Toro Recycler 20337 Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Model No. 20337—Serial No. 401000000 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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your mobile device, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
product information.
1. Model and serial number location
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.
© 2017—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower
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 contains a chemical
or chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque
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of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 2
General Safety ................................................... 2
Form No. 3418-850 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
or reproductive harm.
Original Instructions (EN)
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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or or chemicals known to the State of additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model California to cause cancer, birth defects, and serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 Setup ................ 5 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle....5 This machine has been designed in accordance with 2 Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the ANSI B71.1-2012. Rope Guide............. 5 3 Filling the Engine with Oil ......... 7 4 Assembling the Grass Bag.......
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 4 decal132-4470 132-4470 Traction Adjustment 1. Attention; read the 2. Scan the QR code for Operator's Manual—1) more information on Loosen the knob by turning traction adjustment. it counterclockwise; 2) Pull the cable(s) away from the engine to decrease the traction, or push the cable(s) toward the engine to increase the traction;...
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure Note: Ensure that the cables are routed on the outside of the handle and are not pinched (D of Figure g236451 Figure 3...
  • Page 6: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g230719 Figure 4...
  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. g235721 Figure 5 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. •...
  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    • – Store fuel in an approved container and keep Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel it out of the reach of children. containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been added to the fuel. •...
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 2 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 11). g032867 Figure 11 Loosen both handle knobs until you can push the square edges of the carriage bolts out of the square holes in the handle brackets.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting 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 wheels to the same cutting height (Figure 12).
  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    • Use accessories and attachments approved by Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward The Toro® Company only. after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in place, and allow the machine to roll a couple of Slope Safety centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel drive.
  • Page 13: Bagging The Clippings

    Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 14). If the bag-on-demand lever is in the recycling position, move it to the bagging position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 13).
  • Page 14: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    bag-on-demand lever from 1 position to another. g024438 Figure 17 1. Clean here Side-Discharging the Clippings Use side-discharging for cutting very tall grass. If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the Bagging position, move the lever to the Recycling position;...
  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    • 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 16: After Operation

    After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such g024444 Figure 19...
  • Page 17: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward the inside) through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end. Ensure that the WARNING square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the upper or lower square hole in its related handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly bracket (Figure...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    To ensure optimum performance and continued Figure 23 safety certification of the machine, use only 1. Spark-plug wire genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and After performing the maintenance procedure(s), such use could void the product warranty.
  • Page 19: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: Yearly Press down on the latch tabs on top of the Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing air-filter cover (Figure 24). the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
  • Page 20: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 29). g231390 Figure 28 g027231 Figure 29 Important: Position the curved ends of the...
  • Page 22: Storage

    Preparing the Machine for Storage On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile.
  • Page 23 Notes:...

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