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2003—The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Printed in the USA

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Original Instructions (EN)

Register your product at www.Toro.com

22

 Recycler

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20007—Serial No. 240000001 and Up

Form No. 3350-635

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-5607

This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.

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 this
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 Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.

Safety

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.

 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—1998.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.

Summary of Contents for 20007

Page 1: ... of special attention Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 this engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land Ot...

Page 2: ...es require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove objects such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow excessively steep...

Page 3: ...ts to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with genuine Toro parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Safety Instruction Decals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals ...

Page 4: ...50a 2 Tighten the handle knobs m 6289 3 Rotate the handle rearward as shown until it clicks into place m 5650b Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a 20 oz 0 59 l bottle of oil Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 1 Remove the dipstick m 5604a m 5571 2 Slowly pour oil in...

Page 5: ...for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Important To reduce starting problems next season add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old 1 2 in 1 cm m 5570 m 5604a Checking th...

Page 6: ...nd change the handle holes in which the pins A are mounted as follows Raise the handle using hole B Lower the handle using hole C m 5612 m 5614 A B C Operation Starting the Engine 1 Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Note If the air temperature is below 55 F 13 C firmly push the primer in 5 times m 5572 2 Hold the blad...

Page 7: ...Dealer m 5656 Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the grass bag is on the mower remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 7 before recycling the clippings Important Ensure that the rear discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings m 5587 Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you ...

Page 8: ...the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall Warning Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Replace the blade or have it sharpene...

Page 9: ...er comes first 2Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post A before performing any maintenance procedure m 5589 A 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Note Befo...

Page 10: ...ill 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 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 Warning The blade is sharp contacting the blade c...

Page 11: ...tly dry 5 Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post 6 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle Warnin...

Page 12: ... failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls first time starts after extended period of non use over three months or seasonal storage cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn improper starting procedures If you are having difficulty starting your un...

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