Toro Recycler 20655, Recycler 20656 Operator's Manual

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55cmRecycler

ModelNo.20655—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20656—SerialNo.280000001andUp

LawnMower

FormNo.3359-441RevC

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.

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

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

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1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

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.

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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GeneralLawnMowerSafety

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe ISOstandard5395.

Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor theirproperty.

•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon themowerorintheinstructions.

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.

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

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden hazards.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Neverpickuporcarryalawnmowerwhilethe engineisrunning.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga pedestriancontrolledlawnmowertowardsyou.

•Walk,neverrun.

•Slopes:

–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.

–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.

–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand

downandexerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectiononslopes.

–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.

•Stopthebladeifthelawnmowerhastobetiltedfor transportationwhencrossingsurfacesotherthan grassandwhentransportingthelawnmowertoand fromtheareatobemowed.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Stoptheengine

–wheneveryouleavethelawnmower.

–beforerefueling.

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.

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–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s position.

•Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe operatorearof88dBA,basedonmeasurementsof identicalmachinesperEN836andISO11201.

–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, batterycompartmentandgasolinestorageareafree ofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA, basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperISO

11094.

Vibration,Hand/arm

Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof

2.3m/s perEN836andEN1033.

,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer’ s recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety .

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisout-doors.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal injury.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthelawnmowerto prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving bladesandxedpartsofthelawnmower.

•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,

purchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts andaccessories.Donotuse accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.

will t

partsand

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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

Model20656only

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

2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

108-4791

Model20656only

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Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective

plasticsheetthatcoverstheengine.

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

2.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe machine.

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—removethe wirefromthesparkplug, andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

112-8759

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

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

1.UnfoldingtheHandle

Procedure

Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating condition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor unfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

1.Carefullymovetheupperhandleforwarduntilthe handlehalvesareinlineandnesttogetherasshown (Figure3).

112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

112-8867

1.Lock2.Unlock

Figure3

2.Tightenthehandleknobs(Figure4).

Figure4

3.Rotatethehandlerearward(asshown)untilitclicks intoplace(Figure5).

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detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Figure5

2.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

1.Removethedipstick(Figure6).

Important:

5 operating hour s

RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

Change the engine oil after the r st

;changeityearlythereafter.

3.InstallingtheFuse

Procedure

Model20656only

Yourmowercomeswitha40-ampfusethatprotectsthe electricstarter.

Important:Youcannotstartthemowerwiththe electricstarterorchargethebatteryunlessyou installthefuse.

1.Unclipbothendsofthebatterycoverandremoveit (Figure7).

Figure6

2.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure6).Do notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30

Figure7

2.Insertthefuseintothefuseholder(Figure8).

Figure8

Note:Yourmowercomeswithafuseintheowner’s

packetandanotherfuseinthebatterybox.

3.Installthebatterycover.

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4.ChargingtheBattery

Procedure

Model20656only

RefertoChargingtheBatteryintheMaintenance section.

ProductOverview

Figure10

1.Grassbag3.Batterycharger(model 20656only)

2.Sidedischargechute

Operation

FillingtheFuelTank

Figure9

1.Cuttingheightlever7.Oilll/dipstick

2.Fueltankcap

3.Recoilstarthandle9.Washoutport

4.Bladecontrolbar

5.Handle

6.Ignitionkey(model20656 only)

8.Battery(model20656 only)

10.Sparkplug

11.Airlter

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive. Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou andothers.

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

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer, outofthereachofchildren.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure11).

Note:Neverusemethanol,gasolinecontaining methanol,orgasoholcontainingmorethan10%ethanol becausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.Donotmix oilwithgasoline.

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith gasolinelessthan30daysold.

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Figure11

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andfullyinstall thedipstick(Figure12).

30detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationof SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Figure12

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel (Figure12).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkon thedipstick,slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeto raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick. Donotoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE

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AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouintocontactwiththemovingblade,causingseriousinjury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfrom thehotmufer.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setthefrontwheelstothesameheightastherearwheels(Figure13).

Figure13

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StartingtheEngine

1.Holdthebladecontrolbaragainstthehandle (Figure14).

