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Form No. 3367-987 Rev C

Recycler

®

48cm Lawn Mower

Model No. 20950—Serial No. 311000001 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.

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.

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
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety

© 2012—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 20950

Page 1: ...is 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 ...

Page 2: ...her 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 always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance Starting Do not tilt mower when starting the...

Page 3: ...d 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 out doors Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury On multibladed lawn mowers take care as rotating one b...

Page 4: ... stay away from moving parts 5 Thrown object hazard keep deflector in place 120 0193 1 Height of Cut Setup Important Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine 1 Attaching the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding...

Page 5: ...plied with the mower SAE 10W30 may be used if SAE 30 is not readily available Procedure Important Your mower does not come with oil in the engine 1 Remove the dipstick Figure 7 Figure 7 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube periodically checking the level with the dipstick until the dipstick indicates that the engine is full as illustrated in Figure 7 Do not overfill Max fill 19 fl oz 0 55 l ty...

Page 6: ...oline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline place the container and or mower directly on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gas...

Page 7: ...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 front and rear wheels to the same height Note To raise the mower move both cutting height levers forward to lower the mower move them rearward Figure...

Page 8: ...our hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides and the mower will automatically keep pace with you Figure 16 and Figure 17 Figure 16 Figure 17 Stopping the Engine Service Interval Before each use or daily Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar To stop the engine release the blade control bar Figure 18 Important When you release the blade co...

Page 9: ...debris to be thrown in the 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...

Page 10: ... 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 yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall WARNING Wet grass or leaves c...

Page 11: ...ge dulls quickly Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance 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 Figure 23 before performing any maintenance procedure Figure 23 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Imp...

Page 12: ...Emptying the Fuel Tank 4 Remove the dipstick Figure 26 5 Place a drain pan next to the right side of the mower Figure 27 Figure 27 6 Tip the mower to the right so that the oil fill tube is over the drain pan pouring the oil into the pan 7 After draining the oil return the mower to its operating position 8 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full mark on the dipst...

Page 13: ...wheels and remove the rear wheels 2 Apply a lubricating oil to the gear as shown in Figure 29 Figure 29 3 Install the rear wheels Lubricating the Upper Handle Service Interval Yearly Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or as needed 1 Spray the outer plastic end of the inner handle Figure 30 Figure 30 Note Use the straw that co...

Page 14: ...the mower and check the adjustment Note If the self propel drive is not properly adjusted repeat this procedure 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 whenever you run out of gasoline If t...

Page 15: ...ction Stay in the operating position behind the handle Do not allow bystanders in the area 1 With the engine running on a flat paved surface spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel Figure 36 Note The water will splash into the path of the blade cleaning out the clippings Figure 36 2 When no more clippings come out stop the water and move the mower to a dry area 3 Run the engine fo...

Page 16: ...pull the 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 Folding the Handle WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle If...

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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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