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Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments
while the engine is running.

Grass catcher components 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

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.

94-8072

104-7908

1.

Warning—do not operate the mower without the rear discharge
plug or bag in place; do not operate the mower without the side
discharge cover or deflector in place.

104-7909

1.

Warning—read the 

Operator’s Manual.

2.

Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from
the machine.

3.

Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.

4.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.

5.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to side
on slopes; stop the engine before leaving the operating position;
and look behind you when backing.

105-6832

Summary of Contents for Recycler 20009

Page 1: ...nia 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 002 The en...

Page 2: ... 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 presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep...

Page 3: ...ecals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 94 8072 104 7908 1 Warning donot operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place 104 7909 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 3 Thrown object hazard mower ke...

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: ... 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 m...

Page 6: ...ice classification of SF SG SH or SJ 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 wheels to the same height 1 5 8 1 1 4 2 2 3 8 2 3 4 3 1 8 3 7 8 4 1 4 3 1 2 m 5629 m 5605a FRONT Adjusting the Handle Height Squeeze the bott...

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: ...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 mower ...

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: ... performing this procedure contact an Authorized Service Dealer Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline If the blade is damaged or cracked 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 sp...

Page 11: ...plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post 6 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter 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 imprope...

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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