Toro 20071, 20071A, 20072, 20072A Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3357-437 Rev A

22in Recycler® Lawn Mower

Model No. 20071—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 20071A—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 20072—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 20072A—Serial No. 270000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

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 Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be significantly lower.

© 2006—The Toro® Company

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

 

Printed in the USA.

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All Rights Reserved

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 you start the engine.

The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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 B71.1-2003.

This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.

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

Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate this machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine is running.

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Do not operate machine barefooted 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 without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working.

Never 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 the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the engine.

If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or on other appliances.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such 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.

Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.

Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area.

Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

Safety and Instructional Decals

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

Manufacturer’s Mark

1.Indicates the blade is identi ed as a part from the original machine manufacturer.

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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 to cool before storing.

If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting.

Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against engine to prevent unintended starting.

Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

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Toro 20071, 20071A, 20072, 20072A Operator's Manual

Setup

Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine.

1. Unfolding the Handle

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, and tighten the handle knobs ( Figure 3).

Figure 4

Figure 3

2.Squeeze the lower handle together and move the handle rearward until it clicks into the operating position (Figure 4).

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2. Filling the Engine with Oil Product Overview

Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil.

1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 5).

Figure 5

2.Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 5). 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.

Important: Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.

Figure 6

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Cutting height lever

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Fuel tank cap

2.

Oil ll/Dipstick

7.

Air lter

3.

Recoil start handle

8.

Washout port

4.

Blade control bar

9.

Primer

5.

Self-propel drive bar

10.

Spark plug

Figure 7

1. Grass bag 2. Side discharge chute

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Operation

Filling the Fuel Tank

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 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 major name-brand service station (Figure 8).

Note: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old.

Figure 8

Checking the Engine Oil Level

1.Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 9).

Figure 9

2.Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 9). 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.

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