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Toro Super Recycler 20837 Operator's Manual

Toro Super Recycler 20837 Operator's Manual

48cm super recycler lawn mower
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48cm Super Recycler
Model No. 20837—Serial No. 311000001 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 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. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
© 2010—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®

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(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two 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.
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—"personal safety
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3366-978 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1: Lawn Mower

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...

  • Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety

    instruction.” Read and understand the instruction • Before using, always visually inspect to see that because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or with the instruction may result in personal injury. grass catchers, are in place and working correctly.

  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    • Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts...

  • Page 4: Unfolding The Handle

    Setup Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required 112-8760 Procedure 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. WARNING 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition.

  • Page 5: Installing The Blade Control Bar

    3. Tighten the handle knobs firmly by hand (Figure 3). 4. Rotate the handle rearward to the operating position and lock the handle at your desired height. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Height in the Operation section. Installing the Blade Control No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade control bar into the upper handle...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank 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.

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjust the cutting height as desired. Note: To raise the mower, move the cutting height lever forward; to lower the mower, move the cutting height lever rearward (Figure 10). Figure 10 1. Cutting height lever Note: The approximate cutting height settings are A=1 Figure 9 inch (25 mm);...

  • Page 8: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 14). Figure 14 Figure 11 Stopping the Engine 1.

  • Page 9: Bagging The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Figure 18 WARNING Removing the Grass Bag The blade is sharp;...

  • Page 10: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the not cut the leaves finely enough. 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.

  • Page 11: 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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...

  • Page 12: Changing The Engine Oil

    3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up, to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube (Figure 23). Figure 21 Figure 23 4. If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel, replace it.

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Mower

    wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it.
  • Page 14 Figure 27 1. Washout port 4. Turn the water on. 5. Start the engine and run it until there are no more clippings that come out from under the mower housing. 6. Stop the engine. 7. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose from the mower.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Figure 28 WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • To store your mower in the smallest amount floor • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. space, stop the handle in the vertical position •...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start 1. The wire is not connected to the spark 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. plug. 2. The primer has not been pressed. 2. Press the primer 3 times. 3.
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  • Page 20 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product...

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