Form No. 3356-740 Rev A
21in Super Recycler® Lawn Mower
Model No. 20053—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
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.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Important:
This engine is not equipped with a
spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may
have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
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.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety
requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers and the
B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.
The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower could result in
injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the
following safety instructions.
© 2006—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
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