Toro 20793 Super Recycler, 20795 Super Recycler Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3361-159RevA

53cmSuperRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.20793—SerialNo.290000001andUp

ModelNo.20795—SerialNo.290000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualusestwowordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessential thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemowerread andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention tothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)whichmeans Caution,W arning,orDanger—“personalsafety instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction becauseithastodowithsafety .Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.

GeneralLawnMowerSafety

ThefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromEN

836.

Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor theirproperty.

•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon themowerorintheinstructions.

Gasoline

WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe followingprecautions.

•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis purpose.

•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile refueling.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove thecapofthefueltankoradgasolinewhilethe engineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe enginebutmovethemowerawayfromtheareaof spillageandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition untilgasolinevaporshavedissipated.

•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen barefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bones andotherforeignobjects.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat guards,andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsand/or grasscatchers,areinplaceandworkingcorrectly.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand boltsinsetstopreservebalance.

Starting

•Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandshiftinto neutralbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donottiltmowerwhenstartingtheengineor switchingonthemotor,unlessthemowerhastobe tiltedforstarting.Inthiscase,donottiltitmorethan absolutelynecessaryandliftonlythepart,whichis awayfromtheoperator.

•Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellaway fromtheblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge chute.

Operation

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets arenearby.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden hazards.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Neverpickuporcarryalawnmowerwhilethe engineisrunning.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga pedestriancontrolledlawnmowertowardsyou.

•Walk,neverrun.

•Slopes:

–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.

–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.

–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand

downandexerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectiononslopes.

–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.

•Uselowthrottlesettingswhenengagingthe traction-clutch,especiallyinhighgears.Reduce speedonslopesandinsharpturnstoprevent overturningorlossofcontrol.

•Stopthebladeifthelawnmowerhastobetiltedfor transportationwhencrossingsurfacesotherthan grassandwhentransportingthelawnmowertoand fromtheareatobemowed.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Stoptheengine

–wheneveryouleavethelawnmower.

–beforerefueling.

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s position.

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•Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn

mower.

–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthelawn

mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore restartingandoperatingthelawnmower.

–iflawnmowerstartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Donotusepressurecleaningequipmentonmachine.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetank andinsideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer, batterycompartmentandgasolinestoragearefreeof grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer’ s recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety .

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisout-doors.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal injury.

•Onmultibladedlawnmowers,takecareasrotating oneblademaycauseotherstorotate.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthelawnmowerto prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving bladesandxedpartsofthelawnmower.

•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,

purchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts andaccessories.Donotuse

will t

partsand

accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe operator’searof89dBA,basedonmeasurementsof identicalmachinesperEN836andISO11201.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA, basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperISO

11094.

Vibration,Hand/arm

Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof

7.0m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines perEN836andEN1033.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged

decals.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

104-7908

1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwithouttherear dischargeplugorbaginplace;donotoperatethemower withoutthesidedischargecoverordeectorinplace.

104-7953

Model20795only

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforinformationonchargingthebattery;containslead;donotdiscard.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

108-4791

Model20795only

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108-9751

Model20795only

1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start

2.Engine—run

112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

112-8867

1.Lock2.Unlock

114-7982

1.Warning—readthe Operator’sManual.

4.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—stayaway frommovingparts.

2.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe machine.

5.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—donot operateupanddown slopes;operatesideto sideonslopes;stopthe enginebeforeleavingthe operatingposition;and lookbehindyouwhen backingup.

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—remove theignitionkeyandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

115-8411

1.Unlocked2.Locked

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Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective

plasticsheetthatcoverstheengine.

1.AssemblingandUnfolding theHandle

Procedure

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandle improperlycandamagethecables,causingan unsafeoperatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenassembling andunfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

1.Installthebladecontrolbarintotheupperhandle (Figure3).

Figure3

2.Raisetherearofthemowerhousingtoitshighest cuttingheightsettingbymovingthe2rearcutting heightleversallthewayforward.RefertoAdjusting theCuttingHeightintheOperationsection.

3.Attachthehandleendstothemowerhousingwith 2washersand2handlebolts(Figure4),butdonot

tightenthehandlebolts.

