Toro 20995 Operator's Manual

53cm Recycler
Model No. 20995—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20996—Serial No. 290000001 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. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
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.
© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Lawn Mower
®
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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.
Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the
governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injury.
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—"personal safety
instruction." Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3361-568 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
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