Toro Super Recycler 20781 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3329-694
53 cm Super Recycler
Walk Power Lawn Mower
Model No. 20781—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3329-694 53 cm Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20781—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety and Instruction Decals ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Setup ........
  • Page 3: Safety

    Keep children out of the mowing area and under the Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer watchful care of a responsible adult. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Replace faulty mufflers. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire: Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade – before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Replace – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve mower;...
  • Page 5: Sound Pressure Level

    If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it outdoors. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary. Sound Pressure Level...
  • Page 6: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 93-6655 1. Warning—read the 3. Thrown object hazard, 4. Cutting/dismemberment 5.
  • Page 7: Installing The Starter Rope

    5. Slide the upper handle section ends over the lower Installing the Discharge Tunnel handle so the sections nest together (Fig. 3). Plug 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Open the discharge door by moving it rearward (Fig. 5). m-4204 Figure 3 1.
  • Page 8: Before Starting

    Before Starting Filling the Crankcase with Oil 7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. The crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.59 liters) of oil.
  • Page 9: Reviewing The Maintenance Schedule

    Operation Danger Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine When fueling, under certain circumstances, a from the normal operating position. static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and (self-propel model only) and the blade control bail operate others and damage property.
  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine cutting scale Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the Toro recommends the following: blade should stop. If they do not stop properly, contact your Authorized Service Dealer. Cut the grass at the D, E, or F settings or keep the grass between 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) high.
  • Page 11: Using The Grass Bag

    3. Use the SmartWheel design to compare the tips of the Using the Grass Bag grass blades to the letters on the wheel. The letter on the SmartWheel that matches the tips of the grass blades is Occasionally, you may want to use the grass bag for the proper cutting height.
  • Page 12: Operating Tips

    Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade. Removing the Grass Bag Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. replacement blade.
  • Page 13: Cutting Grass

    Cutting Grass Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the C, D, or E cutting height settings. Cut only about 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.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 15. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;...
  • Page 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level 4. Attach the coupling to the lawn mower washout fitting (Fig. 17). Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick (Fig.
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug

    Scraping Method Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter after every 25 operating hours; replace Warning it more frequently when you operate the lawn mower in dusty or dirty conditions. Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak Important Do not operate the engine without the air from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
  • Page 17: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug 4. Remove the belt cover (Fig. 21). Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Use a Champion RJ19LM spark plug or equivalent. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
  • Page 18: Lubricating The Wheels

    Lubricating the Wheels 6. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side, allowing the oil to drain into the drain pan (Fig. 24). After every 25 operating hours or at the end of the season, lubricate the front and the rear wheels. 1.
  • Page 19: Maintaining The Blade

    Maintaining the Blade Inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear, A straight, sharp blade provides the best cutting especially where the flat and the curved parts meet performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade. (Fig. 26A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the Warning blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower.
  • Page 20: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. (Fig. 27). Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, and the blade bolt (Fig. 27). Note: The sail part of the blade must point upward (toward the top of the housing).
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Cleaning the Cooling System Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing the lawn mower. After every 100 operating hours or every season, clean the 1. Run the lawn mower until the engine stops from dirt and the chaff from the cylinder, the cylinder head fins, running out of fuel.
  • Page 22: General Information

    3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the You may purchase the following accessories from an external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top Authorized Toro Dealer: of the lawn mower housing. Dethacher kit 4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 19.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes...
  • Page 24 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade bolt. 3.

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