Figure4

1.Washer3.Handleend

2.Handlebolt

Important:Routethecablestothe

outside

thehandle(Figure4).

4.Rotatethehandlerearward(Figure5).

Figure5

5.Lockthehandleatyourdesiredheight.Referto AdjustingtheHandleHeightintheOperation section.

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6.Torquethehandleboltsto120to160in-lb(14to 17N-m).

7.Adjustthecuttingheight.RefertoAdjustingthe CuttingHeight.

2.InstallingtheStarterRope

Procedure

Pullthestarterropethroughtheropeguideonthe handle(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Starterrope

2.Ropeguide

3.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

Yourmowerdoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.

1.Removethedipstick(Figure7).

Figure7

2.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure7).Do notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Important:

Change the engine oil after the r st

5 operating hour s

;changeityearlythereafter.

RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

4.InstallingtheFuse

Procedure

Model20795only

Yourmowercomeswitha40-ampfusethatprotectsthe electricstarter.

Important:Youcannotstartthemowerwiththe electricstarterorchargethebatteryunlessyou installthefuse.

1.Unclipbothendsofthebatterycoverandremoveit (Figure8).

Figure8

2.Installthefuseinthefuseholder(Figure9).

Figure9

Note:Yourmowercomeswithafuseintheyour

owner’spacketandanotherfuseinthebatterybox.

3.Installthebatterycover.

5.ChargingtheBattery

Procedure

Model20795only

RefertoChargingtheBatteryintheMaintenance section.

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ProductOverview

Figure10

1.Upperhandle

8.Washoutport(notshown)

2.Controlbarlock9.Oilll/Dipstick

3.Fueltankcap10.Recoilstarthandle

4.Sidedischarge11.Battery(model20795 only;notshown)

5.Airlter

12.Ignitiontoggleswitch (model20793only)or electricstarter(model 20795only)

6.Sparkplug

13.Bladecontrolbar

7.Cuttingheightlever(4)

Figure11

1.Grassbag3.Batterycharger(model 20795only)

2.Sidedischargechute

4.Reardischargeplug (installed)

Operation

FillingtheFuelTank

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive. Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou andothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormower directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina vehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer, outofthereachofchildren.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure12).

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith gasolinelessthan30daysold.

Figure12

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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andfullyinstall thedipstick(Figure13).

Figure13

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel (Figure13).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkon thedipstick,slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeto raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick. Donotoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE 30detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationof SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipstick.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious injury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousing whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwill behotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepaway fromthehotmufer.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallfourwheels tothesameheight.

Note:Toraisethemower,moveall4cuttingheight leversforward;tolowerthemower,movethemall rearward(Figure14).

Figure14

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoaposition comfortableforyou.

Rotatethehandlelock,movethehandletooneofthree positions,andlockthehandleintoposition(Figure15).

Figure15

1.Handlelock2.Handlepositions

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StartingtheEngine(Model 20793only)

1.PushtheignitiontoggleswitchtotheOn(I)position (Figure16).

Figure16

1.Ignitiontoggleswitch

2.Pulltherecoilstarter(Figure17).

Figure17

Note:Ifthemowerstilldoesnotstart,contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

StartingtheEngine(Model 20795only)

Starttheengineinoneof2ways:

•TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition;whenthe enginestarts,releasethekey(Figure18).

Figure18

•TurntheignitionkeytotheRunpositionandpullthe recoilstarterintheoperatingposition(Figure19).

Figure19

•Ifthemowerdoesnotstartin1or2pulls(or5 secondsusingtheelectricstarter),presstheprimer button1or2timesandtrystartingitagain.

Note:Ifthemowerstilldoesnotstart,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

UsingtheSelf-propelDrive

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour sides,andthemowerwillautomaticallykeeppacewith you(Figure20).

Note:Youcanself-propelthemowerwiththeblade engagedordisengaged.

Figure20

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StoppingtheEngine(Model 20793only)

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

PushtheignitiontoggleswitchtotheStopposition (Figure21).

Figure21

1.Ignitiontoggleswitch

Removetheignitionkeywhenyouleavethemower.

Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol bar,boththeengineandbladeshouldstopwithin 3seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,stopusing yourmowerimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

StoppingtheEngine(Model 20795only)

1.TurnthekeytotheOffposition(Figure22).

