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22in
Recycler ® Lawn
Mower
Model No. 20073--Serial
No. 270000001
and Up
Model No. 20073A--Serial
No. 270000001
and Up
Model No. 20074_Serial
No. 270000001
and Up
Model No. 20074A_Serial
No. 270000001
and Up
Form No.
3357-441
Rev A
Operator's
Manual
Introduction
Read this information
carefully to learn how to operate and
m_nt_n
your product
properly
and to avoid injury and
product
damage. You are responsible
%r 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.
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.
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
read> Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition
65 Warning
The engine
exhaust
from this product
contains
chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause
cancer,
birth defects,
or other reproductive
harm.
\
1
Important:
This engine
is not equipped
with a
spark
attester
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
G004988
Figure 1
1.
Model and serial number plate
\Vrite 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 (Fgure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
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 safeb, emission, and operating requirements,
the
actual engine horsepower
on this class of lawn mower will
be sgnificantly
lower.
© 2006--The
Toro _ Company
8111
Lyndale
Avenue
South
Bloomington,
MN 55420
Register
at www.Toro.com.
Original
Instructions
(EN)
Printed
in the USA.
All Rights
Reserved
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- Page 1 Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com attention. product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever...
- Page 2 Safety • Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety your footing; walk; never run. requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers and the...
- Page 3 Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources and use extra caution when servicing them. of ignition. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed • Use only an approved gasoline container.
- Page 4 A, CUIDADO: A A'I-I'ENTION: 104-7403 Model 20074 only 104-7953 Models 20074 and 20074A only Warning--read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. Read the Operator's Manual.
- Page 5 105-1295 108-4791 Models 20074 and 20074A only 108-8192 Model 20074A only 108-8191 Model 20074A only 112-8868...
- Page 6 Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Do not damage the cables when folding unfolding the handle. If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized...
- Page 7 Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 5). G005041 Figure 6 Insert the fuse into the fuse holder (Figure 7). G004992 Figure G002878...
- Page 8 Product Overview Operation Filling Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. To prevent a static charge from igniting gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, in a vehicle...
- Page 9 Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 1i). G004992 Figure 1 1 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 11). If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to rinse the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
- Page 10 Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting...
- Page 11 Starting the Engine Turn the ignition key (Figure 15) (models 20074 and 20074A only) or pull the recoil start handle (Figure 16). 1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in %r a second before releasing it Note: When you pull the recoil start handle, keep }Tour each time (Figure 13).
- Page 12 Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing...
- Page 13 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it before side-discharging the clippings. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop...
- Page 14 For best performance, install a new blade before 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. not cut below the 2-inch (51 ram)
- Page 15 Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the the front wheels at 2 inches (51 ram) and the rear clippings over the lawn %r even fertilization. wheels at 2-3/8 inches (60 ram). If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactor 5 try one or more of the following: Cutting Leaves...
- Page 16 Preparing for Maintenance Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post (Figure 23) before performing any maintenance procedure. G005006 Figure 24 Air filter Air filter cover...
- Page 17 Charging the Battery Models 20074 and 20074A only CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Charge the battery for 24 hours iMtiall}, then monthly...
- Page 18 Lubricating the Wheel Gears 1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove the rear wheels. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 29. G005009 Figure 30 Remove the blade, s_qng all mounting hardware (Figure 30).
- Page 19 Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning the Mower Cable Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel The mower may dislodge material from under drive cable. mower housing. 1. Loosen the cable support nut (Figure 32). •...
- Page 20 Storage Folding the Handle Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Folding or unfolding the handle improperly Preparing Mower damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Storage Do not damage the cables when folding unfolding the handle. If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized...
- Page 21 Contact an?: Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the }'ellou P, ges of your telephone directory (look under "Lawn Mowers") or access our website at www.Toro.com.