Toro 20323 Operator's Manual
Toro 20323 Operator's Manual

Toro 20323 Operator's Manual

20-inch mulching/rear bagging lawn mower

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20-inch Mulching/Rear Bagging Lawn Mower
Model No. 20323—Serial No. 310000001 and Up
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 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.
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.
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
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.
WARNING
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 with 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,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
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.
Form No. 3363-894 Rev D
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3363-894 Rev D 20-inch Mulching/Rear Bagging Lawn Mower Model No. 20323—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Figure 2 Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury 1.
  • Page 2: General Operation

    Safety removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers light. and the B71.1 specifications of the American National •...
  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Service any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. Safe Handling of Gasoline • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the extreme care in handling gasoline.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Setup Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can...
  • Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. Filling the Engine with Oil Product Overview No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Operation Service Interval: Before each use or daily Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Move the mower to a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. DANGER 3. Insert, but do not screw in, the dipstick into the Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Starting the Engine 1. Hold the blade control bar (Figure 10) against the WARNING handle. Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 8: Mulching The Clippings

    Installing the Rear-Discharge Deflector Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. 1. If the bag is on the mower, remove it. 2. Lift up the rear deflector and hold it (Figure 14).
  • Page 9: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the not cut the leaves finely enough. cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
  • Page 10: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 11: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Replacing the Air Cleaner 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Service Interval: Yearly 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug cover (Figure 18).
  • Page 12: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly 1. Ensure that the fuel tank contains little or no fuel so that fuel does not leak out when you tip the mower onto its side. 2. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Blade

    Figure 21 1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 3. Air gap (not to scale) 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 7. Torque the plug to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m). Figure 22 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Replacing the Blade Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing.
  • Page 14: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating Figure 23 condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water unfolding the handle.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start 1. The wire is not connected to the spark 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. plug. 2. The fuel cap vent hole is plugged. 2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace the fuel cap.
  • Page 16: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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