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Form No. 3406-122 Rev A

22in Recycler

®

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20334—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.

Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to
be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily
for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential
properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for
agricultural uses.

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

This product contains a chemical or chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless
the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the
engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire.

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.

© 2016—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

*3406-122* A

 

Summary of Contents for Recycler 20334

Page 1: ...hich 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 This product contains a chemical or che...

Page 2: ...ng the Blade 19 Adjusting the Self Propel Drive 20 Storage 21 Preparing the Machine for Storage 21 Remove the Machine from Storage 21 Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71 1 2012 General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury Using this product for purpose...

Page 3: ...Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual 112 8867 1 Lock 2 Unlock 117 2718 133 1900 1 Read the Operator s Manual for more information on starting the engine 1 Insert the electric start button into the ignition 2 Engage the blade control bar 3 Push the electric start button to start the engine 2 Read the Operator s Manual for more info...

Page 4: ...2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade disconnect the spark plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine stop the engine before leaving the operating ...

Page 5: ...kets Figure 3 Figure 3 1 Handle knob 2 Carriage bolt 2 Install the handle ends onto the mower housing so that the pin attached to each handle bracket is in the lower hole of its related handle end Figure 4 Figure 4 1 Pin 2 Handle end Note The pins will not show through the holes in the handle ends when the handle is in the folded position 3 Unfold the handle to the operating position by rotating i...

Page 6: ...e and pull the recoil starter rope through the rope guide on the handle Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Recoil starter rope 2 Rope guide 3 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Note Your machine does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil Max fill 0 53 L 18 oz type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 1 Remove the ...

Page 7: ...cedure 1 Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure 9 g027257 1 2 3 Figure 9 1 Handle 3 Grass bag 2 Frame Note Do not slip the bag over the handle Figure 9 2 Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame Figure 10 g027258 Figure 10 3 Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame respectively Figure 10 7 ...

Page 8: ...ine could throw Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious injury Shut off the engine remove the electric start button and wait for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height Fuel Safety DANGER Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and o...

Page 9: ...Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and fully install the dipstick Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Dipstick 3 Full mark 2 Add mark 3 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level Figure 14 If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the di...

Page 10: ...r all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position When you release the blade control bar the engine should shut off and the blade should stop within 3 seconds If not stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Operate the machine only in good visibility and appropriate weather conditions Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of lighting W...

Page 11: ...everal attempts 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 machine will automatically keep pace with you Figure 20 Figure 20 Note If the machine does not freely roll backward after self propelling stop walking hold your hands in place and allow the machine to...

Page 12: ...ar deflector Figure 21 Figure 21 1 Rear deflector 3 Grass bag pin 2 2 Notches 2 2 Install the grass bag ensuring that the pins on the bag rest in the notches on the handle Figure 21 3 Lower the rear deflector Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag reverse the steps in Installing the Grass Bag page 12 Operating the Bag on Demand Lever The bag on demand feature allows you to either collect or recy...

Page 13: ... mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall Mow only dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry conditions follow all local fire warnings and keep the machine free of dry grass and...

Page 14: ...e soon after you have completed mowing 1 Move the machine onto a flat paved surface 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Lower the machine to its lowest cutting height setting refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height page 10 4 Wash out the area under the rear deflector where the clippings go from the housing to the grass bag Note Wash out the...

Page 15: ...igure 28 Figure 28 1 Operating position 2 Folded position 4 Insert the carriage bolt with the bolt head toward the inside through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end Ensure that the square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the upper or lower square hole in its related handle bracket Figure 29 Figure 29 1 Handle knob 2 Carriage bolt 5 Loosely install the handle knobs and car...

Page 16: ... additional maintenance procedures Note Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer go to www toro com to find the nearest dealer or at www shoptoro com Maintenance Safety Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and remove the electric start button before performing any maintenance procedure Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing the machine The blade is sha...

Page 17: ...t required but if you desire to change the oil use the following procedure Note Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Max fill 0 53 L 18 oz type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 1 Refer to Preparing for Maintenance page 16 2 Remove the dipstick Figure 32 Figure 32 1 Dips...

Page 18: ...indicates the following states of charging A red light indicates that the charger is charging the battery A green light indicates that the charger is fully charged or the charger is disconnected from the battery A flashing light that alternates between red and green indicates that the battery is nearly fully charged This state lasts only a few minutes until the battery is fully charged Replacing t...

Page 19: ...operly If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure contact an Authorized Service Dealer Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline If the blade is damaged or cracked replace it immediately If the blade edge is dull or nicked have it sharpened and balanced or replace it WARNING The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injur...

Page 20: ...you install a new self propel cable or if the self propel drive is out of adjustment adjust the self propel drive 1 Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment Figure 40 g027709 Figure 40 1 Handle left side 3 Self propel drive cable 2 Adjustment knob 2 Adjust the tension on the cable Figure 40 by pulling it back or pushing it forward and holding that position Note Push...

Page 21: ...1 oz 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 8 Loosely install the spark plug 9 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws 10 Charge the battery for 24 hours then unplug the battery charger an store the machine in an unheated area If you must store the machine in a heated ...

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Page 24: ...anges spark plugs air filters blade sharpening or worn blades cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or neglected or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Pickup and delivery charges Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized Toro Service Dealer Repairs necessary du...

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