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The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN  55420-1196

Domestic English (EN)

Form No. 3323-893

Super Recycler

Walk Power Lawn Mower

Model No. 20040—200000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for 20040

Page 1: ...e de su producto Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel écrivez à l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Domestic English EN Form No 3323 893 Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20040 200000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT The four stroke engine on this lawn mower meets or exceeds both the EPA Phase I Non Road Emissions regulations for engines under 19kW and the California Air Resources Board CARB TIER 2 emissions standards for moderate duty 125 hour engines ...

Page 3: ...ide which is an odorless deadly poison WHAT CAN HAPPEN Carbon monoxide can kill you HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area To ensure maximum safety best performance and to gain knowledge of the product it is essential that you and any other operator of the lawn mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the motor is ever started Pay particula...

Page 4: ... in good artificial light Always be sure of your footing on slopes Walk never run Keep a firm hold on the handle For wheeled rotary machines mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you Before and while moving backward look behind and...

Page 5: ...llow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine muffler battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Use extra care when handling gasoline vapors are explosive Never tamper with safety devices Check their p...

Page 6: ...er 1 Open the box from the top 2 Remove the fillers from the box allowing the upper handle section to rest on the top of the lawn mower 3 Remove the lawn mower from the box 4 Lay the upper handle section on the ground behind the lawn mower with the handle label facing up and the control cables routed between the handle mounting brackets Installing the Handle 1 Remove the four handle bolts and knob...

Page 7: ...e dipstick Fig 4 Note When the crankcase is empty pour about three fourths of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase then follow the procedure in this section 1 2 m 3665 284 Figure 4 1 Oil fill tube 2 Dipstick 1 Move the lawn mower to a level surface 2 Clean around the dipstick Fig 4 3 Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out 4 Wipe the dipstick clean wit...

Page 8: ... DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD When fueling under certain circumstances a static charge can develop igniting the gasoline WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed bec...

Page 9: ...er cool weather may require you to prime the engine again 2 Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle Fig 7 m 4207 3 2 1 Figure 7 1 Blade control bail 2 Upper handle 3 Starter handle 3 Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance then pull it sharply Fig 7 Allow the rope to return to the handle slowly Note Allow the engine to warm up for at least one minute longer in cooler...

Page 10: ...s and other debris which could be picked up or hit by the blade and become thrown objects Keep everyone especially children and pets away from the area of operation Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid objects Never deliberately mow over any object If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and examine the lawn mow...

Page 11: ...alk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower Cut the grass more frequently Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels Cutting Leaves After cutting the lawn make sure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover You may need to make one or more passes...

Page 12: ... Service Dealer for repair X Self propel Drive Adjust the cable and grease the rear height adjustor brackets X Fuel System Check for leaks and a deteriorating fuel hose Replace it if necessary X Belt Cover Remove and clean the grass clippings and debris from under the cover X Cooling System Clean debris from the engine air cooling fins and the starter Clean the cooling system more frequently in di...

Page 13: ... the wire from the spark plug Fig 10 m 3662 m 3855 1 Figure 10 1 Spark plug wire 2 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 18 3 Remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube and place a drain pan next to the left side of the lawn mower 4 Tip the lawn mower onto its left side allowing the oil to drain into the drain pan Fig 11 m 3663 Figure 11 1 O...

Page 14: ...ep the kickers free of debris Fig 13 757 1 Figure 13 1 Kickers Washing Method 1 Move the lawn mower onto a flat concrete or asphalt surface near a garden hose 2 Start the engine 3 Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of the right rear tire Fig 14 The blade will draw in the water and wash out the clippings Let the water run until the ...

Page 15: ...leaner or the paper cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean the paper cartidge 8 Install the pre cleaner over the paper cartridge Fig 15 9 Install the air filter cover Fig 15 10 Tighten the cover securely in place with the two knobs Fig 15 IMPORTANT Do not operate the engine without the air filter element extreme engine damage could occur Replacing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after e...

Page 16: ...s meet Fig 18A Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade check the blade before using the lawn mower If you notice a slot or wear Figs 18B and 18C replace the blade refer to Removing the Blade on page 16 270 1 1 1 2 3 4 A B C Figure 18 1 Sail 2 Flat part of blade 3 Wear 4 Slot formed Note For the best performance install a new b...

Page 17: ...all the blade onto the spindle and the blade driver with the curved blade tips pointing toward the lawn mower deck and the blade driver nesting in the recess of the blade Fig 19 2 Install the accelerator the lock washer and the blade bolt Fig 19 3 Tighten the blade bolt to 50 ft lb 68 N m WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the lawn mower without the accelerator in place can cause the blade to flex...

Page 18: ... 24 3 Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris from the belt area 4 Install the belt cover Adjusting the Carburetor WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating a lawn mower with its engine running at a speed greater than the factory setting can cause an unsafe operating condition WHAT CAN HAPPEN The lawn mower could throw a part of the blade or engine into the operator s or bystander s area and caus...

Page 19: ... plug check the spark plug gap and replace the spark plug if it is damaged 7 Check the engine oil Engine runs rough 1 Connect the spark plug wire g g 2 Inspect the spark plug check the spark plug gap and replace the spark plug if it is damaged 3 Clean the air filter Lawn mower or engine vibrates i l 1 Balance the blade g excessively 2 Tighten the blade mounting nut 3 Clean the lawn mower discharge...

Page 20: ...nk refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 18 5 Dispose of gasoline properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile 6 Start the engine and run it until it stops from running out of fuel 7 Choke or prime the engine and start it again 8 Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry Note Do not store st...

Page 21: ...ower handle then tighten the knobs WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch stretch or damage one or more of the cables WHAT CAN HAPPEN Any pinched stretched or damaged cable may cause an operational failure that results in an unsafe operating condition HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not pinch stretch or damage the cables Handle the cables with care when folding or...

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Page 24: ... Repairs or adjustments due to failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel mixture consult your operator s manual if in doubt failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months operation misuse neglect or accidents repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Autho...

Page 25: ...Date Mower Storage Check Spark Plug Lubricate Wheels Change Oil Does Not Apply to 2 Cycle Air Cleaner Service Hours Used Rev 12 02 1999 ...

Page 26: ...ble for presenting your equipment engine to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The war ranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed thirty 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities or if you need a referral to a Toro Service Dealer please feel free to contact us at Customer Service Department Toro ...

Page 27: ...pt etc for warranty validation The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station General Conditions Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by thi...

Page 28: ...6 612 888 8801 800 348 2424 Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Gua...

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