Toro Recycler 20049 Operator's Manual
Toro Recycler 20049 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 20049 Operator's Manual

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22, Recycler
Lawn Mower
Model No. 20049—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
E 2004—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
)
Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.
m-5607
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under the
machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3352-571
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission additional information, contact an Authorized Service Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through and serial numbers of your product ready. The the engine manufacturer.
  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and with the instructions, to operate this machine. down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade.
  • Page 3: Safety/Instruction Decals

    • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not equipment is in safe working condition. possible, then refuel such equipment with a •...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    104-7908 1. Warning—do not 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. 105-1344 Product Overview 104-7909 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.
  • Page 5: Unfolding The Handle

    Setup Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic but it does come with a bottle of oil. sheet that covers the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick. Unfolding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can...
  • Page 6: Before Operating

    Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Caution If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Starting the Engine hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace 1. Firmly push in with you. the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer...
  • Page 9: Recycling The Clippings

    Recycling the Clippings Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise and hold up Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the rear door. the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 9) before recycling the clippings.
  • Page 10: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    For best performance, install a new blade before side discharge the the cutting season begins. clippings. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. m-5587 Cutting Grass Installing the Side Discharge Chute Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a •...
  • Page 11: Recommended Maintenance Schedule

    Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves. • If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height.
  • Page 12: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Changing the Engine Oil 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating stop. hours; change it yearly thereafter. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil 2.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Fuse

    Charging the Battery Replacing the Blade Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a Warning torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline.
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Mower

    Storage Cleaning the Mower Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Warning Preparing the Mower for The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing. Storage Wear eye protection. Stay in the operating position (behind the handle). Warning Do not allow bystanders in the area.
  • Page 15: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1.
  • Page 16 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure: 1.

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