the immediately and contact an Authorized Service newspaper ball.

  • Page 15: Bagging The Clippings

    Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. 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 15).

  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new Toro blade adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. before the cutting season begins or when •...

  • Page 17: Folding The Handle

    With the engine running and the blade engaged, Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to spray a stream of water in front of the right, rear dry the underside of the machine to prevent it wheel (Figure 22).

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

    Storing the Machine in the below the level recommended by the engine manufacturer. Vertical-Stow Position During the mowing season or in the off-season, you can store your machine in the vertical position to minimize storage space. decal133-8198 Figure 24 DANGER Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    • To ensure optimum performance of the machine, you must tip the machine prior to running use only genuine Toro replacement parts and out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove accessories. Replacement parts and accessories the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, side, with the dipstick down.

  • Page 20: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter *There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the Service Interval: Every 25 hours crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in the following steps.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Blade

    Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, screw it in, then remove the dipstick. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 29). • If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, carefully pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps through...

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield

    Cleaning the Adjusting the Self-Propel Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield Drive For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only Service Interval: Every 25 hours Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield yearly to prevent Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the blade from stalling while you mow. the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive.

  • Page 23: 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.
  • Page 24 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.

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