Toro 20068 Operator's Manual
Toro 20068 Operator's Manual

Toro 20068 Operator's Manual

22in recycler lawn mower

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22in Recycler® Lawn Mower
Model No. 20068—Serial No. 280000001 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.
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.
© 2007—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
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
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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3359-102 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
or other reproductive harm.
Engine Owner's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
is supplied
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3359-102 Rev A 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20068—Serial No. 280000001 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. Safety alert symbol and product damage.
  • 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 Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an Safe Handling of Gasoline odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is area.
  • Page 4 104-7402 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. 108-4791 108-8117 104-7403...
  • Page 5 108-9751 1. Engine—stop 3. Engine—start 2. Engine—run 112-8759 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 2. Thrown object 5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hand or foot, a safe distance from the mower blade—do not machine.
  • Page 6: Installing The Blade Control Bar

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Installing the Blade Control Figure 4 Procedure 2. Tighten the handle knobs (Figure 5). Install the blade control bar into the upper handle (Figure 3). Figure 5 3.
  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    Figure 8 2. Insert the fuse into the fuse holder (Figure 9). Figure 9 Figure 7 Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in the owner’s 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level packet and another fuse in the battery box. reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 7).
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank 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.
  • Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 13). Figure 13 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 13). 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.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height 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. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you.
  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Turn the ignition key (Figure 15) or pull the recoil start handle (Figure 16). Figure 17 Figure 15 Note: You can self-propel the mower with the blade engaged or disengaged. Stopping the Engine 1. Turn the ignition key to the Off position. 2.
  • Page 12: Disengaging The Blade

    Using the Grass Bag Service Interval: Before each use or daily You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to check the blade brake clutch. 1. Install the empty grass bag on the mower. 2. Start the engine. Figure 19 3.
  • Page 13: Bagging The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. 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 bagging the clippings.
  • Page 14: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it before side-discharging the clippings. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro • Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does replacement blade.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Air Filter

    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 17: Changing The Engine Oil

    Figure 28 2. Replace the air filter (Figure 29). Figure 29 Figure 30 3. Install the cover. 3. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up Changing the Engine Oil to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube (Figure 31).
  • Page 18: Replacing The Blade

    Charging the Battery Service Interval: Every 25 hours Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Figure 33 Wash hands after handling. Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly 3.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts. 8. Install the blade brake clutch shield that you previously removed. 9. Install the blade driver that you previously removed. 10. Install the blade and the stiffener that you previously removed (Figure 35).
  • Page 20: 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 The mower may dislodge material from under Storage the mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind the Gasoline vapors can explode.
  • Page 21: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle 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.
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  • Page 24: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    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: Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership.

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