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Form No. 3354-611 Rev A

22in Recycler® Lawn Mower

Model No. 20016—Serial No. 260000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

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.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number plate

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

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.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 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
the 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 US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.

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.

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 you start the engine.

The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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.

© 2005—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 Recycler 20016

Page 1: ...ortant 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 the 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...

Page 2: ...n when operating machine See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on all slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes never up ...

Page 3: ...ep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before starting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against engine to prevent unintended start...

Page 4: ... 2 Tighten the handle knobs Figure 4 Figure 4 3 Rotate the handle rearward Figure 5 until it clicks into place Figure 5 2 Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil 1 Remove the dipstick Figure 6 Figure 6 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 6 Do not overfill Ma...

Page 5: ...hen smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Figure 9 Important To reduce starting problems next season add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old Figure 9 Checking the Engine Oil Leve...

Page 6: ...as 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 four wheels to the same height Note Only a front cutting height lever is shown Figure 11 Adjusting the Handle Height Squeeze the bottom of the handle halves together and change the handle holes in which the pins are mounted as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Pi...

Page 7: ...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 To stop the engine release the blade control bar Figure 17 Important When you release the blade control bar both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds If they do not stop properly sto...

Page 8: ...re 20 Figure 20 3 Install the bag onto the door rod Figure 21 Figure 21 4 Lower the rear door Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag reverse the steps above Side discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass If the bag is on the mower remove it and insert the rear discharge plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag before side discharging the clippings Important Ensure ...

Page 9: ...alk 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 yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the m...

Page 10: ...nce procedures 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 Figure 27 before performing any maintenance procedure Figure 27 1 Spark plug retaining post 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Important Before tipping the ...

Page 11: ...l bolts on the front wheels and remove the front wheels 2 Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 32 Figure 32 3 Install the front wheels Replacing the Blade 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 t...

Page 12: ... than 30 days Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame Allow the engine to cool before storing it 1 On the last refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer 2 Dispose of any unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile Note Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of hard starting Do not ...

Page 13: ... outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle Figure 36 3 To unfold the handle reverse the steps above Removing the Mower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft lb 20 N m 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug 13 ...

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Page 16: ...g difficulties due to the following Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures Rotary mower blade striking an object snowthrower auger paddles striking an object Contaminants in the fuel system Improper fuel or fuel oil mixture consult your Operator s Manual if in doubt Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over one month Special operational conditions where starting...

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