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Problem

Corrective Action

Possible Causes

Lawn mower or engine vibrates
excessively

1. The blade is bent or is out of

balance.

2. The blade bolt is loose.

3. The underside of the lawn

mower deck contains clippings
and debris.

4. The engine mounting bolts are

loose.

1. Balance the blade. If the blade

is bent, replace it.

2. Tighten the blade bolt.

3. Clean the underside of the lawn

mower deck.

4. Tighten the engine mounting

bolts.

Uneven cutting pattern

1. All 4 wheels are not at the

same height.

2. The blade is dull.

3. You are mowing in the same

pattern repeatedly.

4. The underside of the lawn

mower deck contains clippings
and debris.

1. Place all 4 wheels at the same

height.

2. Sharpen and balance the

blade.

3. Change the mowing pattern.

4. Clean the underside of the lawn

mower deck.

Discharge chute plugs

1. The cutting height is too low.

2. You are mowing too fast.

3. The grass is wet.

4. The underside of the lawn

mower deck contains clippings
and debris.

1. Raise the cutting height.

2. Slow down.

3. Allow the grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Clean the underside of the lawn

mower deck.

Lawn mower does not self-propel

1. The self-propel drive cable is

out of adjustment or is
damaged.

2. There is debris under the belt

cover.

1. Adjust the self-propel drive

cable. Replace the cable if
necessary.

2. Clean the debris from under the

belt cover.

Summary of Contents for Super Recycler 20038

Page 1: ...producto Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel écrivez à l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Domestic English EN Form No 3327 165 Rev B Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20038 Serial No 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ase with Oil 8 Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 8 Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 9 Operation 9 Controls 9 Starting the Engine 9 Stopping the Engine 9 Using the Self propel Drive 10 Adjusting the Cutting Height 10 Page Using the Grass Bag 10 Operating Tips 11 Maintenance 13 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 13 Checking the Engine Oil Level 14 Cleaning the Underside of the Housing 14 Servicing...

Page 3: ...n to the safety alert symbol which means caution warning or danger personal safety instruction Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI OPEI standard B71 1 1998 and ISO standard 5395 1990 E Information or terminology s...

Page 4: ...the lawn mower for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed Never operate the lawn mower with damaged or missing guards or shields or without safety devices such as deflectors and grass catchers in place Do not change the speed settings on the engine Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine...

Page 5: ... Replace worn or damaged parts Use extra care when handling gasoline gasoline vapors are explosive Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep the lawn mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up any oil or fuel that spills Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an object Repair the lawn mower if necessary before starting the engine Never att...

Page 6: ...anger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 93 0248 99 6018 Setup Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY USE Knobs Carriage bolts Contoured handle bolts Upper handle section Lower handle section Flange head bolts Nuts 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 Installing the handle ...

Page 7: ... 4 Support bracket 2 5 Housing 6 Nut 2 7 Flange head bolt 2 not shown 3 Swing the lower handle section back and the support brackets up aligning the brackets with the holes in the handle Fig 2 4 Secure the handle to the support brackets with 2 carriage bolts and 2 knobs using the height adjustment holes on the support brackets that best fit your height Fig 2 5 Slide the upper handle section ends o...

Page 8: ...ine containing methanol gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol premium gasoline or white gas Using these fuels can damage the engine s fuel system Important Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 days old Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Fill the fuel tank outdoors ...

Page 9: ...that the self propel drive and the blade control bail operate properly When you release the blade control bail the engine and the blade should stop If they do not contact an Authorized Service Dealer Controls The starter handle and the blade control bail are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 7 m 4207 3 2 1 Figure 7 1 Blade control bail 2 Upper handle 3 Starter handle Starting the Engine 1 Con...

Page 10: ...top before adjusting the cutting height Do not put fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height 1 To change the cutting height pull the cutting height lever toward the wheel and move it to the desired position Fig 10 788 1 A 1 in 25 mm B 1 1 2 in 38 mm C 2 in 51 mm D 2 1 2 in 64 mm E 3 in 76 mm Figure 10 1 Cutting height lever 2 Release the cutting height lever and seat it securely ...

Page 11: ...other objects through an open discharge tunnel Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystander Never open the door on the discharge tunnel when the engine is running Operating Tips Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower Clear the area of sticks stones wire branches and other debris tha...

Page 12: ...e grass is too long the lawn mower may plug and cause the engine to stall Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Sharpen the blade Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower Cut the grass more frequently Overlap cuttin...

Page 13: ...ade maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 16 Adjust the self propel drive cable and grease the rear height adjustor brackets Refer to Adjusting the Self propel Drive Cable on page 18 and to Lubricating the Self propel Drive on page 18 Check for leaks in the fuel system and or a deteriorating fuel hose Replace pa...

Page 14: ... above Scraping Method Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or removing gasoline with a hand pump never siphon Warning If washing does not remove all the debris from under the deck ti...

Page 15: ...Install the spark plug and the gasket seal 6 Torque the spark plug to 15 ft lb 20 N m 7 Connect the wire to the spark plug Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 5 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 o...

Page 16: ...lawn mower and turn the lawn mower upright 8 Fill the crankcase with fresh oil to the Full mark on the dipstick Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on page 8 9 Install the dipstick 10 Wipe up any spilled oil 11 Connect the wire to the spark plug 12 Recycle the used oil according to local codes Maintaining the Blade A straight sharp blade provides the best cutting performance Regularly inspect ...

Page 17: ...ge Replace a worn or damaged blade Removing the Blade 1 Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove 2 Remove the blade bolt the lock washer the accelerator and the blade Fig 20 1627 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 20 1 Blade bolt 2 Lock washer 3 Accelerator 4 Blade 5 Blade driver Sharpening the Blade File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle Fig 21A and inner cutt...

Page 18: ...tion drive belt slips adjust the self propel drive cable 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the cover Fig 23 281 1 2 Figure 23 1 Belt cover 2 Bolts 3 Loosen the cable support nut Fig 24 m 4205 1 2 3 4 Figure 24 1 Cable jacket 2 Cable support 3 Nut 4 Upper handle 4 Push the drive bracket down until it contacts the lawn mower then hold it in place Fig 25 m 4273 1 2 Figu...

Page 19: ... from a cold engine only 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 8 3 Remove the cap from the fuel tank Fig 5 4 Use a hand pump to pump the gasoline into a clean approved gasoline container 5 Connect the wire to the spark plug 6 Run the engine until it stops 7 Start the engine again to ensure that all the gasoline is out of the carburetor Folding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle imp...

Page 20: ...ff from the cylinder cylinder head fins and blower housing 3 Remove grass clippings dirt and grime from the external parts of the engine the shrouding and the top of the housing 4 Check the condition of the blade Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 16 5 Service the air filter refer to Servicing the Air Filter on page 14 6 Lubricate the self propel drive refer to Lubricating the Self propel Driv...

Page 21: ... starts hard or loses power 1 The fuel tank contains stale fuel 2 The fuel cap vent hole is plugged 3 The air filter element is dirty and is restricting the air flow 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 6 The engine oil level is low or the oil is dirty 1 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2 Clea...

Page 22: ...4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Place all 4 wheels at the same height 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 Change the mowing pattern 4 Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck Discharge chute plugs 1 The cutting height is too low 2 You are mowing too fast 3 The grass is wet 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Raise the cuttin...

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Page 24: ...9255 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee...

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