Toro Recycler 20960, Manual

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Form No. 3408-944 Rev A
55cm Recycler
®
Lawn Mower
Model No. 20960—Serial No. 400000000 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.
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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.
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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, please see the separate product specific
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was
laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance
with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower
will be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.com to view
specifications on your mower model.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
General Safety......................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 4
1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle ..................... 4
2 Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope
Guide................................................................. 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
4 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 7
Product Overview .......................................................... 8
Specifications ......................................................... 8
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Before Operation ....................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ........................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 9
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 9
Adjusting the Handle Height....................................10
Adjusting the Cutting Height....................................10
During Operation .....................................................10
During Operating Safety..........................................10
Starting the Engine .................................................11
Using the Self-Propel Drive .....................................11
Using the Traction-Assist Handle .............................12
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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