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53cm Recycler
Model No. 20999-Serial No. 314000001 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. It is not designed for cutting
brush or for agricultural uses.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and
equipment damage. You are responsible for operating the
machine 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 machine ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the product.
1. Model and serial number location
Write the product model and serial numbers in the following
space:
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.
© 2013-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
®
Lawn Mower
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 complies with all relevant European directives.
For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of
Conformity (DOC) sheet.
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.
Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor
speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition resulting in
personal injury.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
General Lawn Mower Safety ..................................... 2
Sound Pressure ...................................................... 3
Sound Power .......................................................... 3
Hand/Arm Vibration .............................................. 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Unfolding the Handle............................................ 5
Guide................................................................. 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 6
4 Install the Mulch Plug or the Grass Bag .................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 8
Specifications ......................................................... 8
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 9
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 9
Adjusting the Upper Handle Height ..........................10
Starting the Engine .................................................11
Using the Self-propel Drive......................................11
Stopping the Engine ...............................................11
Form No. 3381-315 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3381-315* A
Printed in the USA
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product Conformity (DOC) sheet. and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. -
Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety
Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Toro designed and tested this machine for reasonably safe • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to service; however, failure to comply with the following be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 3: Sound Pressure
• To ensure the best performance and safety, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and area to be mowed. accessories. Do not use will fit parts and 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. 112-8760 108-7450 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance 1. -
Page 5: Setup
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Unfold the handle as illustrated in Figure 3. 121–2370 1. Handle in raised position 3. Foot pedal location 2. Handle in lowered position G020797 Figure 3 2. -
Page 6: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide
Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: You must install the recoil-starter rope in Figure 6 the rope guide. Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle 3. - Page 7 For the switch to detect the presence of the mulch plug, the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel (Figure 7). Figure 9 3. Release the button on the lever and ensure that the top Figure 7 of the lever lies fully in the switch channel (Figure 10).
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Page 8: Product Overview
Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Recommended Fuel: • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable. -
Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz.), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Upper Handle Height
CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height. Note: To raise the machine, move all 4 cutting height levers forward;... -
Page 11: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Using the Self-propel Drive Important: The machine has a safety system that To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands prevents you from starting the machine unless you first on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 22 and machine. -
Page 12: Recycling The Clippings
Recycling the Clippings Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 13) before recycling the clippings. -
Page 13: Side-Discharging The Clippings
Removing the Grass Bag Side-discharging the Clippings 1. Route the starter rope around the lower-rope guide Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. (Figure 28). If the bag is on the machine, remove it and insert the recycle plug;... -
Page 14: Operating Tips
• For best performance, install a new blade before the (2-1/2 in). cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro Cutting Leaves replacement blade. • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows Cutting Grass through the cut leaf cover. -
Page 15: Preparing For Maintenance
Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Every 25 hours • Change the engine oil; change it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Every 50 hours • Lubricate the wheel gears. Yearly •... -
Page 16: Lubricating The Wheel Gears
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is 5. Set an oil-drain pan beside the machine on the side of the dipstick. too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. 6. Remove the dipstick from the oil-fill tube (Figure 37). 13. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable
Figure 43 Figure 41 1. Exposed cable Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 4. Push the cable jacket upward 1/8 inch (3 mm). Note: You can place a ruler against the upper side of Cable the black cable mount and measure how far the upper 1. -
Page 18: Cleaning The Underside Of The Machine Housing
1. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug; 1. With the engine running on a flat paved surface, spray a refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 15). stream of water in front of the right rear wheel (Figure 46). 2. -
Page 19: Storage
Storage 2. Move the handle to the upright position (Figure 48). Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. -
Page 20: Testing The Machine Safety System
6. If the engine does not stop when you perform this test, release the control bar on the handle to stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and take your machine to an Authorized Toro Dealer to have the safety system properly repaired. - Page 21 Notes:...
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- Page 23 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
- Page 24 Authorized Toro Service Dealer. tractor structure that other components such as the engine are secured to, cracks or breaks in normal use, it will be repaired or replaced, at Toro's option, under warranty at no cost for parts General Conditions and labor.