Figure22

2.Removetheignitionkeywhenyouleavethemower.

Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol bar,boththeengineandbladeshouldstopwithin 3seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,stopusing yourmowerimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

EngagingtheBlade

Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladedoesnotturn. Youmustengagethebladetomow.

1.Pullthecontrolbarlockback(Figure23).

Figure23

2.Pullthebladecontrolbartothehandle(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Bladecontrolbar

3.Holdthebladecontrolbaragainstthehandle (Figure25).

Figure25

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DisengagingtheBlade

Releasethebladecontrolbar(Figure26).

Figure26

Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol

bar,thebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.If itdoesnotstopproperly,stopusingyourmower immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

CheckingtheBladeBrake ClutchOperation

Checkthecontrolbarbeforeeachusetoensurethatthe bladebrakeclutchsystemisoperatingproperly.

UsingtheGrassBag

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Youcanusethegrassbagtoperformanadditionaltest tocheckthebladebrakeclutch.

1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemower.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Engagetheblade.

Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating thatthebladeisengagedandrotating.

4.Releasethebladecontrolbar.

Note:Ifthebagdoesnotimmediatelydeate,the bladeisstillrotating.Thebladebrakeclutchmaybe deterioratingand,ifignored,couldresultinanunsafe operatingcondition.Havethemowerinspectedand servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

5.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

NotUsingtheGrassBag

1.Movethemowerontoapavedsurfaceina non-windyarea.

2.Setall4wheelstothe3-1/4inch(8cm)cutsetting.

3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitinto aballsmallenoughtogounderthemowerhousing (about3inchesor7.6cmindiameter).

4.Placethenewspaperballabout5inches(13cm)in frontofthemower.

5.Starttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade.

7.Releasethebladecontrolbar.

8.Immediatelypushthemoweroverthenewspaper ball.

9.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

10.Gotothefrontofthemowerandcheckthe newspaperball.

Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounderthe mower,repeatsteps4through10.

11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,the bladedidnotstopproperly,whichcouldresultinan unsafeoperatingcondition.ContactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

RecyclingtheClippings

Yourmowercomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethe grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe SideDischargeChute)beforerecyclingtheclippings.

Important:Ensurethatthereardischargeplug islockedinplace.Tolocktheplug:Raisethe dischargedeector(Figure27),rmlypushthe pluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,and rotatetheleverontheplugtotheleft(Figure28).

Figure27

1.Dischargedeector

2.Reardischargeplug

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Figure28

1.Lever2.Tabs

Note:T ounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplug totheright(Figure28).

BaggingtheClippings

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassand leafclippingsfromthelawn.

Aworngrassbagcouldallowdebristobe thrownandresultinseriouspersonalinjuryor deathtotheoperatororbystanders.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis damaged,installanewTororeplacementbag.

Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe SideDischargeChute)beforebaggingtheclippings.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Routethestarterropearoundthelowerropeguide (Figure29).

Figure29

1.Lowerropeguide

Note:Thelowerropeguidereleasesthestarterrope whenyoupulltherecoilstarthandle.

2.Raiseandholdupthedischargedeector(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Dischargedeector

2.Reardischargeplug

3.Pulloutthereardischargeplug(Figure30).

4.Hangtheupperfrontedgeofthebagonthenotches (Figure31).

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Figure31

1.Dischargedeector2.Grassbag

5.Lowerthedischargedeector.

RemovingtheGrassBag

1.Routethestarterropearoundthelowerropeguide (Figure32).

Figure32

1.Lowerropeguide

Note:Thelowerropeguidereleasesthestarterrope whenyoupulltherecoilstarthandle.

2.Raiseandholdupthedischargedeector.

3.Liftthegrassbagupbythehandleoffthenotches.

4.Installthereardischargeplug(Figure33).

Figure33

1.Dischargedeector

2.Reardischargeplug

Important:Ensurethatthereardischargeplug islockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,rmlypush thepluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthe tabs,androtatetheleverontheplugtotheleft (Figure34).

Figure34

1.Lever2.Tabs

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Note:Tounlocktheplug,rotatetheleveronthe plugtotheright(Figure34).

