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2005 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Original Instructions (EN)

Register your product at www.toro.com

Super Recycler

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Lawn Mower

Model No. 20054—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Form No. 3353-550 Rev A

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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 and have the model and serial numbers of

your product ready. The illustration below identifies

the location of the model and serial numbers on the

product. Write the numbers in the space provided

below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-8102

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the following words:

Danger

 signals an extreme hazard that 

will

cause serious injury or death if you do not follow

the recommended precautions.

Warning

 signals a hazard that 

may 

cause

serious injury or death if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

Caution

 signals a hazard that may cause minor

or moderate injury if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight

information. 

Important:

 calls attention to special

mechanical information and 

Note:

 emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

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 this

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.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est

conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for

information regarding The U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission

Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance

and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through

the engine manufacturer.

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 the engine is ever started.

 This is the safety alert symbol. It 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.

The following instructions have been adapted from

the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands

and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

Summary of Contents for Super Recycler 20054

Page 1: ...rthy of special attention 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 this engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered lan...

Page 2: ...Always wear eye protection when operating machine See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on all slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the...

Page 3: ... in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before starting Never make any adjustments or repairs with th...

Page 4: ...installed Setup Important Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine Unfolding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition S Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle S If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Carefully move the upper handle forward unti...

Page 5: ...ant Your mower does not come with oil in the engine 1 Remove the dipstick m 8099 m 5571 m 8098 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 ope...

Page 6: ...the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old 1 2 in 1 cm m 8098 m 8099 m 5571 Checking the Engine Oil Level 1 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and fully install the dipstick m 8099 m 5571 m 8098 2 Remove the...

Page 7: ...ve them all rearward m 5629a m 8098 m 8100 E 3 1 4 inch 8 cm F 3 3 4 inch 10 cm G 4 1 4 inch 11 cm A 1 1 4 inch 3 cm B 1 3 4 inch 4 cm C 2 1 4 inch 6 cm D 2 3 4 inch 7 cm Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you 1 Remove the lower handle knobs and lock washers that attach the handle brackets to the lower handle ends A m 8097 2 Insert the bolt ...

Page 8: ...e primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again Note If the mower still does not start contact an Authorized Service Dealer Using the Self propel Drive To operate the self propel drive simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides and the mower will automatically keep pace with you m 5582 m 5613 Stopping the Engine Release the blade control bar m 5582 Importa...

Page 9: ...olid objects with the blade Never deliberately mow over any object If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire from the spark plug and examine the mower for damage For best performance install a new blade before the cutting season begins Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the...

Page 10: ...ocedures Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Each Use Check the engine oil level Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 6 Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing Refer to Cleaning the Mower on page 12 1 Year 25 Hours 1 Replace the air filter replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Refer to Replacing the Air Filter on page 11 Check the spark pl...

Page 11: ...lter Replace the air filter yearly replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11 1 Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover m 7314 2 Replace the air filter m 7315 3 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Run the engine a few minutes before changing ...

Page 12: ...park plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady 4 Remove the blade saving all mounting hardware 5 Install the new blade and all mounting hardware Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing m 8105 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten...

Page 13: ...ove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and 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 1 Remove the lower handle knobs and lock washers 2 Detach the handle brackets A from the lower handle ...

Page 14: ...tenance including replacement of spark plugs air filter fuel filter and carburetor adjustments Oil change and lubrication Repairs or adjustments due to the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger paddles striking an object contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel mixture consult your operator s manual if in doubt failure to dra...

Page 15: ...Date Storage Preparation Check Spark Plug Lubricate Wheels mowers only Change Oil does not apply to two cycle Air Cleaner Service mowers only Hours Used Part No 374 0018 Rev C ...

Page 16: ...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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