Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

55cm Recycler
Model No. 20955-Serial No. 316000001 and Up
Model No. 20956-Serial No. 316000001 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. Figure 1
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
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
© 2015-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
identifies the location of the
Figure 1
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Register at www.Toro.com.
® Lawn Mower
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.
This product complies with all relevant European directives.
For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of
Conformity (DOC) sheet.
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.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
General Safety......................................................... 2
Sound Pressure ...................................................... 2
Sound Power .......................................................... 2
Hand/Arm Vibration .............................................. 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 4
1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle ..................... 4
2 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope
Guide................................................................. 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
4 Charging the Battery.............................................. 6
5 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Before Operation ....................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ........................................... 8
2), Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 8
Adjusting the Handle Height..................................... 9
Form No. 3400-865 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN) All Rights Reserved *3400-865* A
Printed in the USA