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Operator’s Manual

International English (GB)

Form No. 3326-829

Recycler

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Walk Power Lawn Mower

Model No. 20652–200000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for Recycler 20652

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual International English GB Form No 3326 829 Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20652 200000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ngine Oil 14 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing 15 Servicing the Air Filter 16 Maintaining the Blade 17 Adjusting the Self propel Drive Cable 18 Lubricating the Self propel Drive 19 Cleaning Under the Belt Cover 19 Page Maintaining the Spark Plug 19 Emptying the Fuel Tank 20 Storage 20 Preparing the Fuel System 20 Preparing the Engine 20 General Information 20 Folding the Handle 21 R...

Page 3: ...tion or terminology specific to Toro lawn mowers is enclosed in parenthesis This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment before starting See manufacturer s instruc...

Page 4: ...switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade s Do not tilt when starting the engine or switching on the motor unless the mower has to be tilted for starting In this case do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute Do not pu...

Page 5: ...nd deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine To ensure the best performance and safety purchase on...

Page 6: ...level decal 104 0578 1 Do not operate the lawn mower without the bag side discharge chute or side cover in place always install the bag side discharge chute or side cover before using the lawn mower 2 Thrown object hazard from the lawn mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from rotating blades and moving parts ...

Page 7: ...handle section ends together position the holes in the handles over the pins on the handle brackets and release the handle Fig 2 IMPORTANT Route the cables inside the lower handle section and the starter rope outside the handle 2 Remove the four handle bolts and knobs installed on the lower handle section Note Two bolts have flat caps and two have contoured caps to fit the handle 3 Swing the lower...

Page 8: ...te oil level reading you must fully install the dipstick 6 Read the oil level on the dipstick Fig 5 7 If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the dipstick slowly pour only enough oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick IMPORTANT Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine engine damage can result Drain the excess oil until the oil ...

Page 9: ...ed equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If you must use a gasoline dispenser nozzle keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete U...

Page 10: ...toward the lawn mower activating the self propel drive The faster you walk the farther the handle will slide and the faster the lawn mower will propel Fig 10 m 4206 Figure 10 Note The lawn mower propels at the maximum speed when you push in the upper handle as far forward as possible To slow down the drive simply slow your walking speed to stop the drive stop walking Fig 10 Note If when backing up...

Page 11: ... the door latch on the door handle Fig 13 and push the top of the plug all the way in while moving the door handle rearward 5 Release the door latch allowing it to hook over the tabs on the plug Fig 14 1 m 2013 Figure 14 1 Tab 2 6 To remove the plug A Pull up on the door latch and hold the discharge door fully open B When the plug is unlocked pull it out of the discharge tunnel Note To install and...

Page 12: ...imes of the year In the summer heat it is best to cut grass at the 2 2 1 2 or 3 inch cutting height settings Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 inch setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When cutting grass over six inches tall first mow using the highest cutting height setting and walking slower then mow ...

Page 13: ...ty conditions or in high temperatures or yearly X Housing Remove built up grass clippings and dirt X Fasteners Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners Tighten loose fasteners X Air Filter Clean or replace the cartridge every 25 operating hours or each mowing season Replace it more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions X Blade Sharpen or replace the blade maintain it more frequently if ...

Page 14: ...ling the Crankcase with Oil on page 8 Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first five operating hours and then after every 50 operating hours or every season Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Note Change the oil after every 25 operating hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures WARNING POT...

Page 15: ...om falling 4 Place a drain pan under the lawn mower 5 Remove the oil drain plug return the lawn mower to its operating position and allow the oil to drain into the drain pan Fig 17 IMPORTANT Avoid spilling oil on the belt IMPORTANT You may need to move the blade to get to the oil drain plug Move the blade as little as possible to avoid future starting problems 1 1 2 Figure 17 1 Oil drain plug 2 3 ...

Page 16: ... carburetor or fuel tank HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or removing gas with a hand pump never siphon 3 Tip the lawn mower onto its left side Fig 18 4 Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper Avoid burrs and sharp edges IMPORTANT Move the blade as little as possible to avoid starting problems 5 Turn the lawn mower upright 6 Fill the gas tank 7 Co...

Page 17: ...avoid future staring problems Inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear especially where the flat and the curved parts meet Fig 22A 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 22B and 22C replace the blade refer to Removing ...

Page 18: ... or the end near the cutting edge The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops Installing the Blade 1 Position the blade onto the spindle and the blade driver with the curved blade tips pointing toward the lawn mower and the blade driver nesting in the recess of the blade Fig 23 2 Install the accelerator the lock washer and the blade bolt Fig 23 3 Tighten the blade bolt to 50 ft lb 68 N m...

Page 19: ... of 2 multi purpose lithium grease to each IMPORTANT Excess grease may damage the seals and prevent the wheel clutch from properly operating Cleaning Under the Belt Cover Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris 1 With the engine off remove the bolt that secures the belt cover Fig 30 to the lawn mower housing m 4210 1 2 Figure 30 1 Belt cover 2 Bolt 2 Lift off the cover and brush out all ...

Page 20: ...Vaporized fuel can explode if it comes into contact with open flame HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not store gasoline fuel over long periods of time Do not store lawn mower with fuel in the tank in an enclosure with an open flame Example a furnace or water heater pilot light Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing the lawn m...

Page 21: ...he upper handle section 2 Carefully swing the upper handle forward until it rests on the engine Fig 33 m 4217 Figure 33 Removing From Storage 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 HO...

Page 22: ...s shown in Figure 35 Note The bag door latch should straddle the door handle and the bag rod hook should be in front of the handle bracket 4 Set the rear of the bag frame onto the lower handle 5 Pull the handle rearward until the handle latch locks into the notch in the bag door latch Fig 36 548 1 2 Figure 36 1 Handle latch locked in bag notch 2 Notch in bag door latch Note In Figure 36 the brush ...

Page 23: ...with the slots in the chute lined up with the tabs under the cover Fig 38 m 4196 2 4 3 1 Figure 38 1 Side opening cover 2 Side discharge chute 3 Tab 4 Slot 7 Close the cover Removing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 31 3 Open the side opening cover and remove the side discharge chute Fig 38 4 Close the co...

Page 24: ...rk 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 dischar...

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