5.Lowerthedischargedeector.

Side-dischargingtheClippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

Ifthebagisonthemower,removeitandinserttherear dischargeplug(refertoRemovingtheGrassBag)before side-dischargingtheclippings.

Important:Ensurethatthereardischargeplug islockedinplace.Tolocktheplug:Raisethe dischargedeector(Figure35),rmlypushthe pluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,and rotatetheleverontheplugtotheleft(Figure36).

Figure35

1.Dischargedeector

2.Reardischargeplug

Figure36

1.Lever2.Tabs

Note:T ounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplug totheright(Figure28).

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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InstallingtheSideDischargeChute

1.Unlockthesidedischargedoor(Figure37).

Figure37

2.Liftopenthesidedischargedoor(Figure38).

Figure38

3.Installthesidedischargechuteandclosethedoor ontothechute(Figure39).

Figure39

RemovingtheSideDischargeChute

Toremovethesidedischargechute,reversethesteps above.

Important:Lockthesidedischargedoorafteryou closeit(Figure40).

Figure40

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,and otherdebristhatthebladecouldhit.

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemowerstrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate, immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewire fromthesparkplug,andexaminethemowerfor damage.

•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebeforethe cuttingseasonbegins.

•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaToro replacementblade.

CuttingGrass

•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime. Donotcutbelowthe2-1/4inch(6cm)setting unlessthegrassissparseoritislatefallwhengrass growthbeginstoslowdown.RefertoAdjustingthe CuttingHeight.

•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,mow atthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalkslower; thenmowagainatalowersettingforthebestlawn appearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,themowermay plugandcausetheenginetostall.

•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethemower toplugortheenginetostall.

Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif youslipandcontacttheblade.Mowonlyindry conditions.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try oneormoreofthefollowing:

–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmower.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsone

notchlowerthantherearwheels.Forexample,

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setthefrontwheelsat2–1/4inches(6cm)and therearwheelsat2-3/4inches(7cm).

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

•Iftherearemorethan5inches(13cm)ofleaves onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheightoneortwo notcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes notcuttheleavesnelyenough.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Ensurethattheenginestopswithin3secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbar.

•Checkthebladebrakeclutchoperation.

•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemower.

Every25hours

•Chargethebattery.

•Lubricatetherearwheelgears.

Every50hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours

•Cleanthecoolingsystem(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

•Replacethesparkplug(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

Beforestorage

•Chargethebattery.

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.

Yearly

•Replacetheairlter(morefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).

•RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforanyadditionalyearlymaintenance procedures.

Important:Refertoyour

Engine Operator’ s Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug (Figure41)beforeperforminganymaintenance procedure.

Figure41

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s), connectthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltank torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust

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tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip themowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

Tippingthemowermaycausethefueltoleak. Gasolineisammable,explosiveandcancause personalinjury.

Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewith ahandpump;neversiphon.

ReplacingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto PreparingforMaintenance.

2.Useascrewdrivertoopentheairltercover (Figure42).

Figure42

3.Replacetheairlter.

4.Installthecover(Figure43).

Figure43

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto PreparingforMaintenance.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure44).

Figure44

3.Tipthemowerontoitsside,withtheairlterup, todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoillltube (Figure45).

Figure45

4.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure46).Do notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

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Figure46

5.Installthedipsticksecurely.

6.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling center.

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Beforestorage

Model20795only

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessories containleadandleadcompounds,chemicals knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer andreproductiveharm.

W ash hands after

handling batter y .

Chargethebatteryfor24hoursinitially,thenmonthly (every25starts)orasneeded.Alwaysusethechargerin ashelteredareaandchargethebatteryatatemperature between32°F(0°C)and105°F(41°C)whenever possible.

1.Connectthechargertothemowerwireharness locatedbelowtheignitionkey(Figure47).

Figure47

2.Plugthechargerintoawalloutlet.

Note:Whenthebatterynolongerholdsacharge, recycleordisposeofthelead-acidbatteryaccording tolocalcodes.

Note:Yourbatterychargermayhaveatwo-colorLED displaythatindicatesthefollowingstatesofcharging:

•Aredlightindicatesthatthechargerischargingthe battery.

