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Operator’s Manual

International English (GB)

Form No. 3323-778

Recycler

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Walk Power Lawn Mower

Model No. 20651—200000001 and Up

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Page 1: ...Operator s Manual International English GB Form No 3323 778 Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20651 200000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...g a Toro product We want you to be completely satisfied with your new purchase Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage Although Toro designs and produces safe products you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely Whenever you contact your Authori...

Page 3: ... saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation While mowing...

Page 4: ...if the engine is provided with a shut off valve turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine mot...

Page 5: ...ased on measurements of identical machines per ANSI B71 5 1984 procedures Sound Power This unit has a sound power level of 100 LwA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 84 538 EEC and amendments Vibration Level This unit has a maximum hand arm vibration level of 8 0 m s based on measurement of identical machines per ISO 5349 procedures Symbol Glossary Safety alert triangle symb...

Page 6: ...hield in place Disengage Stop engine before leaving operator position Battery charging condition Hourmeter elapsed operating hours Fuel Fast Neutral Slow First gear Decreasing Increasing Second gear Grease lubrication point Third gear Engine start Cutting element basic symbol Engine stop Cutting element height adjustment ...

Page 7: ...lts in an unsafe operating condition HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 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 your Authorized Service Dealer 1 Loosen the handle knobs and lift the upper handle up until the upper and lower handle sections are in l...

Page 8: ...n hold 20 ounces 0 59 liters of oil Use only high quality SAE 30 or 10W30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute API service classification SF SG SH or SJ Before each use make sure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick Fig 6 1626 1 Figure 6 1 Dipstick To add oil 1 Move the lawn mower to a level surface 2 Clean around the dipstick Fig 6 3 R...

Page 9: ...ver buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD When fueling under certain circumstances a static charge can develop igniting the gasoline WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers insi...

Page 10: ...gine after a brief shutdown However cool weather may require you to prime the engine again 3 Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle Fig 8 4 Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance then pull it sharply Fig 8 Allow the rope return to the handle slowly Note Allow the engine to warm up for at least one minute longer in cooler temperatures Note If the engine fails to sta...

Page 11: ...ration Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid objects Never deliberately mow over any object If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and examine the lawn mower for damage Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season Periodically file down nicks on the blade Replace the blade when necessary with an original...

Page 12: ...ance If the grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of the lawn the lawn mower may plug up and cause the engine to stall Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Sharpen the blade Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your lawn mowe...

Page 13: ...lace maintain more frequently if edge is dulled quickly in rough or sandy conditions X Blade Brake Check stopping time every 50 hours or at the start of each mowing season Blade must stop within three seconds of releasing bail if not see your Authorized Service Dealer for repair X Self propel Drive Adjust the cable and grease the rear height adjustor brackets every 50 hours or yearly X Fuel System...

Page 14: ...flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or removing gasoline with a hand pump never siphon Draining the Oil above the Lawn Mower Deck Note Toro recommends this procedure for draining the engine oil 1 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 7 2 Drain the gasoline from...

Page 15: ...ower Housing Keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris Fig 16 757 1 Figure 16 1 Kickers Washing Method 1 Move the lawn mower on a flat concrete or asphalt surface near a garden hose 2 Start the engine 3 Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of the right rear tire Fig 17...

Page 16: ...screw IMPORTANT Do not operate the engine without the air filter element extreme engine wear and damage can occur Maintaining the Blade Always mow with a straight sharp blade A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades like a dull blade WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD The blade is sharp WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury HOW TO AV...

Page 17: ...serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Removing the Blade Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt the lock washer the accelerator and the blade Fig 21 1627 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 21 1 Blade bolt 2 Lock washer 3 Accelerator 4 Blade ...

Page 18: ...nd gently apply one or two pumps of 2 multi purpose lithium grease to each IMPORTANT Excess grease may prevent the wheel clutch from properly operating Adjusting the Self propel Drive Cable Whenever you change the handle height install a new self propel drive cable or the traction drive belt slips adjust the self propel drive cable You adjust the self propel drive cable on the handle by moving the...

Page 19: ...ecause grit entering the cylinder can cause engine damage 5 Set the gap on the new plug to 0 030 in 0 76 mm Fig 27 986 030 in 76 mm Figure 27 1 0 030 in 76 mm 6 Install the spark plug and the gasket seal 7 Torque the spark plug to 20 N m 15 ft lb 8 Connect the wire to the spark plug Emptying the Fuel Tank 1 Stop the engine and wait for it to cool 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 7 Not...

Page 20: ...rk plug check the spark plug gap and replace the spark plug if it is damaged 7 Check the engine oil Engine runs rough 1 Connect the spark plug wire g g 2 Clean the spark plug check the spark plug gap and replace the spark plug if it is damaged 3 Clean the air filter Lawn mower or engine vibrates i l 1 Balance the blade g excessively 2 Tighten the blade mounting nut 3 Clean the lawn mower discharge...

Page 21: ... to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry Preparing the Engine 1 While the engine is still warm drain the oil from the crankcase Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 14 2 Remove the spark plug Fig 7 3 Using an oil can add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark plug hole Fig 28 1009 Figure 28 4 Slowly rotate the engine several ...

Page 22: ... 1684 Figure 31 Removing from Storage WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch stretch or damage one or more of the cables WHAT CAN HAPPEN Any pinched stretched or damaged cable may cause an operational failure that results in an unsafe operating condition HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not pinch stretch or damage the cables Handle the cables with care when folding...

Page 23: ... and nut 5 Remove the screw and nut from side of the lawn mower Fig 33 Save them for future use 6 Install four grommets supplied with the grass catcher into the four square holes in the lawn mower Fig 34 2009 1 Figure 34 1 Grommet 4 7 Insert the tongue of the discharge tunnel into the lawn mower Fig 35 8 Align the holes in the tunnel with the grommets in the lawn mower Fig 35 9 Ensure that the hol...

Page 24: ...ure that the discharge tunnel door is closed and secured DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD Thrown objects may result if the discharge door does not close completely WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD If the discharge door cannot be closed because grass clippings clog the discharge area stop the engine and gently move the discharge door handle ba...

Page 25: ...has this or a similar warning Emptying the Grass Bag 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Lift the door latch until it clears the bag notch and move the discharge door handle forward Fig 37 3 Grasp the bag frame handle and the rear of the grass bag and lift the bag off the lawn mower 4 Gradually tip the bag forward to empty clippings Side Discharge Chute Installing the Side Di...

Page 26: ...Discharge Tunnel Plug 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 7 3 Open the discharge door by moving handle rearward Fig 41 and hold it open while inserting the plug m 4360 1 2 Figure 41 1 Plug 2 Discharge door handle 4 Insert the plug into the discharge tunnel opening and fit the lower section into the opening first Fig 42 2012 1 Figure...

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