Figure16

Note:Ifthemowerdoesnotstart,contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

UsingtheSelf-propelDrive

Figure14

1.Bladecontrolbar

2.Turntheignitionkey(Figure15)(model20656only) orpulltherecoilstarthandle(Figure16).

Note:Whenyoupulltherecoilstarthandle,keep yourngersawayfromthecableonthehandle.

Figure15

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour sides,andthemowerwillautomaticallykeeppacewith you(Figure17).

Figure17

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StoppingtheEngine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Tostoptheengine,releasethebladecontrolbar.

Note:Removetheignitionkeywhenyouleavethe mower.

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

RecyclingtheClippings

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Raiseandholdupthereardoor(Figure18).

Yourmowercomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethe grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

Ifthegrassbagisonthemower,removeit(referto RemovingtheGrassBag)beforerecyclingtheclippings. Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe SideDischargeChute)beforerecyclingtheclippings.

BaggingtheClippings

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassand leafclippingsfromthelawn.

Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresultin seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperator orbystanders.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis damaged,installanewTororeplacementbag.

Figure18

2.Installthegrassbag(Figure19).

Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe SideDischargeChute)beforebaggingtheclippings.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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Side-dischargingtheClippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

Ifthebagisonthemower,removeitbefore side-dischargingtheclippings.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheSideDischargeChute

1.Unlockthesidedischargedoor(Figure20).

Figure19

3.Lowerthereardoor.

RemovingtheGrassBag

Toremovethebag,reversethestepsabove.

Figure20

2.Installthesidedischargechute(Figure21).

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Figure21

Figure22

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-inch(51mm)settingunless thegrassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth beginstoslowdown.RefertoAdjustingtheCutting Height.

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

•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethemower toplugortheenginetostall.

RemovingtheSideDischargeChute

Toremovethesidedischargechute,reversethesteps above.

Important:Lockthesidedischargedoorafteryou closeit(Figure22).

Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif youslipandcontacttheblade.Mowonlyindry conditions.

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•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep themowerfreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try oneormoreofthefollowing:

–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmower.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsone

notchlowerthantherearwheels.Forexample, setthefrontwheelsat2inches(51mm)andthe rearwheelsat2-3/8inches(60mm).

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

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

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes notcuttheleavesnelyenough.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Ensurethattheenginestopswithin3secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbar.

•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemower.

•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.

•Chargethebatteryfor24hours(model20656only).

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Lubricatethewheelgears.

•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).

•RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforanyadditionalyearlymaintenance procedures.

Important:Refertoyour

Engine Operator’ s Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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PreparingforMaintenance

ReplacingtheAirFilter

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug andhookitontotheretainingpost(Figure23) beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.

Figure23

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Replacetheairlteryearly;replaceitmorefrequently industyoperatingconditions.RefertoPreparingfor Maintenance.

1.Useascrewdrivertoopentheairltercover (Figure24).

Figure24

2.Replacetheairlter(Figure25).

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s), connectthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltank torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip themowerontoitsside,withtheairlterup.

Tippingthemowermaycausethefueltoleak. Gasolineisammable,explosiveandcancause personalinjury.

Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewith ahandpump;neversiphon.

Figure25

3.Installthecover.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Yearly

Changetheengineoilaftertherst5operating hours;changeityearlythereafter.

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure26).

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Figure26

3.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoillltube (Figure27).

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Model20656only

Chargethebatteryfor24hoursinitially,thenmonthly (every25starts)orasneeded.Alwaysusethecharger inashelteredareaandchargethebatteryatroom temperature(70°or22°C)wheneverpossible.

1.Connectthechargertothemowerwireharness locatedbelowtheignitionkey(Figure28).

Figure28

2.Plugthechargerintoawalloutlet.

Note:Whenthebatterynolongerholdsacharge, recycleordisposeofthelead-acidbatteryaccording tolocalcodes.

ReplacingtheFuse

Figure27

4.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure26).Do notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

5.Installthedipsticksecurely.

6.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling center.

