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Form No. 3359-878 Rev A

48cm Recycler

®

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20817—Serial No. 280000001 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

Under the Rear Door

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.

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

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.

Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 
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.

© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 20817

Page 1: ...Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention 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 mow...

Page 2: ...y devices such as deflectors and or grass catchers are in place and working correctly Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance Starting Disengage all blade and drive clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine Do not tilt mower when starting...

Page 3: ...the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Replace faulty silencers If the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury On multibladed lawn mowers take care ...

Page 4: ...ing read the Operator s Manual 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes stop the engine before leaving the operating position and look behind you when backing...

Page 5: ...erating condition Do not pinch stretch or damage the cables Handle the cables with care when folding or unfolding the handle Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of the cables are pinched stretched or damaged Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 2 Lay the upper handle on the ground behind the lawn mower with the handle label facing up 2 Installing the Handle Procedure 1 Loosen the handle heigh...

Page 6: ...ht settings high medium and low Figure 3 Select the handle height setting most comfortable for you 1 Loosen the handle height adjustment knobs 2 Set the handle to the desired position 3 Tighten the handle height adjustment knobs 5 Assembling the Grass Bag Procedure 1 Attach the two side channels of the grass bag to the grass bag frame as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Grass bag frame 2 Side channel ...

Page 7: ...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 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil Product Overview Figure 9 1 Upper handle 8 Spark plug 2 Blade control bar 9 Cutting height setting 3 Recoil start handle 10 Oil fill Dipstick 4 Rear door 11 Handle height adjustm...

Page 8: ...line in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Figure 10 Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old Figure 10 Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the engine oil ...

Page 9: ...ist and succulent grass that grows most often in the spring Toro recommends the following Cut the grass at the D E or F settings or keep the grass between 5 and 8 cm high Do not cut below the D setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When you cut long grass use a higher cutting height setting and walk slower then cut the grass again at a normal s...

Page 10: ...ush grass or collecting leaves Installing the Grass Bag 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Open the rear door and hold it up 3 Remove the recycler plug Figure 19 Figure 19 1 Recycler plug 4 Hang the grass bag frame pins onto the hooks as shown in Figure 20 Figure 20 1 Hook 2 2 Grass bag frame pin 2 5 Release the rear door Mowing with the Grass Bag A worn grass bag could allo...

Page 11: ...etely the lawn mower could throw objects causing serious personal injury or death If you cannot close the rear door because the grass clippings clog the discharge area stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the grass clippings with a stick not your hand until the rear door closes completely Operating Tips General Mowing Tips Clear the area of sticks stones wire branches and o...

Page 12: ...wn set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours Change the engine oil ...

Page 13: ...clean Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris Figure 23 Figure 23 1 Kicker plate Washing Method 1 With the engine off move the lawn mower onto a flat surface near a garden hose 2 Attach a quick disconnect coupling sold separately to the end of the garden hose 3 Lift the rear door and attach the coupling to the lawn mower washout fitting on the recycling plug Figure 24 Figure 24 1 ...

Page 14: ...fuel tank 8 Connect the wire to the spark plug Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval Yearly Replace the air filter more frequently in dusty operating conditions 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Open the air filter cover and remove the old air filter Figure 25 Figure 25 3 Install a new air filter and the air filter cover Servicing the Spark Plug Serv...

Page 15: ...e nut on the cable mount Figure 28 Figure 28 1 Nut on cable mount 4 Remove the belt cover 5 Push the belt guide tab down until it contacts the lawn mower then hold it in place Figure 29 Figure 29 1 Belt guide tab 6 Pull the cable jacket down toward the lawn mower to remove all the slack in the cable Figure 30 Figure 30 1 Cable 7 While holding the cable jacket down release the drive bracket and tig...

Page 16: ...e oil return the mower to its operating position 7 Slowly pour fresh oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full mark on the dipstick Figure 11 Do not overfill Max fill 0 59 l type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 8 Install the dipstick securely 9 Wipe up any spilled oil 10 Connect the wire to the spark plug 11 Dispose of the u...

Page 17: ...could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Removing the Blade Operating the lawn mower without the blade stiffener in place can cause the blade to flex bend or break resulting in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders Do not operate the lawn mo...

Page 18: ...est engine performance Emptying the Fuel Tank 1 Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Remove the cap from the fuel tank 4 Use a hand pump to syphon the fuel 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 make sure that all the gasoline is out of the carburet...

Page 19: ...the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 6 Remove the spark plug add 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 ...

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Page 24: ...f the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to your seller or the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatis ed with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact the Toro importer or contact us at Custome...

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