Toro 20960 Operator's Manual

Form No. 3419-176 Rev A

55cm Recycler® Lawn Mower

20960

Recycler® Rasenmäher (55

cm)

20960

Tondeuse Recycler® 55 cm

20960

55 cm Recycler® gazonmaaier

20960

www.Toro.com.

*3419-176* A

Form No. 3419-162 Rev A

55cm Recycler® Lawn Mower

Model No. 20960—Serial No. 402100000 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. Write the numbers in the space provided.

Important: With your mobile device, you can scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other product information

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Figure 1

1.Model and serial number plate

Model No.

Serial No.

© 2018—The Toro® Company	Register at www.Toro.com.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
CV Bloomington, MN 55420

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.

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Figure 2

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.

This product complies with all relevant European directives; for details, please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.

Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating

requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s information included with the machine.

Do not tamper with or disable safety devices on the machine, and check their proper operation regularly. Do not attempt to adjust or tamper with the engine speed control; doing so may create an unsafe operating condition, resulting in personal injury.

Contents
Introduction ...............................................................		1
Safety .......................................................................		2
General Safety ...................................................		2
Safety and Instructional Decals ..........................		3
Setup ........................................................................		5
1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle..............		5
2 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the
Rope Guide.....................................................		6
3 Filling the Engine with Oil .................................		7
All Rights Reserved	*3419-162* A
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA

4 Assembling the Grass Bag...............................	7
Product Overview .....................................................	8
Specifications ....................................................	8
Attachments/Accessories...................................	8
Operation ..................................................................	9
Before Operation ...................................................	9
Before Operation Safety .....................................	9
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................	9
Checking the Engine-Oil Level..........................	10
Adjusting the Cutting Height .............................	10
During Operation ..................................................	11
During Operation Safety ....................................	11
Starting the Engine ............................................	11
Using the Self-Propel Drive...............................	12
Using the Traction-Assist Handle......................	12
Shutting Off the Engine.....................................	13
Recycling the Clippings ....................................	13
Bagging the Clippings.......................................	13
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever ...............	14
Side-Discharging the Clippings.........................	14
Operating Tips .................................................	15
After Operation ....................................................	16
After Operation Safety ......................................	16
Cleaning under the Machine .............................	16
Folding the Handle ...........................................	17
Maintenance ...........................................................	18
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ...........	18
Maintenance Safety..........................................	18
Preparing for Maintenance ...............................	18
Servicing the Air Filter.......................................	19
Changing the Engine Oil...................................	19
Replacing the Blade..........................................	20
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive .........................	21
Storage ...................................................................	22
Preparing the Machine for Storage ...................	22
Removing the Machine from Storage................	22

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 5395:2013.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury.

Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.

•Read, understand, and follow the instructions and warnings in this Operator’s Manual and on the machine and attachments before starting the engine.

•Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.

•Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts of or under the machine. Keep clear of any discharge opening.

•Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine.

•Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away from the machine. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Allow only people who are responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions, and physically capable to operate the machine.

•Stop the machine, shut off the engine, remove the electric-start key (if equipped), and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.

Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

You can find additional safety information where needed throughout this manual.

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Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.

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Manufacturer's Mark

1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.

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112-8760

1.Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine.

2.Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts.

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125-5026

1. Recycling mode	2. Bagging mode

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131-4514

1.Warning—read the Operator's Manual.

2.Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place.

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.

4.Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine; shut off the engine before leaving the operating position; pick up any debris before mowing.

5.Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to side on slopes; look behind you when backing up.

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132-4470

Traction Adjustment

1.Attention; read the

Operator's Manual—1) Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise; 2) Pull the cable(s) away from the engine to decrease the traction, or push the cable(s) toward the engine to increase the traction; 3) Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise.

2.Scan the QR code for more information on traction adjustment.

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137-9196

1. Lock	2. Unlock

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Setup

Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine.

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Assembling and Unfolding the Handle

No Parts Required

Procedure

Note: Ensure that the cables are routed on the outside of the handle and are not pinched (D of Figure 3).