Model20656only

Ifthebatterydoesnotchargeortheenginedoesnotrun withtheelectricstarter,thefusemaybeblown.Replace itwitha40-ampplug-intypefuse.RefertoInstalling theFuse.

LubricatingtheWheelGears

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Removethewheelboltsontherearwheelsand removetherearwheels.

2.Applyalubricatingoiltotheinnerandoutersides ofthegearasshowninFigure29.

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3.Installtherearwheels.

Figure29

Figure30

ReplacingtheBlade

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Important:

the blade pr oper l y

wrenchorareuncomfortableperformingthis procedure,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.

1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.

2.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install

.Ifyoudonothaveatorque

4.Removetheblade,savingallmountinghardware (Figure30).

5.Installthenewbladeandallmountinghardware (Figure31).

3.Useablockofwoodtoholdthebladesteady (Figure30).

Figure31

Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe

bladetopointtowardthemowerhousing.

6.Useatorquewrenchtotightenthebladeboltto 60ft-lb(82N-m).

Important:Abolttorquedto60ft-lb(82N-m) isverytight.Whileholdingthebladewitha blockofwood,putyourweightbehindthe

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ratchetorwrenchandtightentheboltsecurely. Thisboltisverydifculttoovertighten.

AdjustingtheSelf-propelDrive Cable

Wheneveryouinstallanewself-propelcableorif theself-propeldriveisoutofadjustment,adjustthe self-propeldrivecable.

1.Loosenthecablesupportnut(Figure32).

Figure32

CleaningtheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Themowermaydislodgematerialfromunder themowerhousing.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe handle)whentheengineisrunning.

•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.

Forbestresults,cleanthemowersoonafteryouhave completedmowing.

1.Lowerthemowertoitslowestcuttingheightsetting. RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight.

2.Movethemowerontoaatpavedsurface.

3.Attachagardenhosethatisconnectedtoawater supplytothewashoutportonthemowerhousing (Figure34).

2.Pulldownthecablejacket(towardthemower)until thereisnoslackinthecable(Figure33).

Figure33

3.Tightenthenutonthecablesupport.

Figure34

4.Turnthewateron.

5.Starttheengineandrunituntiltherearenomore clippingsthatcomeoutfromunderthemower housing.

6.Stoptheengine.

7.Shutoffthewateranddisconnectthegardenhose fromthemower.

8.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutestodry thehousingtopreventitfromrusting.

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Storage

Storethemowerinacool,clean,dryplace.

FoldingtheHandle

PreparingtheMowerfor Storage

Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemowerinanenclosurenear anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tothefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Disposeofanyunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

Note:Oldfuelinthefueltankistheleadingcause ofhardstarting.Donotstorefuelwithoutstabilizer morethan30days,anddonotstorestabilizedfuel morethan90days.

Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating condition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor unfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

1.Removetheignitionkey(model20656only).

2.Loosenthehandleknobsuntilyoucanmovethe upperhandlefreely.

3.FoldtheupperhandleforwardasshowninFigure35.

Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideof thehandleknobsasyoufoldtheupperhandle.

3.Runthemoweruntiltheenginestopsfromrunning outoffuel.

4.Starttheengineagain.

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.Chargethebatteryfor24hours,thenunplugthe batterychargeranstorethemowerinanunheated area.Ifyoumuststorethemowerinaheatedarea, youmustchargethebatteryevery90days(model 20656only).

Figure35

4.Tounfoldthehandle,reversethestepsabove.

RemovingtheMowerfrom Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe cylinder.

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

3.Chargethebatteryfor24hours(model20656only).

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 Gorund and Garden Sweden 46 35 10 0000 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 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

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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

Walk Power Mowers Rear Engine Riders 2-year limited warranty Lawn & Garden Tractors Electric Hand Held Products Snowthrowers Consumer Zero Turn

* “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.

Warranty Period

2-year limited warranty

2-year limited warranty 2-year limited warranty 2-year limited warranty 2-year limited warranty

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

Walk Power Mowers Rear Engine Riders 90 day warranty Lawn & Garden Tractors Electric Hand Held Products Snowthrowers Consumer Zero Turn

Warranty Period

90 day warranty

90 day warranty 90 day warranty 90 day warranty 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.

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