Toro 20355 Operator's Manual

Toro 20355 Operator's Manual

22in recycler lawn mower with smartstow
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22in Recycler
Model No. 20355—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Introduction
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting
brush or for agricultural uses.
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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your mobile device, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
product information.
1. Model and serial number location
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.
© 2017—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower with SmartStow
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
This product contains a chemical
or chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque
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of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 2
General Safety ................................................... 2
Form No. 3418-369 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
or reproductive harm.
Original Instructions (EN)
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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or or chemicals known to the State of additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model California to cause cancer, birth defects, and serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 Setup ................ 5 1 Unfolding the Handle ........5 This machine has been designed in accordance with 2 Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the ANSI B71.1-2012. Rope Guide............. 6 3 Filling the Engine with Oil ......... 7 4 Assembling the Grass Bag.......
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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 missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 4 decal133-8198 133-8198 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual; 1) Add fuel up to the indicated level. 2) Tip the machine forward for storage. decal136-5899 136-5899 1. Push the handle down to 2. Pull the handle up to move move forward. backward. decal136-9096 136-9096 1.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition.
  • Page 6: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. g230719 Figure 4...
  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. g222533 Figure 5 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g230447 Figure 6...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. • Check that all guards and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass catcher, are in place and working properly.
  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline all season.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 11). g238410 Figure 11 Remove both handle knobs. Move the handle to the desired height position. Secure the handle with the previously removed handle knobs.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you.
  • Page 12: During Operation

    During Operation Safety necessary. • Use accessories and attachments approved by General Safety The Toro® Company only. • Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection; long pants; slip-resistant, substantial Slope Safety footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear •...
  • Page 13: Shutting Off The Engine

    the Self-Propel Drive (page 22). Otherwise, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Shutting Off the Engine Service Interval: Before each use or daily To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar. Important: When you release the blade-control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
  • Page 14: Operating The Bag-On-Demand Lever

    Operating the • To recycle or side-discharge the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the lever and Bag-on-Demand Lever move the lever rearward until the button on the lever pops up. The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either Important: For proper operation, shut off collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the...
  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the 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 16: After Operation

    After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. g009501 Figure 19 • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine 1. Washout port in any enclosure.
  • Page 17: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Storing the Machine in the Vertical-Stow Position WARNING During the mowing season or in the off-season, you Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can store your machine in the vertical position to can damage the cables, causing an unsafe minimize storage space.
  • Page 18 decal133-8198 Figure 21 Ensure that the cutting-height setting on the machine is 35 mm (1-3/8 inches) or higher; if it is not, lower it; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 11). g189217 Figure 23 Disengage the handle locks (Figure 22).
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Important: Before tipping the machine to genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. change the oil or replace the blade, allow the Replacement parts and accessories made by fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If...
  • Page 20: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 26). Service Interval: Every 25 hours Yearly Unclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 25). g187518 Figure 26 1. Dipstick 3. Full 2.
  • Page 21: Replacing The Blade

    through until the oil level on the dipstick Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware is correct. (Figure 28). • If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, Install the new blade and all mounting hardware drain the excess oil until the oil level on the (Figure 29).
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 30). g209518 Figure 31 1. 38 mm (1.5 inches) 3.
  • Page 23: Storage

    Preparing the Machine for Storage On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile.

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