Toro Recycler 20073, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Important This engine is not equi...

Page 2: ... leave a running machine unattended Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing walk never run Disengage...

Page 3: ... not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area General Service Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine t...

Page 4: ...104 7403 Model 20074 only 104 7953 Models 20074 and 20074A only 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual 4 ...

Page 5: ...105 1295 108 4791 Models 20074 and 20074A only 108 8191 Model 20074A only 108 8192 Model 20074A only 112 8868 5 ...

Page 6: ... 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 and tighten the handle knobs Figure 3 Figure 3 2 Squeeze the lower handle together and move the handle rearward until it clicks into the operating position Figure 4 Figure ...

Page 7: ...ating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil 3 Installing the Fuse Models 20074 and 20074A only Your mower comes with a 40 amp fuse that protects the electric starter Important You cannot start the mower with the electric starter or charge the battery unless you install the fuse 1 Unclip both ends of the battery cover and remove it Figure 6 Figure 6 2 Insert the fuse in...

Page 8: ... 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 Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a m...

Page 9: ...ck and check the oil level Figure 11 If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick securely 9 ...

Page 10: ...ne and wait for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height 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 the front wheels to the same height as the rear wheels Figure 12 Figure 12 10 ...

Page 11: ...ure 14 Figure 14 1 Blade control bar 3 Turn the ignition key Figure 15 models 20074 and 20074A only or pull the recoil start handle Figure 16 Note When you pull the recoil start handle keep your fingers away from the cable on the handle Figure 15 Figure 16 4 If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls or within 5 seconds using the electric starter press the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starti...

Page 12: ...ings If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute before recycling the clippings Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator s or bystander s direction and res...

Page 13: ...If the bag is on the mower remove it before side discharging the clippings The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge door Figure 20 Figure 20 2 Install the side discharge chute Figure 21 13 ...

Page 14: ...lacement blade Cutting Grass Cut only about a third 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 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 a...

Page 15: ...ng height Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the rst 2 operating hours Change the engine oil Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Ensure that the en...

Page 16: ...y cause the fuel to leak Gasoline is flammable explosive and can cause personal injury Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a hand pump never siphon Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter yearly replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions 1 Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Rotate the air filter cover to remove it Figure 24 Figure 24 1 Air lter cover 2 Air lter 3 Re...

Page 17: ...fornia to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Charge the battery for 24 hours initially then monthly every 25 starts or as needed Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature 70 or 22 C whenever possible 1 Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key Figure 28 Figure 28 2 Plug the charger into a wall ...

Page 18: ...rpened or replace it The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the blade 1 Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady Figure 30 Figure 30 4 Remove the blade saving all mounting hardware Figure 30 5 Install the new blade and all mounting hardware ...

Page 19: ...handle when the engine is running Do not allow bystanders in the area For best results clean the mower soon after you have completed mowing 1 Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height 2 Move the mower onto a flat paved surface 3 Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water supply to the washout port on the mower housing Figure 34 Figure 34 4 Tur...

Page 20: ...il throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 8 Loosely install the spark plug 9 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws 10 Charge the battery for 24 hours then unplug the battery charger an store the mower in an unheated area If you must store the mower in a heated area you must charge the battery every 90 days models 20074 and 20074A only Folding the Handle Folding or ...

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Page 24: ...ts to correct starting difficulties due to the following Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures Rotary mower blade striking an object Contaminants in the fuel system Improper fuel consult your Operator s Manual if in doubt Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over one month Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls First time ...