Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsLawn MowersToro 20374

FormNo.3388-643RevA

22inRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.20372—SerialNo.315000001andUp

ModelNo.20374—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Operator'sManual

ReplacementpartsareavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealeroratwww.shoptoro.com.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintendedto

beusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesignedprimarily

forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential

properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor

agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister

yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.

G017291

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace

below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark

arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic

ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine

onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered

land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection

Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl

Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and

warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe

enginemanufacturer.

NetTorque:Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewas

laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.T oro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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*3388-643*A

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3388-643 Rev A 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20372—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 20374—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Operator's Manual Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com. 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.
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with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower will be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.com to view specifications on your mower model. The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or • Always wear eye protection when operating the machine. • See the manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Use only accessories approved by the manufacturer. • Slope Operation • Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 94-8072 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 112-8867 1. Lock 2.
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Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 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. 131-0894 Traction Adjustment • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1.
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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. G017323 Figure 5 Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 4). 1. The oil level is at its maximum. 3. The oil level is too low—add oil to the crankcase. 2.
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4 Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start model only Refer to Charging the Battery (page 17). 5 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure 6. g027258 Figure 7 1 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 7). g027257 2 3 Figure 6 1. Handle 3. Grass bag 2. Frame Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 6). 2.
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Product Overview 1 2 Operation Filling the Fuel Tank 3 4 DANGER 5 13 Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. 6 7 12 8 • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. 9 11 10 • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. g027377 Figure 8 1. Handle 8. Cutting-height lever (4) 2.
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4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not screw it in. 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level; refer to Figure 11. • If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. • If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the excess oil, refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 16).
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Note: If the electric-start button if it has been removed, insert it in the electric starter; refer to Figure 14(electric-start model only). 2 1 3 Figure 14 Electric start g027908 Figure 12 1. Raise the machine G020174 2. Lower the machine 1. Electric starter 3. Electric-start button (installed) 2.
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Using the Self-Propel Drive Bagging the Clippings 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 16). Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Check the grass bag frequently.
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Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 17). 1 3 G017306 Figure 18 2 1. Bag-on-demand lever (in bagging position) • For recycling 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, 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 one position to another.
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Side-Discharging the Clippings Use the side-discharge 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 12). WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Cutting Leaves Operating Tips • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows General Mowing Tips through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than a single pass over the leaves. • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other • If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the debris that the blade could hit. lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height. • Avoid striking solid objects with the blade.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level. • Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. • Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
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Replacing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner cover (Figure 22). Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 15). 2. Remove the dipstick. 3.
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area and charge the battery at room temperature (70° or 22° C) whenever possible. 1. Connect the charger to the machine wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 25). G017323 Figure 24 1. The oil level is at its maximum. 3. The oil level is too low—add oil to the crankcase. 2. The oil level is too high—remove oil from the crankcase.
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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 gasoline. 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 G017310 Figure 26 1. Rear deflector 3. Battery 2. Screw 4.
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g027709 Figure 30 1. Handle (left side) 3. Self-propel-drive cable 2. Adjustment knob 2. Adjust the tension on the cable (Figure 30) by pulling it back or pushing it forward and holding that position. Note: Push the cable toward the engine to increase the traction; pull the cable away from the engine to decrease the traction. Figure 29 3. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the cable adjustment. Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the machine housing.
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Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Machine for Storage G017312 WARNING Figure 31 Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. 1. Washout port 5. Turn the water on. 6. Start the engine and run it until there are no more clippings that come out from under the machine. 1.
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1. Remove the ignition key (electric-start model only). 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. 3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 32. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the handle. G017313 Figure 32 4. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above. Remove the Machine from Storage 1. Check and tighten all fasteners. 2.
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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 22 in Recycler® A 2-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) 20 in Mulcher/Bagger The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee Walk Power Mowers A 3-Year Full Warranty (Not Applicable for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product listed below if used for residential purposes*; if it is defective in materials or w