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Toro 20093 Operator's Manual

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21in Super Recycler® Lawn Mower
Model No. 20093—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Model No. 20093C—Serial No. 280000001 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.
© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
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
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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3359-177 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
or other reproductive harm.
Engine Owner's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
is supplied
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Warning Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    Safety removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers light. and the B71.1 specifications of the American National •...

  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Service any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. Safe Handling of Gasoline • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the extreme care in handling gasoline.

  • 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. 114-7982 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 5: Rearward (Figure

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Installing the Blade Control Procedure Install the blade control bar into the upper handle Figure 4 (Figure 3). 1. Washer 3. Handle end 2. Handle bolt Important: Route the cables to the outside the handle (Figure 4).

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5. Torque the handle bolts to 120 to 160 in-lb (14 to 5 operating hours 17 N⋅m). ; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. 6. Adjust the cutting height. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height.

  • Page 7: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Operation Service Interval: Before each use or daily Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 11). Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Starting the Engine Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height levers forward; to lower the mower, move them all 1. Push the ignition toggle switch to the On (“I”) rearward (Figure 12). position (Figure 14). Figure 14 1.

  • Page 9: Figure

    Using the Self-propel Drive Engaging the Blade To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your You must engage the blade to mow. sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with 1.

  • Page 10: Figure

    Disengaging the Blade 3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the mower housing Release the blade control bar (Figure 22). (about 3 inches or 7.6 cm in diameter). 4. Place the newspaper ball about 5 inches (13 cm) in front of the mower.

  • Page 11: Figure

    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 Figure 26 and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings.

  • Page 12: Figure

    Removing the Grass Bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide (Figure 28). Figure 30 1. Tabs 5. Lower the discharge deflector. Figure 28 1. Lower rope guide Side-discharging the Clippings Note: The lower rope guide releases the starter rope Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.

  • Page 13: Figure

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Figure 34 Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
  • Page 14 then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall.

  • Page 15: Preparing For Maintenance

    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 16: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Yearly 1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 2. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure 38). Figure 40 3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up, to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube (Figure 41).

  • Page 17: Lubricating The Wheel Gears

    Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with a clean rag (Figure 43). Figure 44 1. Blade nuts 2. Stiffener 4. Remove the blade (Figure 44). Figure 43 5.

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Mower

    6. Remove the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 45). 7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts. 8. Install the blade brake clutch shield that you previously removed. 9. Install the blade driver that you previously removed. 10.

  • Page 19: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame. •...
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  • Page 22: 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 23 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...

  • Page 24: 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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