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Figure 3

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2

Installing the Recoil-Starter

Rope in the Rope Guide

No Parts Required

Procedure

Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide.

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Figure 4

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3

Filling the Engine with Oil

No Parts Required

Procedure

Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.

Engine oil capacity: 0.47 L (16 oz)

Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil

API service classification: SJ or higher

1.Move the machine to a level surface.

2.Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 5).

•If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, carefully pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick.

•If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 19).

Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.

7.Install the dipstick securely.

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Assembling the Grass Bag

No Parts Required

Procedure

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Figure 6

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Figure 5

1. Dipstick

3. Full

2.Add

3.Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity

of oil into the oil-fill tube.

4.Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.

Note: Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the oil to settle before checking it.

5.Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove the dipstick.

6.Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 5).

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Product Overview

Specifications

Model	Weight	Length	Width	Height
20960	37 kg	150 cm	58 cm	107 cm
	(81 lb)	(59	(23	(42
		inches)	inches)	inches)

Attachments/Accessories

A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.

To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.

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Figure 7

1.	Handle	8.	Belt cover
2.	Traction-assist handle	9.	Side-discharge deflector
3.	Blade-control bar	10.	Cutting-height lever (4)
4.	Adjustment knob for the	11.	Bag-on-demand lever
	self-propel drive
5.	Fuel-tank cap	12.	Handle knob (2)
6.	Air filter	13.	Oil fill/dipstick
7.	Spark-plug wire	14.	Recoil-start handle

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Figure 8

1. Grass bag	2. Side-discharge chute

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Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety

•Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.

•Check that all guards and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass catcher, are in place and working properly.

•Always inspect the machine to ensure that the blades, blade bolts, and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged.

•Inspect the area where you will use the machine, and remove all objects that could interfere with the operation of the machine or that the machine could throw.

•Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.

–Shut off the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop.

–Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.

Fuel Safety

•Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damage property.

–To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.

–Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.

–Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.

–Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the tank while the engine is running or hot.

–If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine. Avoid creating a source of ignition until the fuel vapors have dissipated.

–Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children.

•Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.

–Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.

–Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening.

–Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.

Filling the Fuel Tank

•For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).

•Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE by volume is acceptable.

•Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline, such as E15 or E85, with more than 10% ethanol by volume. Performance problems and/or engine damage may result, which may not be covered under warranty.

•Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

•Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been added to the fuel.

•Do not add oil to gasoline.

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 9).

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

Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional information.

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Figure 9

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Checking the Engine-Oil

Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1.Move the machine to a level surface.

2.Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 10).

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Figure 10

1. Dipstick

3. Full

2.Add

3.Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.

4.Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not

screw it in, then remove the dipstick.

5.Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 10).

•If the oil level on the dipstick is too low (Figure 10), carefully pour a small amount of SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level.

•If the oil level on the dipstick is too high (Figure 10), drain the excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 19).

Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.

6.Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.

Adjusting the Cutting

Height

WARNING

Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.

•Shut off 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 the wheels to the same height; refer to Figure 11.

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Figure 11

1. Raise the machine

2. Lower the machine

Note: The cutting height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 35 mm (1-3/8 inches); 44 mm (1-3/4 inches); 54 mm (2-1/8 inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 73 mm (2-7/8 inches); 83 mm (3-1/4 inches); 92 mm (3-5/8 inches); and 102 mm (4 inches).

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During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety

•Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose jewelry.

•Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

•When you release the blade-control bar, the engine should shut off and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

•Keep bystanders, especially small children, out of the operating area. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.

•Always look down and behind you before moving the machine in reverse.

•Operate the machine only in good visibility and appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of lighting.

•Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in wet conditions.

•Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.

•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause the machine to overturn or cause you to lose your balance or footing.

•If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, remove the key (if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before examining the machine for damage. Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.

•Before leaving the operating position, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop.

•If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler.

•Check the grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently for any wear or deterioration and replace them with the manufacturer's recommended parts when necessary.

•Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro® Company only.

Slope Safety

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

•Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.

•Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

Starting the Engine

1.Pull the blade-control bar to the handle and hold it (Figure 12).

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Figure 12

1.Blade-control bar

2.Pull the recoil-start handle (Figure 13) lightly

until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply, and allow it to return to the rope guide on the handle slowly.

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Figure 13

Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 14).

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Figure 14

Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in place, and allow the machine to roll a couple of centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try reaching just under the upper handle to the metal handle and pushing the machine forward a couple of centimeters (inches). If the machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Traction-Assist

Handle

The traction-assist handle (Figure 15) allows you to use your hands to control the speed of the machine instead of your walking speed. This is helpful for turning tight corners and going up hills, where you want the machine to move but cannot move yourself. It is also useful for mowing at maximum speed.

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Figure 15

1.Traction-assist handle

1.Reach forward with your fingertips and grasp the corners of the traction-assist handle (Figure 16).

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Figure 16

2.Squeeze the 2 handles together until the machine achieves your desired ground speed.

3.Release the traction-assist handle when you no longer need it.

Important: The machine will continue to self-propel until you release the traction-assist handle and stop walking.

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Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

To shut off 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 machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn.

If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 14). If the bag-on-demand lever is in the recycling position, move it to the bagging position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 14).

Recycling the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.

If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 14). If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 14).

Installing the Grass Bag

1.Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 17).

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Figure 17

1. Rear deflector

3. Grass-bag pin (2)

2.Notches (2)

2.Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag rest in the notches on the handle (Figure 17).

3.Lower the rear deflector.

Removing the Grass Bag

To remove the bag, reverse the steps in Installing the Grass Bag (page 13).

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Operating the

Bag-on-Demand Lever

The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either collect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is attached to the machine.

•To bag the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the bag-on-demand lever and move the lever forward until the button on the lever pops up (Figure 18).

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Figure 18

1.Bag-on-demand lever (in the bagging position)

•To recycle or side-discharge the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the lever and move the lever rearward until the button on the lever pops up.

Important: For proper operation, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and then remove any grass clippings and debris from the bag-on-demand door and the surrounding opening (Figure 19) before you move the bag-on-demand lever from 1 position to another.

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Figure 19

1.Clean here

Side-Discharging the

Clippings

Use side-discharging for cutting very tall grass.

If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 14).

Installing the Side-Discharge

Chute

Unlatch and lift up the side deflector and install the side-discharge chute (Figure 20).

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Figure 20

Removing the Side-Discharge

Chute

To remove the side-discharge chute, lift up the side deflector, remove the side-discharge chute, and lower the side-discharge deflector until it latches securely.

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Operating Tips

General Mowing Tips

•Inspect the area where you will use the machine and remove all objects that the machine could throw.

•Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never deliberately mow over any object.

•If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, remove the key (if equipped), disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the machine 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 51 mm (2 inches) unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down.

•When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) 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 machine may plug and cause the engine to stall.

•Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall. Avoid mowing in wet conditions.

•Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep the machine free of dry grass and leaf debris.

•Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.

•If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try 1 or more of the following:

–Replace the blade or have it sharpened.

–Walk at a slower pace while mowing.

–Raise the cutting height on your machine.

–Cut the grass more frequently.

–Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass.

Cutting Leaves

•After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than a single pass over the leaves.

•If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves on the lawn, mow at a higher cutting height and then again at the desired cutting height.

•Slow down your mowing speed if the machine does not cut the leaves finely enough.

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After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety

•Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.

•Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.

•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.

Hauling Safety

•Remove the ignition key (if equipped) before loading the machine for hauling.

•Use care when loading or unloading the machine.

•Secure the machine from rolling.

Cleaning under the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

For best results, clean the machine soon after you have completed mowing.

1.Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.

2.Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height setting. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 10).

4.Wash out the area under the rear door where the clippings go from the underside of the machine to the grass bag.

Note: Wash out the area with the bag-on-demand (if equipped) in both the fully forward and fully rearward positions.

5.Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water supply to the washout port (Figure 21).

