Toro Recycler 20954 Operator's Manual

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55cm Recycler
Model No. 20954—Serial No. 311000001 and Up
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.
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.
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
®
Lawn Mower
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.
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.
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
Form No. 3367-656 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
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  • Page 1 Write the product model and serial numbers in the space comply with these safety instructions. below: Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following Model No. instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety

    and understand the contents of this manual before • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which means and other foreign objects.
  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    – whenever you leave the lawn mower. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts – before refueling. and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and –...
  • Page 4: Installing The Handle

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Installing the Handle 112-8760 No Parts Required 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from Procedure moving parts.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4). Figure 5 1. Cutting height lever (4) 7. Recoil start handle 8. Blade control bar 2.
  • Page 6: Filling The Fuel Tank

    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 8). DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
  • Page 7: Starting The Engine

    Note: To raise the mower, move all the cutting height (Figure 11). Allow the rope to return to the handle levers rearward. To lower the mower, move all the slowly. cutting height levers forward (Figure 9). Figure 11 Note: If the mower does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 8: Recycling The Clippings

    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 (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings.
  • Page 9: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    • 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.
  • Page 10: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    • Refer to your engine operator's manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Preparing for Maintenance 1.
  • Page 11: Changing The Engine Oil

    Figure 17 3. Install the cover. Figure 15 The appearance of the spark-plug wire may vary slightly. Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours 3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Yearly Important: Before tipping the mower to change Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil...
  • Page 12: Replacing The Blade

    Figure 19 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 18). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 Figure 20 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.) 4.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. WARNING This bolt is very difficult to overtighten. The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing. Adjusting the Self-propel Drive • Wear eye protection. Cable • Stay in the operating position (behind the handle) when the engine is running.
  • Page 14: Folding The Handle

    Storage 1. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 25. Important: Route the cables to the outside of Preparing the Mower for the handle knobs as you fold the handle.
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  • Page 16 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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