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Form No. 3363-703 Rev B

Super Recycler

®

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20092—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Model No. 20092C—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Model No. 20095—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Model No. 20095C—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

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
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product.

Figure 1

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
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

Figure 2

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.

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 equipped with a

spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the 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 enclosed

Engine Owner’s Manual

is supplied

for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California

© 2010—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for Super Recycler 20092

Page 1: ...r 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 Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Importa...

Page 2: ...or while wearing sandals Always wear substantial footwear Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backward Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine witho...

Page 3: ...equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely WARNING Exhaust contains carbon monoxide an ...

Page 4: ...truction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 94 8072 112 8867 1 Lock 2 Unlock 104 7403 Electric start models only 4 ...

Page 5: ...te side to side on slopes stop the engine before leaving the operating position and look behind you when backing up 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 104 7953 Electric start models only 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do no...

Page 6: ...r housing to its highest cutting height setting by moving the 2 rear cutting height levers all the way forward Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height in the Operation section 2 Attach the handle ends to the mower housing with 2 washers and 2 handle bolts Figure 3 but do not tighten the handle bolts Figure 3 1 Washer 3 Handle end 2 Handle bolt Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle ...

Page 7: ...e dipstick Figure 6 Figure 6 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 6 Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz 0 59 l type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to C...

Page 8: ... 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 approv...

Page 9: ...ght 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 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 heigh...

Page 10: ... bar the blade should stop within 3 seconds If it does not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Figure 17 Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the grass bag is on the mower remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag before recycling the clippings If the side d...

Page 11: ...ged install a new Toro replacement bag 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 bagging the clippings WARNING 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 Grass Bag...

Page 12: ...23 Figure 23 1 Lower rope guide Note The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle 2 Raise and hold up the discharge deflector 3 Lift the grass bag up by the handle off the notches 4 Install the rear discharge plug Figure 24 Figure 24 1 Discharge deflector 2 Rear discharge plug Important Ensure that the rear discharge plug is locked in place To lock the plug ...

Page 13: ...rge plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag before side discharging the clippings Important Ensure that the rear discharge plug is locked in place To lock the plug Raise the discharge deflector Figure 26 firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs and rotate the lever on the plug to the left Figure 27 Figure 26 1 Discharge deflector 2 Rear discharge plug Figure 27 1 Lever 2 Tabs...

Page 14: ...from the spark plug and examine the mower for damage For best performance install a new blade before the cutting season begins Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement 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...

Page 15: ...e each use or daily Check the engine oil level Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower Every 25 hours Charge the battery Lubricate the rear wheel gears Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Every 50 hours Change the engine oil Every 100 hours Clean the cooling ...

Page 16: ...rew driver to open the air filter cover Figure 33 Figure 33 3 Replace the air filter 4 Install the cover Figure 34 Figure 34 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Every 50 hours Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 R...

Page 17: ...ead acid battery according to local codes Note Your battery charger may have a two color LED display that indicates the following states of charging A red light indicates that the charger is charging the battery A green light indicates that the charger is fully charged or the charger is disconnected from the battery A flashing light that alternates between red and green indicates that the battery ...

Page 18: ...ade 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block a wood to hold the blade steady Figure 42 Figure 42 4 Remove the blade saving all mounting hardware 5 Install the new blade and all mounting hardware Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing 6 Use a t...

Page 19: ...ut of fuel 3 Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 4 Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post 5 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 th...

Page 20: ...e knobs as you fold the upper handle Figure 44 2 To unfold the handle refer to Assembling and Unfolding the Handle in the Setup section Removing the Mower from Storage 1 Charge the battery electric start models only 2 Connect the wire to the spark plug 20 ...

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Page 24: ... following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs air filters blade sharpening or worn blades cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel...

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