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Toro Super Recycler 20057 Operator's Manual

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Super Recycler

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20057—Serial No. 250000001 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 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.
E 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
)
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
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.
Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
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
m-8102
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
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—2003.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3352-860
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.toro.com

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  • Page 1: Lawn Mower

    This spark ignition system complies with Canadian You may contact Toro directly at www.toro.com for ICES-002. product and accessory information, help finding a Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est dealer, or to register your product.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    General Operation Slope Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy •...

  • Page 3: Safety/Instruction Decals

    Safety/Instruction Decals • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle Important: Safety and instruction decals are located before filling. 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 3. Rotate the handle rearward. Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick. m-8150 m-8152 m-8153/m-5571 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

  • Page 6: Before Operating

    Before Operating 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 mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.

  • Page 7: 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, add fuel install the dipstick.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Operation Adjusting the Handle Height Starting the Engine You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you. 1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times 1. Remove the with your thumb, lower handle knobs holding the primer that attach the in for a second lower handle ends...

  • Page 9: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive Using the Traction Assist Handle To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your The traction assist handle (A) allows you to use your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace hands to control the speed of the mower instead of with you.

  • Page 10: Recycling The Clippings

    Recycling the Clippings Bagging the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it Removing the Grass Bag on page 11) before...

  • Page 11: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side Discharging the 4. Install the bag onto the door rod. Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 11) before side discharging the clippings.

  • Page 12: 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 cut below the 2-1/4 inch (6 cm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down.

  • Page 13: Recommended Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 7. Each Use •...

  • Page 14: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Clean the pre-cleaner and replace the paper air filter Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating yearly or after every 25 operating hours; replace the hours; change it yearly thereafter. paper air filter more frequently in dusty operating Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil conditions.

  • Page 15: Changing The Oil Filter

    Changing the Oil Filter Lubricating the Wheel Gears Replace the oil filter after every 100 operating hours hours or yearly, whichever comes first. Lubricate each rear wheel with grease yearly. 1. Tip the mower onto 1. Wipe the grease its side (with the air filter fittings just inside the up) to drain the used oil rear wheels with a clean...

  • Page 16: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage 5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware. Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing. Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Warning Gasoline vapors can explode. Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.

  • Page 17: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Remove the lower handle knobs and detach the lower handle brackets (A) from the lower end of both handle sides. m-8097 Note: Attach the lower handle knobs onto the bolts in the handle to prevent losing them. 2.

  • Page 18: The Toro Starting Guarantee

    – failure to follow proper maintenance procedures your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years – rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger/paddles striking from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance an object it requires—or we will fix it free of charge.
  • Page 19 Date Hours Air Cleaner Change Oil Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Storage Used Service (does not apply (mowers only) Plug Preparation (mowers only) to two-cycle) Part No. 374-0018 Rev. C...

  • Page 20: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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