Toro Recycler 20377 Operator'S Manual Download Page 24

 

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Page 1: ...zard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions g000502 Figure 2 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate ...

Page 2: ...SI B71 1 2017 General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders Read understand and follow the instructions and warnings in this Operator s Manual and on the machine and attachments b...

Page 3: ...e Operator s Manual 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand mower blade stay away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand mower blade disconnect the spark plug wire before performing maintenance 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on...

Page 4: ...apping on the machine 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g230890 Figure 3 2 Installing the Recoil Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine install the recoil starter rope in the rope guide 4 ...

Page 5: ...lling 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 g222533 Figure 5 5 ...

Page 6: ...4 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g235791 Figure 6 6 ...

Page 7: ...r damaged Inspect the area where you will use the machine and remove all objects that could interfere with the operation of the machine or that the machine could throw Contact with the moving blade will cause serious injury Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height Fuel Safety Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from fuel can burn ...

Page 8: ...er warranty Do not use gasoline containing methanol Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been added to the fuel Do not add oil to gasoline Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Figure 9 Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer conditioner to fresh fuel as...

Page 9: ... 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 square hole 5 Tighten the handle knobs as tight as you can 9 ...

Page 10: ...e the machine while ill tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position When you release the blade control bar the engine should shut off and the blade should stop within 3 seconds If not stop using your machine immediately a...

Page 11: ... the face of slopes never up and down Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow on excessively steep slopes Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident Mow with caution near drop offs ditches or embankments Starting the Engine 1 Hold the blade control bar against the handle A of Figure 13 2 Pull the recoil start handle B of Figure 13 Note When you pull the recoil start...

Page 12: ...ng the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn If the side discharge chute is on the machine remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag page 12 Installing the Grass Bag 1 Raise and hold up the rear deflector Figure 15 g189796 Figure 15 1 Notches 3 Grass bag pin 2 2 Rear door 2 Install the grass bag ensuring that the pins on the bag rest in the not...

Page 13: ...late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When cutting grass over 15 cm 6 inches 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 machine may plug and cause the engine to stall Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall Avoid m...

Page 14: ... for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Lower the machine to its lowest cutting height setting Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height page 10 4 Wash out the area under the rear door where the clippings go from the underside of the machine to the grass bag Note Wash out the area with the bag on demand if equipped in both the fully forward and fully rearward positions 5 ...

Page 15: ...ndle g189871 Figure 18 1 Handle knob 2 Carriage bolt 2 Fold the handle by rotating it forward Figure 19 g189874 Figure 19 1 Operating position 2 Folded position 3 Insert the carriage bolt with the bolt head toward 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 hand...

Page 16: ...ny maintenance procedure Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing the machine The blade is sharp contacting the blade 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 pe...

Page 17: ...ce the air filter element 5 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Changing the engine oil is not required but if you want to change the oil use the following procedure Note Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0 60 L 20 fl oz Oil viscosity SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 detergent ...

Page 18: ... high and you run the engine you may damage the engine 11 Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely 12 Recycle the used oil properly 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 Service Dealer Examine the blade whene...

Page 19: ... if the self propel drive is out of adjustment adjust the self propel drive 1 Turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment Figure 27 g269307 Figure 27 1 Handle left side 4 Turn the nut clockwise to tighten the adjustment 2 Adjustment nut 5 Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen the adjustment 3 Self propel drive cable 2 Adjust the tension on the cable Figure 27 by pulli...

Page 20: ...ff When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire to the retaining post if equipped 6 Remove the spark plug add 30 ml 1 fl oz of engine 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 in...

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Page 23: ...to restaurants grocery stores hotels schools and hospitals and on a wide variety of products Additionally some online and mail order retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs How do the California warnings compare to federal limits Prop 65 standards are often more stringent than federal and international standards There are various substances that require a Prop 65 warnin...

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