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2003—The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Printed in the USA

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Original Instructions (EN)

Register your product at www.Toro.com

22

 Recycler

Lawn Mower

Model No. 20008—Serial No. 240000001 and Up

Form No. 3351-291

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product.  Write the
numbers in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-5607

This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

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 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 enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.

Safety

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.

 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—1998.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.

Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
mower.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up
and thrown by the blade.

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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