Toro Super Recycler 20781, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions GB Form No 3329 694 53 cm Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20781 Serial No 230000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...g the Cooling System 21 Emptying the Fuel Tank 21 Storage 21 Preparing the Fuel System 21 Preparing the Engine 21 Page General Information 22 Removing From Storage 22 Accessories 22 Troubleshooting 23 Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage Although Toro...

Page 3: ... restrict the age of the operator Never allow adults unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the lawn mower Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the area Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the lawn mower and the mowing activity Never assume that child...

Page 4: ...r or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute before checking cleaning or working on the lawn mower after striking a foreign object Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before starting and ope...

Page 5: ...when necessary Lawn mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the speed settings on the engine If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank do it outdoors To ensure the best performance and safety purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when neces...

Page 6: ...t pinch stretch or damage the cables Handle the cables with care when folding or unfolding the handle Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of the cables are pinched stretched or damaged Contact your Authorized Service Dealer Warning 1 Lay the upper handle on the ground behind the lawn mower with the handle label facing up and the control cables routed between the handle mounting brackets 2 Rem...

Page 7: ... Figure 4 1 Rope guide 2 Starter rope Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Open the discharge door by moving it rearward Fig 5 1914 1 2 Figure 5 1 Discharge door handle 2 Discharge tunnel plug 3 Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring loaded door from closing while you insert the discharge tunnel plug 4 Rotate the plug clockwis...

Page 8: ... the cap clockwise until it is tight Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline For best results use clean fresh lead free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher To ensure freshness purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner extends engine life and promotes good starting You may use leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available...

Page 9: ...ethanol methanol or isopropanol 1 Clean around the fuel tank cap Fig 7 2 Remove the cap from the tank 3 Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm from the top of the tank Do not fill into the filler neck 4 Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 14 You may ne...

Page 10: ...g Height The SmartWheel has 2 cutting scales Sparse Normal and Lush to ensure the best cutting height setting in any mowing condition Fig 12 Use the Sparse Normal scale during the warm summer season for the majority of your mowing The Lush scale is for thick moist and succulent grass that grows most often in the spring 1 2 Figure 12 1 Sparse normal grass cutting scale 2 Lush grass cutting scale To...

Page 11: ...ing Note You can adjust the front wheels to 1 2 inch 1 3 cm Move the cutting height lever past the A setting and release the pin into the slot in the housing Using the Grass Bag Occasionally you may want to use the grass bag for bagging lush grass or collecting leaves Installing the Grass Bag 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully f...

Page 12: ...Clear the area of sticks stones wire branches and other debris that the blade could hit and throw Keep everyone especially children and pets away from the area of operation Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid objects Never deliberately mow over any object If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire from the spark plug and exa...

Page 13: ...lowing Sharpen the blade Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower Cut the grass more frequently Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels For example set the front wheels at the C setting and the rear wheels at the D setting Cutting Leaves After cutting ...

Page 14: ...efer to Adjusting the Self propel Drive Cable on page 17 and to Lubricating the Wheels on page 18 50 Hours Change the engine oil 1 2 Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 18 Sharpen or replace the blade maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 19 Check for leaks in the fuel system and or a deteriorating fuel hos...

Page 15: ...044 Figure 17 1 Washout fitting 2 Hose 5 Turn the water on high 6 Start the engine 7 Let the lawn mower run for 2 minutes 8 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 9 Turn the water off 10 Remove the coupling from the washout fitting 11 Move the lawn mower to a dry area and let the engine run for one minute to dry out the lawn mower and its components 12 Stop the engine and wait for a...

Page 16: ...k plug Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug To ensure the best performance clean the discharge tunnel and plug after each use When the grass is thick and lush clippings may collect on and around the plug making it difficult to remove the plug Always ensure that the discharge tunnel door locks closed when you release the handle If debris prevents the discharge door from locking closed clean the i...

Page 17: ...spark plug Adjusting the Self propel Drive Cable Whenever you change the handle height install a new self propel cable or the traction drive belt slips adjust the self propel drive cable 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Pull the upper handle back as far as possible 3 Loosen the cable support nut Fig 20 m 4205 1 2 3 4 Figure 20 1 Cable jacket 2 Cable support 3 Nut 4 Upper h...

Page 18: ...st before changing the oil to warm the oil Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Note Change the oil after every 25 hours when operating under a heavy load or in high temperatures 1 Remove the grass bag 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 7 3 If the grass bag is on the lawn mower close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove the bag 4 Drain the gasoline from the fuel ...

Page 19: ...ir filter up Fig 25 973 2 1 3 Figure 25 1 Blade 2 Accelerator 3 Blade bolt Important Move the blade as little as possible to avoid future staring problems Inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear especially where the flat and the curved parts meet Fig 26A Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade c...

Page 20: ...f the blade rotates downward file that end not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops Installing the Blade 1 Install a sharp balanced Toro blade the accelerator and the blade bolt Fig 27 Note The sail part of the blade must point upward toward the top of the housing 2 Torque the blade bolt to 60 ft lb 82 N m Operating the lawn mower ...

Page 21: ...wn mower to keep it clean and protected Preparing the Fuel System Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time and explode if it comes into contact with an open flame Do not store gasoline over long periods of time Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline in the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame For example a furnace or a water heater pilot light Al...

Page 22: ...tional failure that results in an unsafe operating condition Do not pinch stretch or damage the cables Handle the cables with care when folding or unfolding the handle Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of the cables are pinched stretched or damaged Contact your Authorized Service Dealer Warning 1 Carefully unfold the upper handle until it nests with the lower handle then tighten the knobs 2...

Page 23: ... fuel cap vent hole is plugged 3 The air filter element is dirty and is restricting the air flow 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 6 The engine oil level is low or the oil is dirty 1 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2 Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace the fuel cap 3 Clean the air filt...

Page 24: ...4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Place all 4 wheels at the same height 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 Change the mowing pattern 4 Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck Discharge chute plugs 1 The cutting height is too low 2 You are mowing too fast 3 The grass is wet 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Raise the cuttin...