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Figure 21

1.Washout port

6.Turn the water on.

7.Start the engine and run it until the clippings no longer come out from under the machine.

8.Shut off the engine.

9.Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose from the machine.

10.Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry the underside of the machine to prevent it from rusting.

11.Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before storing the machine in an enclosed area.

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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 damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

1.Remove and save the 2 handle knobs and 2 carriage bolts from the handle brackets (Figure 22).

Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the handle.

3.Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward the inside) through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end. Ensure that the square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the upper or lower square hole in its related handle bracket (Figure 24).

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Figure 24

1. Handle knob

2. Carriage bolt

4. Loosely install the handle knobs and carriage bolts on the handle brackets.

5. To unfold the handle, refer to 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle (page 5).

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Figure 22

1. Handle knob

2. Carriage bolt

2.Fold the handle by rotating it forward (Figure 23).

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Figure 23

1. Operating position	2. Folded position

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Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

	Maintenance Service	Maintenance Procedure
	Interval
		•	Check the engine-oil level.
	Before each use or daily	•	Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control
			bar.
		•	Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
	Every 25 hours	•	Service the air filter; service it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
		• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
		•	Change the engine oil.
	Yearly	•	Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
		•	Clean the engine by removing dirt and debris from its top and sides; clean it more
			frequently in dusty operating conditions.
	Yearly or before storage	•	Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.

Important: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Safety

•Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug before performing any maintenance procedure.

•Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing the machine.

•The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. Do not repair or alter the blade(s).

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

•Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak. Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause personal injury. Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.

•To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.

Preparing for Maintenance

1.Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug (Figure 25).

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Figure 25

1.Spark-plug wire

3.After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.

Important: Before tipping the machine to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If you must tip the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down.

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Servicing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Every 25 hours

Yearly

1.Unclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 26).

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: Yearly

Changing the engine oil is not required, but if you want to change the oil, use the following procedure.

Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.

Engine Oil Specifications

Engine oil capacity	0.44 L (15 fl oz)
Oil viscosity	SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
	detergent oil
API service classification	SJ or higher

1.Move the machine to a level surface.

2.Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 18).

3.Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 27).

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Figure 26

1. Clip

3. Air filter

2.Air-filter cover

2.Remove the air filter (Figure 26).

3.Inspect the air filter.

Note: If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace it with a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air filter on a hard surface to loosen debris.

4.Install the air filter.

5.Use the clip to install the air-filter cover.

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Figure 27

1. Dipstick

3. Full

2.Add

4.Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up) to drain the used oil from the oil-fill tube (Figure 28).

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Figure 28

5.After draining the used oil, return the machine to the operating position.

6.Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.

7.Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.

8.Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.

9.Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove the dipstick.

10.Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 27).

•If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, carefully pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 8 through 10 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct.

•If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct.

Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.

11.Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.

12.Recycle the used oil properly.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly

Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened and balanced, or replace it.

WARNING

The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury.

Wear gloves when servicing the blade.

1.Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 18).

2.Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.

3.Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady (Figure 29).

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Figure 29

4.Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure 29).

5.Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure 30).

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Adjusting the Self-Propel

Drive

Whenever you install new self-propel cables or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive.

1.Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 31).

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Figure 30

Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the machine housing.

6.Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 82 N∙m (60 ft-lb).

Important: A bolt torqued to 82 N∙m (60 ft-lb) is very tight. While holding the blade with a block of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.

		Figure 31	g027235
1.	Handle (left side)	4.	Turn the knob clockwise to
			tighten the adjustment.
2.	Adjustment knob	5.	Turn the knob
			counterclockwise to
			loosen the adjustment.

3.Self-propel-drive cables

2.Adjust the tension on the cables (Figure 31) by pulling them back or pushing them forward and then holding them in that position.

Note: Push the cables toward the engine to increase the traction; pull the cables away from the engine to decrease the traction.

Note: For best performance, adjust the cables to the same length.

3.Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the adjustment of the cables.

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Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.

Preparing the Machine for Storage

1.On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label.

2.Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile.