•Agreenlightindicatesthatthechargerisfully chargedorthechargerisdisconnectedfromthe battery.

•Aashinglightthatalternatesbetweenredandgreen indicatesthatthebatteryisnearlyfullycharged.This statelastsonlyafewminutesuntilthebatteryisfully charged.

ReplacingtheFuse

Model20795only

Ifthebatterydoesnotchargeortheenginedoesnot turnwiththeelectricstarter,thefusemaybeblown. Replaceitwitha40-ampplug-intypefuse.Referto InstallingtheFuse.

LubricatingtheWheelGears

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Wipethegreasettingsjustinsidetherearwheels withacleanrag(Figure48).

Figure48

2.Installagreasegunontoeachttingandgentlyapply 2or3pumpsof#2multi-purposelithium-base grease.

ReplacingtheBlade

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Important:

Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install

the blade pr oper l y

.Ifyoudonothaveatorque wrenchorareuncomfortableperformingthis procedure,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutofgasoline.If thebladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately. Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpenedor replaceit.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.

1.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug. RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.

2.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

3.Removethe2bladenutsandthestiffener(Figure49).

Figure49

1.Bladenuts

2.Stiffener

4.Removetheblade(Figure49).

5.Installthenewblade(Figure49).

6.Installthestiffeneryoupreviouslyremoved.

7.Installthebladenutsandtorquethemto15to

27ft-lb(20to37N-m).

CleaningtheBladeBrake ClutchShield

Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshieldyearlytopreventthe bladefromstallingwhileyoumow .

1.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug. RefertoPreparingforMaintenanceonpage18.

2.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

3.Removethe2bladenutsandthestiffener(Figure50).

Figure50

1.Bladenuts4.Bladedriver

2.Stiffener

5.Disk

3.Blade6.Bladebrakeclutchshield

4.Removetheblade(Figure50).

5.Removethebladedriveranddisk(Figure50).

6.Removethebladebrakeclutchshield(Figure50).

7.Brushorblowoutdebrisfromtheinsideofthe shieldandaroundalltheparts.

8.Installthebladebrakeclutchshieldthatyou previouslyremoved.

9.Installthebladedriverthatyoupreviouslyremoved.

10.Installthebladeandthestiffenerthatyoupreviously removed(Figure50).

11.Installthebladenutsandtorquethemto15to

27ft-lb(20to37N-m).

CleaningtheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Themowermaydislodgematerialfromunder themowerhousing.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe handle)whentheengineisrunning.

•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.

Forbestresults,cleanthemowersoonafteryouhave completedmowing.

1.Lowerthemowertoitslowestcuttingheightsetting. RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight.

2.Movethemowerontoaatpavedsurface.

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3.Attachagardenhosethatisconnectedtoawater supplytothewashoutportonthemowerhousing (Figure51).

Figure51

1.Washoutport

4.Turnthewateron.

5.Starttheengineandrunituntiltherearenomore clippingsthatcomeoutfromunderthemower housing.

6.Stoptheengine.

7.Shutoffthewateranddisconnectthegardenhose fromthemower.

8.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutestodry thehousing.

Storage

Storethemowerinacool,clean,dryplace.

PreparingtheMowerfor Storage

Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemowerinanenclosurenear anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tothefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Disposeofanyunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

Note:Oldfuelinthefueltankistheleadingcause ofhardstarting.Donotstorefuelwithoutstabilizer morethan30days,anddonotstorestabilizedfuel morethan90days.

3.Runthemoweruntiltheenginestopsfromrunning outoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

6.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugandconnect thewireontotheretainingpost.

7.Removethesparkplug,add1oz.(30ml)ofoil throughthesparkplughole,andpullthestarterrope slowlyseveraltimestodistributeoilthroughoutthe cylindertopreventcylindercorrosionduringthe off-season.

8.Looselyinstallthesparkplug.

9.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

10.Model20795only:Chargethebatteryfor72hours, thenunplugthebatterychargerandstorethemower inanunheatedarea.Ifyoumuststorethemower inaheatedarea,youmustchargethebatteryevery 90days.

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FoldingtheHandle

1.Rotatethehandleforward(Figure52).

Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideof thehandleknobsasyoufoldtheupperhandle.

