Toro Super Recycler 21565, Operator'S Manual

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the engine manufacturer’s information included with
the machine.
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.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 5
1 Unfolding the Handle ....................................... 5
2 Installing the Blade-Control Bar........................ 7
3 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the
Rope Guide..................................................... 7
4 Adding Oil to the Engine................................... 8
5 Assembling the Grass Bag............................... 8
Product Overview ..................................................... 9
Specifications .................................................... 9
Attachments/Accessories ................................... 9
Operation ................................................................ 10
Before Operation ................................................. 10
Before Operation Safety ................................... 10
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 10
Checking the Engine-Oil Level...........................11
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 12
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 13
During Operation ................................................. 14
During Operation Safety ................................... 14
Starting the Engine ........................................... 15
Using the Self-Propel Drive............................... 15
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 15
Recycling the Clippings .................................... 16
Bagging the Clippings....................................... 16
Operating Tips ................................................. 17
After Operation .................................................... 17
After Operation Safety ...................................... 17
Cleaning Under the Machine ............................ 18
Storing the Machine in the Vertical-Stow
Position ......................................................... 19
Maintenance ........................................................... 21
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 21
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 21
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 21
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 22
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 22
Replacing the Blade.......................................... 23
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................... 24
Storage ................................................................... 25
Storage Safety.................................................. 25
Preparing the Machine for Storage ................... 25
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 25
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