Note: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of hard starting. Do not store fuel without fuel stabilizer more than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than 90 days.

3.Run the machine until the engine shuts off from running out of fuel.

4.Start the engine again and allow it to run until it shuts off. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.

5.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire to the retaining post (if equipped).

6.Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 fl oz) of engine 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 the off-season.

7.Loosely install the spark plug.

8.Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.

Removing the Machine from Storage

1.Check and tighten all fasteners.

2.Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil from the cylinder.

3.Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).

4.Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 18).

5.Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 10).

6.Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to Fuel Safety (page 9).

7.Connect the wire to the spark plug.

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374-0282 Rev C

Form No. 3419-165 Rev A

Recycler® Rasenmäher (55 cm)

Modellnr. 20960—Seriennr. 402100000 und höher

Bedienungsanleitung

Einführung

Dieser handgeführte Rasenmäher mit Sichelmessern sollte von Privatleuten oder geschulten Lohnarbeitern verwendet werden. Er ist hauptsächlich für das Mähen von Gras auf gepflegten Grünflächen in Privatanlagen gedacht. Er ist nicht für das Schneiden von Büschen oder für einen landwirtschaftlichen Einsatz gedacht.

Lesen Sie diese Informationen sorgfältig durch, um sich mit dem ordnungsgemäßen Einsatz und der Wartung des Geräts vertraut zu machen und Verletzungen und eine Beschädigung des Geräts zu vermeiden. Sie tragen die Verantwortung für einen

ordnungsgemäßen und sicheren Einsatz des Geräts.

In dieser Anleitung werden potenzielle Gefahren angeführt, und Sicherheitsmeldungen werden vom Sicherheitswarnsymbol (Bild 2) gekennzeichnet, das auf eine Gefahr hinweist, die zu schweren oder tödlichen Verletzungen führen kann, wenn Sie die empfohlenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen nicht einhalten.

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Bild 2

Sicherheitswarnsymbol

Wenden Sie sich hinsichtlich Informationen zu Produkten und Zubehör sowie Angaben zu Ihrem örtlichen Vertragshändler oder zur Registrierung des Produktes direkt an Toro unter www.Toro.com.

Wenden Sie sich an den Toro-Vertragshändler oder Kundendienst, wenn Sie eine Serviceleistung, Originalersatzteile von Toro oder weitere

Informationen benötigen. Haben Sie dafür die Modellund Seriennummern der Maschine griffbereit. In Bild 1 wird der Standort der Modellund Seriennummern auf dem Produkt angegeben. Tragen Sie hier bitte die Modellund Seriennummern des Geräts ein.

Wichtig: Scannen Sie mit Ihrem Mobilgerät den QR-Code auf dem Seriennummernaufkleber (falls vorhanden), um auf Garantie-, Ersatzteiloder andere Produktinformationen zuzugreifen

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Bild 1

1.Typenschild mit Modellund Seriennummern

Modellnr.

Seriennr.

In dieser Anleitung werden zwei Begriffe zur Hervorhebung von Informationen verwendet. Wichtig weist auf spezielle mechanische Informationen hin, und Hinweis hebt allgemeine Informationen hervor, die Ihre besondere Beachtung verdienen.

Dieses Produkt erfüllt alle relevanten europäischen Richtlinien; weitere Details finden Sie in der produktspezifischen Konformitätserklärung (DOC).

Bruttooder Nettodrehmoment: Das Bruttooder Nettodrehmoment dieses Motors wurde vom Motorhersteller im Labor gemäß SAE J1940 oder J2723 ermittelt. Aufgrund der Konfiguration zur Erfüllung von Sicherheits-, Emissions-

und Betriebsanforderungen ist die tatsächliche Motorleistung in dieser Klasse der Rasenmäher wesentlich niedriger. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in der Motorbedienungsanleitung des Herstellers, die mit der Maschine ausgeliefert wurde.

