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21in Super Recycler® Lawn Mower
Model No. 20053—Serial No. 270000001 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.
Figure 1
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.
Figure 2
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.
© 2006—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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.
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 you start the engine.
The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3356-740 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
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- Page 1 Other states or federal areas may additional information, contact an Authorized Service have similar laws. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the This spark ignition system complies with Canadian location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
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Page 2: General Operation
Slope Operation The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes throw objects. -
Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Important: Safety and instruction decals are located • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged tank or container opening at all times until fueling is decals. -
Page 4: Assembling And Unfolding The Handle
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Assembling and Unfolding the Handle Figure 4 4. Rotate the handle rearward (Figure 5). Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. -
Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil
Product Overview Figure 7 1. Starter rope 2. Rope guide 2. Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 8). Figure 9 1. Recoil start handle 6. Primer 2. -
Page 6: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Operation Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 12). Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. -
Page 7: Starting The Engine
Figure 16 Starting the Engine 1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 17). Figure 13 Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you. -
Page 8: Stopping The Engine
Side-discharging the Clippings Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. Important: Ensure that the rear discharge plug is in Stopping the Engine place before you recycle the clippings (Figure 22). Release the blade control bar (Figure 20). -
Page 9: 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... -
Page 10: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
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 After the rst 5 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •... -
Page 11: Replacing The Blade
Figure 28 Figure 31 3. Replace the air filter. 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level 4. Install the cover (Figure 29). reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 32). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.) Figure 29... -
Page 12: Cleaning The Mower
3. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water supply to the washout port on the mower housing (Figure 34). Figure 34 1. Washout port 4. Turn the water on. Figure 33 5. Start the engine and run it until there are no more clippings that come out from under the mower housing. -
Page 13: Folding The Handle
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry. 5. Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post. 6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season. -
Page 14: 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 striking an object from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance –... - Page 15 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. E...
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Page 16: 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.