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Form No. 3363-692 Rev A

48cm Super Bagger
48cm Recycler

®

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20835—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Model No. 20836—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

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. Write the numbers in the space
provided.

Figure 1

1.

Model and serial number plate

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.

Figure 2

1.

Safety alert symbol

This manual uses two 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

© 2009—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 20835

Page 1: ...ay cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses two 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 D...

Page 2: ...stantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects Before using always visually inspect to see that guards and safety devices such as deflectors and or grass catchers are in place and working correctly Before using alwa...

Page 3: ... gasoline storage are free of grass leaves or excessive grease Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Replace faulty silencers If the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating an engine a...

Page 4: ...k 2 Unlock 114 7982 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes stop the engine before leaving the operating position and lo...

Page 5: ...arward to the operating position and lock the handle at your desired height Refer to Adjusting the Handle Height in the Operation section 2 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important Your mower does not come with oil in the engine Before starting the engine fill the engine with oil Max fill 20 oz 0 59 l type SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 detergent oil with an API service classificati...

Page 6: ...y Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil Product Overview Figure 6 1 Recycling bagging lever 8 Traction assist handle 2 Cutting height lever 9 Rear door 3 Oil fill Dipstick 10 Fuel tank cap 4 Grass bag 11 Washout port not shown 5 Recoil start handle 12 Air filter 6 Self propel drive bar 13 Primer 7 Blade contro...

Page 7: ...al Before each use or daily 1 Move the mower to a level surface 2 Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth 3 Insert but do not screw in the dipstick into the oil fill hole 4 Remove the dipstick and check it 5 To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick refer to Figure 8 Figure 8 1 The oil level is at its maximum 3 The oil level is too low add oil to the crankcase 2 The oil level is...

Page 8: ...height lever rearward Figure 9 Figure 9 1 Cutting height lever Note The approximate cutting height settings are A 1 inch 25 mm B 1 1 2 inch 38 mm C 2 inches 51 mm D 2 1 2 inches 64 mm E 3 1 4 inches 83 mm F 3 3 4 inches 95 mm and G 4 1 4 inches 108 mm Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you Rotate the handle lock move the handle to one of thr...

Page 9: ... 14 Figure 14 To disengage the self propel drive release the self propel drive bar Note The maximum self propel ground speed is fixed To reduce the ground speed increase the space between the self propel drive bar and the handle Stopping the Engine Service Interval Before each use or daily To stop the engine release the blade control bar Figure 15 Important When you release the blade control bar b...

Page 10: ... operator s or bystander s direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Toro replacement bag WARNING The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 1 Stop the engine and wai...

Page 11: ...t is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height When cutting grass over 6 inches 15 cm tall mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower 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...

Page 12: ...is or dirt from the engine air cooling fins and starter Clean the system more frequently in dirty or high chaff conditions Yearly Replace the air filter replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Change the engine oil Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Dis...

Page 13: ...into the air cleaner 8 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Yearly 1 Ensure that the fuel tank contains little or no fuel so that fuel does not leak out when you tip the mower onto its side 2 Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Note Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug...

Page 14: ...ectrode insulator 2 Side electrode 3 Air gap not to scale 6 Install the spark plug and the gasket seal 7 Torque the plug to 15 ft lb 20 N m 8 Connect the wire to the spark plug 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 Servi...

Page 15: ...gs Figure 25 2 When no more clippings come out stop the water and move the mower to a dry area 3 Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the mower housing Cleaning the Mower Service Interval Before each use or daily Model 20836 only WARNING The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing Wear eye protection Stay in the operating position behind the handle when the engine is running Do...

Page 16: ... run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 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 Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench...

Page 17: ...Full mark on the dipstick The engine starts hard or loses power 7 The fuel tank contains stale fuel 7 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 1 The primer has not been pressed 1 Press the primer 3 times 2 The wire is not connected to the spark plug 2 Connect the wire to the spark plug 3 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 3 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if ne...

Page 18: ...Notes 18 ...

Page 19: ...08 Ibea S P A Italy 39 0331 853611 Irriamc Portugal 351 21 238 8260 Irrigation Products Int l Pvt Ltd India 86 22 83960789 Jean Heybroek b v Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Lely U K Limited United Kingdom 44 1480 226 800 Maquiver S A Colombia 57 1 236 4079 Maruyama Mfg Co Inc Japan 81 3 3252 2285 Metra Kft Hungary 36 1 326 3880 Mountfield a s Czech Republic 420 255 704 220 Munditol S A Argentina 54 11 ...

Page 20: ...e of the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department Consumer Division The ...

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