Manipulieren oder deaktivieren Sie keine Sicherheitsvorrichtungen an der Maschine und prüfen Sie die einwandfreie Funktion in regelmäßigen Abständen. Modifizieren oder manipulieren Sie nicht die Bedienelemente für die Motordrehzahl, da dies zu unsicheren Einsatzbedingungen und Verletzungen führen kann.

Inhalt
Einführung ................................................................	1
Sicherheit ..................................................................	2
Allgemeine Sicherheit.........................................	2

© 2018—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420

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Registrieren Sie Ihr Produkt unter	Originaldokuments (DE)	*3419-165* A
www.Toro.com.	Druck: USA
	Alle Rechte vorbehalten

Sicherheitsund Bedienungsschilder .................	3
Einrichtung ................................................................	5
1 Zusammenund Aufklappen des
Holms..............................................................	5
2 Befestigen des Rücklaufstarterseils in der
Seilführung......................................................	6
3 Auffüllen des Motors mit Öl ..............................	7
4 Montieren des Fangkorbs ................................	7
Produktübersicht .......................................................	8
Technische Daten ..............................................	8
Anbaugeräte, Zubehör .......................................	8
Betrieb ......................................................................	9
Vor dem Einsatz ....................................................	9
Vor der sicheren Verwendung.............................	9
Betanken ............................................................	9
Prüfen des Motorölstands.................................	10
Einstellen der Schnitthöhe................................	10
Während des Einsatzes ........................................	11
Hinweise zur Sicherheit während des
Betriebs..........................................................	11
Anlassen des Motors ........................................	12
Verwenden des Selbstantriebs .........................	12
Verwenden des Antischlupfregelungs-
griffs..............................................................	13
Abstellen des Motors ........................................	13
Schnittgutrecyclen............................................	13
Sammeln des Schnittguts.................................	14
Verwenden des Hebels für den
zuschaltbaren Fangkorb ...............................	14
Seitenauswurf des Schnittguts .........................	15
Betriebshinweise .............................................	15
Nach dem Einsatz ...............................................	16
Hinweise zur Sicherheit nach dem
Betrieb ..........................................................	16
Reinigen unter dem Gerät.................................	17
Zusammenklappen des Holms .........................	17
Wartung ..................................................................	19
Empfohlener Wartungsplan .................................	19
Wartungssicherheit...........................................	19
Vorbereiten für die Wartung ..............................	19
Warten des Luftfilters........................................	20
Wechseln des Motoröls ....................................	20
Auswechseln des Messers ...............................	21
Einstellen des Selbstantriebs............................	22
Einlagerung ............................................................	23
Vorbereiten der Maschine für das
Einlagern.......................................................	23
Herausnehmen des Rasenmähers aus der
Einlagerung...................................................	23

Sicherheit

Diese Maschine erfüllt EN ISO 5395:2013.

Allgemeine Sicherheit

Dieses Produkt kann Hände und Füße amputieren und Gegenstände aufschleudern. Befolgen immer sämtliche Sicherheitshinweise, um schwere oder tödliche Verletzungen zu vermeiden.

Wenn dieses Produkt für einen anderen Zweck eingesetzt wird, kann das für Bediener und andere Personen gefährlich sein.

•Lesen, verstehen und befolgen Sie vor dem Anlassen des Motors alle Anweisungen und Warnungen in der Bedienungsanleitung und an der Maschine.

•Konzentrieren Sie sich immer bei der Verwendung der Maschine. Tun Sie nichts, was Sie ablenken könnte, sonst könnten Verletzungen oder Sachschäden auftreten.

•Berühren Sie bewegliche Teile oder die Unterseite der Maschine nicht mit den Händen oder Füßen. Kommen Sie Auswurföffnungen nicht zu nahe.

•Setzen Sie die Maschine nur ein, wenn alle Schutzvorrichtungen und andere Sicherheitsvorrichtungen montiert und funktionsfähig sind.

•Halten Sie Unbeteiligte und Kinder in einem sicheren Abstand zur Maschine. Das Fahrzeug darf niemals von Kindern betrieben werden. Nur verantwortungsbewusste Personen, die geschult und mit den Anweisungen vertraut sind und körperlich fähig sind, sollten die Maschine verwenden.

