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Filling the Engine with Oil

Your mower does not come with oil in the engine,
but it does come with a 20 oz. (0.59 l) bottle of oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick.

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2.

Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil

level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

3.

Install the dipstick securely.

ImportantChange the engine oil after the first 2
operating hours;
 change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil on page 10.

Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent oil with an
API service classification of SJ or SL.

Before Operating

Danger

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.

Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.

Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.

Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.

Warning

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.

Summary of Contents for Recycler 20008

Page 1: ...f 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 this 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 0...

Page 2: ... when changing direction on slopes Remove objects such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the ...

Page 3: ...omponents are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with genuine Toro parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Safety Instruction Decals Impor...

Page 4: ...covers the engine Unfolding the Handle Warning 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 Carefully move the upper handle forward until the handle halves are in line and nest together as shown m 5650a 2 Tighten the ha...

Page 5: ...SJ or SL Before Operating Danger 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 Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or arou...

Page 6: ...e oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ or SL 3 Install the dipstick Adjusting the Cutting Height Caution If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you Keep away from the hot muffler Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all four wh...

Page 7: ...ing the Engine To stop 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 If they do not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact your Authorized Service Dealer m 5656a Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the ...

Page 8: ...ird of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 inch 51 mm setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height on page 6 When cutting grass over 6 inches 15 cm tall mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long the...

Page 9: ... Hours 1 Replace the spark plug refer to your engine operator s manual Clean the cooling system refer to your engine operator s manual Annual Storage Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage 1Whichever comes first 2Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the...

Page 10: ...d replace it immediately If the blade edge is dull or nicked have it sharpened or replace it Warning The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Wear cloth or leather gloves when servicing the blade 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 9 2 Tip the mower onto the right si...

Page 11: ...er rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle Warning 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 da...

Page 12: ... failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls first time starts after extended period of non use over three months or seasonal storage cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn improper starting procedures If you are having difficulty starting your un...

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