Toro Recycler Series, Recycler 20332, Recycler 20332C, Recycler 20334, Recycler 20334C Operator's Manual

22in Recycler Lawn Mower

Model No. 20332mSerial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20332CmSerial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20334--Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20334C--Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 20352--Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.

Form No. 3360-862 Rev B

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 v_,w,vToro.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 read> Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers

on the product.

f -_ " 1

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number plate

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safeff messages identified by the safe_ _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.

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 vdth Canadian
ICES-002.

Model No.

Serial No.

© 2008--The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

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,

Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.

For models vdth 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 safeD; emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class

of lawn mower will be significantly lower.

Never direct discharged material toward awone.
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.

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 safe g alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safe g
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 follovdng safety instructions.

The follovdng 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.

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 abnormal15
stop the engine and check for the cause immediatel>
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.

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 awone enters the area.

• Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing

sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.

• Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely
necessar> Akvays look down and behind before and
while moving backward.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
which can result in severe injur> Operation on all slopes
require extra caution. If you fed 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 activit?: 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.

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. Ahvays place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.

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

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

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 regularl>
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 necessar b 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 necessar):

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

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

Maintain or replace safeb; and instruction labels, as
necessar)_

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
immediatel):

Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten

securel>

Safety and Instructional Decals

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

decals.

Manufacturer's Mark

1.

Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original
machine manufacturer.

94-8072

0 0

Replace damaged

104-7953

Electric-start models only

1.

Warning--read the Operator's Manualfor information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard.

2.

Read the Operator's Manual

114-7982

117-1054

Electric-start models only

1. Warning--read the Operator's Manual.

2. Thrown object hazard--keep bystanders a safe distance
from the machine.

3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower

blade--remove the ignition key and read the instructions
before servicing or performing maintenance.

4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower

blade--stay away from moving parts.

5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower

blade--do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to

side on slopes; stop the engine before leaving the operating

position; and look behind you when backing up.

112-8867

1. Lock

2. Unlock

Setup

2. Filling the Engine with Oil

Important: Remove and discard the protective

plastic sheet that covers the engine.

1. Installing the Handle

Procedure

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.

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Remove the handle _obs from the mower housing

(Figure 3).

Important: Route the cables to the outside of

the handle knobs as you install the handle.

Procedure

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

1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4).

Figure 4

1.

Dipstick

I

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Figure 3

2. Move the handle to the operating position.

3. Install and tighten the handle _obs that you
removed in step I (Figure 3).

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Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). Do

not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 1), b-pe: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,

SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)

3. Install the dipstick securel>

Important: Change the engine oil after the first

5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.

3. Installing the Fuse

Procedure

Electric-start models only

Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the
electric starter.

Important: You cannot start the mower with the

electric starter or charge the battery unless you
install the fuse.

1. Raise the rear deflector and locate the battery
compartment (Figure 5).

2

4

Figure 5

1.

Rear deflector 3. Battery
Screw 4. Battery compartment

2.

Remove the screw that secures the battery you removed in step 2.

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compartment, ptfll out the batter?, and locate the

1. Spare fuse

4. Install the battery compartment with the screw that

Figure 7

fuse(F_ure5andF_gure6). 4. Charging the Battery

_ ///_i/'_f_T_ / Procedure

Refer to Charging the Battery in the Maintenance

l ctri -,t rtmodel,on,y

Figure 6

1. Fuse 2. Fuse holder

Insert the fuse into the fuse holder (Figure 6).

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Note: Your mower comes with a spare fuse in the

battery compartment (Figure 7).

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