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Form No. 3363-741 Rev A

53cm Super Recycler

®

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20794—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Model No. 20796—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

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.

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

© 2009—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 Super Recycler 20794

Page 1: ...ert 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 horsepowe...

Page 2: ... to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects Before using always visually inspect to see that guards and safety 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 pr...

Page 3: ...he 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 out doors 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: ...operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place 104 7953 Model 20796 only 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual 112 8760 1 Thrown object hazard stay a safe distance from the machine 2 Cutting dismemberment...

Page 5: ...t Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the cables when assembling and unfolding the handle Ensure that the cables are routed to the outside of the handle If a cable is dam...

Page 6: ... to 17 N m 6 Adjust the cutting height Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height 2 Installing the Starter Rope No Parts Required Procedure Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle Figure 5 Figure 5 1 Starter rope 2 Rope guide Note To make the rope easier to install squeeze the control bar on the handle 3 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Your mower does not come...

Page 7: ...cedure Model 20796 only Refer to Charging the Battery in the Maintenance section Product Overview Figure 7 1 Cutting height lever 4 8 Blade control bar 2 Spark plug 9 Upper handle 3 Air filter 10 Electric starter model 20796 only 4 Fuel tank cap 11 Grass bag 5 Oil fill Dipstick 12 Battery model 20796 only 6 Discharge deflector 13 Washout port 7 Recoil start handle Figure 8 1 Grass bag 3 Battery ch...

Page 8: ...gine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and fully install the dipstick Figure 10 Figure 10 2 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level Figure 10 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 dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz 0 59 l type SAE 30 ...

Page 9: ...ou Rotate the handle lock move the handle to one of three positions and lock the handle into position Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Handle lock 2 Handle positions Starting the Engine 1 Pull the blade control bar to the handle Figure 13 Figure 13 2 Turn the ignition key model 20796 only Figure 14 or pull the recoil start handle Figure 15 Figure 14 Figure 15 Note If the mower does not start contact an Autho...

Page 10: ...ling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute before recycling the clippings Important Ensure that the rear discharge plug is locked in place To lock the plug Raise the discharge deflector Figure 18...

Page 11: ...t in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Grass Bag 1 Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide Figure 20 Figure 20 1 Lower rope guide Note The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle 2 Raise and hold up the discharge deflector Figure 21 Figure 21 1 Discha...

Page 12: ...the lever on the plug to the left Figure 25 Figure 25 1 Lever 2 Tabs Note To unlock the plug rotate the lever on the plug to the right Figure 25 5 Lower the discharge deflector Side discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass If the bag is on the mower remove it and insert the rear discharge plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag before side discharging the clippings...

Page 13: ...t for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge door Figure 28 Figure 28 2 Lift open the side discharge door Figure 29 Figure 29 3 Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute Figure 30 Figure 30 Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side discharge chute reverse the steps above Impo...

Page 14: ...ut a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 inch 51 mm setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height When cutting grass over 6 inches 15 cm tall mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long the mo...

Page 15: ...re storage Charge the battery Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage Yearly Replace the air filter more frequently in dusty operating conditions Check the spark plug refer to your engine owner s manual Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance ...

Page 16: ...etter and carries more contaminants 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Remove the dipstick Figure 36 Figure 36 3 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 37 Figure 37 4 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 38 Do not overf...

Page 17: ...arging 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 the Fuse Model 20796 only If the batt...

Page 18: ... the blade can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the blade 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block a wood to hold the blade steady Figure 43 Figure 43 4 Remove the blade saving all mounting hardware 5 Install the new blade and all mounting hardware Important...

Page 19: ...ine to cool before storing it 1 On the last refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer 2 Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel 3 Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 4 Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post 5 Remove the...

Page 20: ...ure 45 2 To unfold the handle refer to Assembling and Unfolding the Handle in the Setup section Removing the Mower from Storage 1 Charge the battery model 20796 only 2 Connect the wire to the spark plug 20 ...

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Page 24: ...e of 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 the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department Consumer Division The ...

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