Form No. 3376-753 Rev A
Recycler
®
48cm Lawn Mower
Model No. 20952—Serial No. 313000001 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 2 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.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
General Lawn Mower Safety ..................................... 2
Sound Pressure ...................................................... 3
Sound Power .......................................................... 3
Hand-Arm Vibration ............................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Attaching the Handle............................................. 5
2 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 5
3 Installing the Fuse ................................................. 6
4 Charging the Battery.............................................. 6
5 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Specifications ......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 8
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 8
Adjusting the Upper Handle Height ........................... 9
Starting the Engine .................................................. 9
Using the Self-propel Drive......................................10
Stopping the Engine ...............................................10
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
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