•Halten Sie die Maschine an, stellen den Motor ab, ziehen den Elektrostart-Schlüssel (falls vorhanden) ab und warten Sie, bis alle beweglichen Teile zum Stillstand gekommen sind, bevor Sie die Maschine warten, auftanken oder Verstopfungen entfernen.

Der unsachgemäße Einsatz oder die falsche Wartung dieser Maschine kann zu Verletzungen führen. Durch das Befolgen dieser Sicherheitshinweise kann das Verletzungsrisiko verringert werden. Achten Sie immer auf das Warnsymbol. Es bedeutet Vorsicht, Warnung oder Gefahr – Hinweise für die Personensicherheit. Wenn Sie diese Anweisungen nicht einhalten, kann es zu Verletzungen ggf. tödlichen Verletzungen kommen.

Sie finden weitere Sicherheitsinformationen bei Bedarf in dieser Bedienungsanleitung.

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Sicherheitsund Bedienungsschilder

Die Sicherheitsund Bedienungsaufkleber sind gut sichtbar; sie befinden sich in der Nähe der möglichen Gefahrenbereiche. Tauschen Sie beschädigte oder verloren gegangene Aufkleber aus.

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Herstellermarke

1. Diese Marke gibt an, dass das Messer ein Teil des Herstellers der Originalmaschine ist.

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112-8760

1.Gefahr durch herausgeschleuderte Gegenstände: Achten Sie darauf, dass Unbeteiligte den Sicherheitsabstand zur

Maschine einhalten.			decal125-5026
			125-5026
2. Gefahr einer Schnittwunde und/oder der Amputation von
Händen oder Füßen: Berühren Sie keine beweglichen		1. Recycler-Stellung	2. Fangkorb-Stellung
Teilen.

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131-4514

1.Warnung: Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung.

2.Schnittbzw. Amputationsgefahr für Hände am Mähwerkmesser: Berühren Sie keine beweglichen Teile und nehmen Sie keine Schutzbleche und Schutzvorrichtungen ab.

3.Schnittbzw. Amputationsgefahr an den Händen beim Schnittmesser: Ziehen Sie den Zündkerzenstecker ab und lesen Sie die Anweisungen, bevor Sie Wartungsoder Reparaturarbeiten ausführen.

4.Gefahr durch herausgeschleuderte Gegenstände: Stellen Sie sicher, dass Unbeteiligte immer einen

Sicherheitsabstand zur Maschine einhalten; stellen Sie den Motor ab, bevor Sie die Bedienerposition verlassen und sammeln Sie Rückstände vor dem Einsatz der Maschine auf.

5.Schnittbzw. Amputationsgefahr von Händen am Mähwerkmesser: Mähen Sie nie hangaufwärts oder -abwärts, mähen Sie immer waagrecht zum Hang. Schauen Sie nach hinten, wenn Sie rückwärtsfahren.

132-4470		decal132-4470
Einstellen des Fahrantriebs
1. Achtung: Lesen Sie die	2.	Scannen Sie den
Bedienungsanleitung.		QR-Code für weitere
1) Drehen Sie das		Informationen zum
Handrad nach links, um es		Einstellen des Antriebs.

zu lösen. 2) Ziehen Sie die Züge vom Motor weg, um den Antrieb zu verringern oder drücken Sie die Züge zum Motor, um den Antrieb zu verstärken. 3) Drehen Sie das Handrad nach rechts, um es anzuziehen.

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137-9196

1. Einrasten	2. Ausrasten

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Einrichtung

Wichtig: Nehmen Sie den Kunststoffschutz ab und alle anderen Kunststoffteile oder Verpackungen ab, mit denen der Motor abgedeckt ist. Werfen Sie sie ab.

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Zusammenund Aufklappen des Holms

Keine Teile werden benötigt

Verfahren

Hinweis: Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Kabel zur Außenseite des Holms verlegt sind und nicht eingeklemmt werden (D in Bild 3).

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Bild 3

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