Toro Recycler Series Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Lawn Mower
Form No. 3360-862 Rev B
Model No. 20332mSerial
No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20332CmSerial
No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20334--Serial
No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20334C--Serial
No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20352--Serial
No. 290000001 and Up
Operator's
Manual
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.
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 v_,w, vToro.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 read> Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product.
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"
1
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
safeff messages identified by the safe_ _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.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition
65 Warning
The
engine
exhaust
from
this product
contains
chemicals
known
to the State
of
California
to cause
cancer,
birth
defects,
or other
reproductive
harm.
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
the 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 vdth 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,
© 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

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  • Page 1 Safety alert symbol Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
  • Page 2: General Operation

    Never direct discharged material toward awone. maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be Avoid discharging material against a wall or ordered through the engine manufacturer. obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward For models vdth stated engine horsepower, the gross the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel horsepower of the engine was laboratory...
  • Page 3 Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, the presence of children. Children are often attracted odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. the machine and the mowing activit?: Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 94-8072 104-7953 Electric-start models only Warning--read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. Read the Operator's Manual 114-7982 117-1054...
  • Page 5: Installing The Handle

    2. Filling the Engine with Oil Setup Procedure Important: Remove discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. 1. Installing the Handle 1.
  • Page 6 Figure 7 Figure Spare fuse Rear deflector Battery Screw Battery compartment 4. Install the battery compartment with the screw that Remove the screw that secures the battery you removed in step 2. compartment, ptfll out the batter?, and locate fuse ( F_ure 5 and F_gure 6). 4.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn others. To prevent a static charge from igniting gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle...
  • Page 8: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels to the same height as the rear wheels (Figure 12). Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: To raise the mower, move the front cutting 1.
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figure 13). G009548 Figure 15 Note: If the mower does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Using the Self-propel Drive FGO09546 To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your Figure 13 sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with...
  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    Check the grass frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings. If the bag-on-demand lever is in...
  • Page 11 Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is attached to the mower. For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press button on the bag-on-demand lever and move the lever fonvard until the button on the lever pops up...
  • Page 12 Installing the Side Discharge Chute Lift up the side deflector and install the side discharge chute (Figure 20). G009583 Figure 19 Clean here Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the grass bag is on the mower and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position (refer to Operating the...
  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves cutting season begins. on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro notches higher than the rear cutting height. replacement blade. °...
  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. • Check the engine oil level. Before each use or daily •...
  • Page 15: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover Yearly (Figure 22). Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery A green light indicates that the charger is fully charged or the charger is disconnected from Service Interval: Every 25 hours batter3: Electric-start models only 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.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to overtighten. Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1•...
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Mower

    Cleaning the Mower Storage Service Interval: Before each use or daily Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place• Preparing the Mower for mower dislodge material from under Storage the mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind Gasoline...
  • Page 19: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Do not damage the cables when folding unfolding the handle. If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Remove the ignition key (electric-start models only). 2.
  • Page 20 United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Tore products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, prov- ince, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied...

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