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Toro Recycler 20372 Operator'S Manual Download Page 12

Adjusting the Cutting Height

WARNING

Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing
serious injury.

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Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

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Do not put your fingers under the housing when 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 the wheels to the same height; refer to

g223084

Figure 13

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Summary of Contents for Recycler 20372

Page 1: ...ou 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 Important With your mobile device you can scan the QR code on the serial number decal if equipped...

Page 2: ...llowing label decal127 9363 Contents Introduction 1 Safety 3 General Safety 3 Safety and Instructional Decals 4 Setup 6 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle 6 2 Installing the Recoil Starter Rope in the Rope Guide 6 3 Filling the Engine with Oil 7 4 Assembling the Grass Bag 8 5 Charging the Battery 9 Product Overview 9 Operation 10 Before Operation 10 Before Operation Safety 10 Filling the Fuel T...

Page 3: ...devices in place and working on the machine Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away from the machine Do not allow children to operate the machine Allow only people who are responsible trained familiar with the instructions and physically capable to operate the machine Stop the machine shut off the engine remove the electric start button if equipped and wait for all moving parts to stop b...

Page 4: ...Model Only 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual decal117 2718 117 2718 decal133 1900 133 1900 Electric Start Model Only 1 Read the Operator s Manual for more information on starting the engine 1 Insert the electric start button into the ignition 2 Engage the blade control bar 3 Push the electric start...

Page 5: ...ng position pick up any debris before mowing 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes look behind you when backing up decal125 5026 125 5026 1 Recycling mode 2 Bagging mode decal132 4470 132 4470 Traction Adjustment 1 Attention read the Operator s Manual 1 Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise 2 Pull the cable s aw...

Page 6: ...revent accidental starting do not insert the electric start button into the electric start ignition until you are ready to start the engine electric start model only 1 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 4 g236451 Figure 4 6 ...

Page 7: ... No Parts Required Procedure g230719 Figure 5 3 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 7 ...

Page 8: ...g235721 Figure 6 4 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g230447 Figure 7 8 ...

Page 9: ...Blade control bar 9 Cutting height lever 4 3 Adjustment knob for the self propel drive 10 Side discharge deflector 4 Electric start button electric start model only 11 Bag on demand lever 5 Oil fill dipstick 12 Handle knob 2 6 Fuel tank cap 13 Recoil start handle 7 Air filter g009526 Figure 9 1 Grass bag 3 Battery charger electric start model only 2 Side discharge chute 9 ...

Page 10: ...pe up any fuel that spills Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the tank while the engine is running or hot If you spill fuel do not attempt to start the engine Avoid creating a source of ignition until the fuel vapors have dissipated Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Fuel is harmful o...

Page 11: ...handle in 1 of 2 positions that is more comfortable for you Figure 12 g032867 Figure 12 1 Loosen both handle knobs until you can push the square edges of the carriage bolts out of the square holes in the handle brackets 2 Push the knobs until they are loose 3 Move the handle to the upper or lower height position 4 Pull the knobs until the square edges of each carriage bolt fits into its related sq...

Page 12: ...ngine and wait for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when 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 the wheels to the same height refer to Figure 13 g223084 Figure 13 12 ...

Page 13: ...e Avoid mowing in wet conditions Use extreme care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could cause the machine to overturn or cause you to lose your balance or footing If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately shut off the engine remove the electric start...

Page 14: ...empts contact an Authorized Service Dealer g239637 Figure 14 Starting the Engine Using the Recoil Start Handle 1 Hold the blade control bar against the handle Figure 15 2 Pull the recoil start handle Figure 15 Note When you pull the recoil start handle pull it lightly until you feel resistance then pull it sharply Figure 15 Allow the rope to return to the handle slowly Note If the machine does not...

Page 15: ...Clippings Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn 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 refer to Operating the Bag on Demand Lever page 16 If the side discharge chute is on the machine remove it refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute page 17 ...

Page 16: ...the lever pops up Important For proper operation shut off the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and then remove any grass clippings and debris from the bag on demand door and the surrounding opening Figure 19 before you move the bag on demand lever from 1 position to another g194694 Figure 19 1 Clean here Side Discharging the Clippings Use side discharging for cutting very tall grass If the...

Page 17: ...oid mowing in wet conditions Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry conditions follow all local fire warnings and keep the machine free of dry grass and leaf debris Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try 1 or more of the following Replace the blade or have it sharpened Walk...

Page 18: ...Start the engine and run it until the clippings no longer come out from under the machine 8 Shut off the engine 9 Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose from the machine 10 Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry the underside of the machine to prevent it from rusting 11 Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before storing the machine in an enclosed area Folding the Hand...

Page 19: ...the inside through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end Ensure that the square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the upper or lower square hole in its related handle bracket Figure 25 g032865 Figure 25 1 Handle knob 2 2 Carriage bolt 2 5 Loosely install the handle knobs and carriage bolts on the handle brackets 6 To unfold the handle refer to 1 Assembling and Unfolding the H...

Page 20: ...de can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the blade Do not repair or alter the blade s Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak Fuel is flammable and explosive and can cause personal injury Run the engine dry to remove the fuel with a hand pump never siphon the fuel To ensure optimum performance...

Page 21: ...bers 6 Remove the dirt from the air filter body and the cover using a moist rag Important Do not wipe dirt into the air duct 7 Install the foam pre filter and the paper air filter into the air filter 8 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Yearly Note Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more ...

Page 22: ...mage the engine 11 Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely 12 Recycle the used oil properly Charging the Battery For Electric Start Models Service Interval Every 25 hours WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands af...

Page 23: ...ure 31 Note There is an adhesive backed covering that protects the battery compartment g009506 Figure 31 1 Rear deflector 3 Battery 2 Screw 4 Battery compartment 3 Wipe away any debris in the battery compartment area and remove the adhesive backed covering 4 Remove the screw that secures the battery compartment pull out the battery and locate the fuse Figure 31 and Figure 32 g030022 Figure 32 1 Ba...

Page 24: ...ves when servicing the blade 1 Refer to Preparing for Maintenance page 20 2 Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady Figure 34 g231389 Figure 34 4 Remove the blade saving all mounting hardware Figure 34 5 Install the new blade and all mounting hardware Figure 35 g231390 Figure 35 Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point tow...

Page 25: ...igure 36 g027709 Figure 36 1 Handle left side 3 Self propel drive cable 2 Adjustment knob 2 Adjust the tension on the cable Figure 36 by pulling it back or pushing it forward and holding that position Note Push the cable toward the engine to increase the traction pull the cable away from the engine to decrease the traction 3 Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the cable adjustment Note T...

Page 26: ...ug hole and pull the recoil 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 9 Electric start models only Charge the battery for 24 hours then unplug the battery charger and store the machine in an unheated area If you must store the machine in a heate...

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