Figure52

2.Tounfoldthehandle,refertoAssemblingand UnfoldingtheHandleintheSetupsection.

RemovingtheMowerfrom Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe cylinder.

2.Installthesparkplugandtightenitwithatorque wrenchto15ft-lb(20N-m).

3.Chargethebattery(model20795only).

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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International Distributor List

Distributor: Country: Phone Number:

Atlantis Su ve Sulama Sisstemleri Lt Turkey 90 216 344 86 74 Balama Prima Engineering Equip Hong Kong 852 2155 2163 B-Ray Corporation Korea 82 32 551 2076 Casco Sales Company Puerto Rico 787 788 838 3 Ceres S.A Costa Rica 506 239 1138 CSSC Turf Equipment (pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka 94 11 2746100 Cyril Johnston & Co Northern Ireland 44 2890 813 121 Equiver Mexico 52 55 539 95444 Femco S.A. Guatemala 502 442 3277 G.Y.K. Company ltd. Japan 81 726 325 861 Geomechaniki of Athens Greece 30 10 935 0054 Guandong Golden Star China 86 20 876 51338 Hako Ground and Garden Sweden 46 35 10 0000 Hako Ground and Garden Norway 47 22 90 7760 Hayter Limited (U.K.) United Kingdom 44 1279 723 444 Hydroturf Int. Co Dubai United Arab Emirates 97 14 347 9479 Hydroturf Egypt LLC Egypt 202 519 4308 Ibea S.p.A. Italy 39 0331 853611 Irriamc Portugal 351 21 238 8260 Irrigation Products Int'l Pvt Ltd India 86 22 83960789 Jean Heybroek b.v. Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Lely (U.K.) Limited United Kingdom 44 1480 226 800 Maquiver S.A. Colombia 57 1 236 4079 Maruyama Mfg. Co. Inc. Japan 81 3 3252 2285 Metra Kft Hungary 36 1 326 3880 Mountﬁeld a.s. Czech Republic 420 255 704 220 Munditol S.A. Argentina 54 11 4 821 9999 Oslinger Turf Equipment SA Ecuador 593 4 239 6970 Oy Hako Ground and Garden Ab Finland 358 987 00733 Parkland Products Ltd New Zealand 64 3 34 93760 Prochaska & Cie Austria 43 1 278 5100 RT Cohen 2004 Ltd Israel 972 986 17979 Riversa Spain 34 9 52 83 7500 Roth Motorgerate GmBh & Co Germany 49 7144 2050 Sc Svend Carlsen A/S Denmark 45 66 109 200 Solvert S.A.S France 33 1 30 81 77 00 Spypros Stavrinides Limited Cyprus 357 22 434131 Surge Systems India Limited India 91 1 292299901 T-Markt Logistics Ltd Hungary 36 26 525 500 Toro Australia Australia 61 3 9580 7355 Toro Europe BVBA Belgium 32 14 562 960

374-0102 Rev D

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The Toro Warranty

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date of original purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Walk Power Mowers

2-year limited warranty Rear Engine Riders 2-year limited warranty Lawn & Garden Tractors

2-year limited warranty Electric Hand Held Products

2-year limited warranty Snowthrowers

2-year limited warranty Consumer Zero Turn

2-year limited warranty

* “Original purchaser” means use the person who originally purchased Toro products.

* “Normal residential purposes” means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Consumer Products and attachments used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the following time periods from the date of original purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Walk Power Mowers

90 day warranty Rear Engine Riders 90 day warranty Lawn & Garden Tractors

90 day warranty Electric Hand Held Products

90 day warranty Snowthrowers

90 day warranty Consumer Zero Turn

45 day warranty

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, follow this procedure:

1. Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service.

2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to your seller or the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatised with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact the Toro importer or contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Manager: Technical Product Support: 001-952-887-8248

See attached Distributor List

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This express warranty does not cover:

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as lters, fuel, lubricants,

tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and clutch adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required

replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance.

• Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the fuel system, or

failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three months.

• Engine and transmission. These are covered by the appropriate

manufacturer’s guarantees with separate terms and conditions.

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.

General Conditions

The purchaser is covered by the national laws of each country. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty.

374-0101 Rev A