FORM NO. Rev. A MODEL NO. 20431 ~ & UP MODEL NO. 20432 — & UP OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 21" RECYCLER® II N MOWER A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the Instruction may result in personal injury. This mower meets or excess CPS blade safety requirements for walk behind rotary mowers and the specifications of the American National Standards Institute. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result In Injury.
A&\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 20. Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. if major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized TOR Service Dealer. 21. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 22. To ensure the mower is in safe operating condition, frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Set-Up Instructions Before Operating Recycler® || Mower Tips Operating Instructions . Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner . Replacing Spark Plug Draining Gasoline Changing Crankcase Oil Adjusting Throttle . . Dusting Tracing Drive .. . Page Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade Lubrication Adjusting Brake Cable Cleaning Mower Housing 12 Preparing Mower For Storage . L 18 Optional Equipment ., .
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL (Fig. 4} Fill crankcase with SAE 30 it until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in Figure 4. The maximum crankcase capacity is 20 ounces (0.6 liters) of oil. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service class F or $G. 10W30 oil may be substituted if SAE 30 oil is not available. Before each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick. Add oil if feel is low. 1.
BEFORE OPERATING IMPORTANT: DO NOT MIX OIL WITH THE GASOLINE. NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL., GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASOLINE OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT. DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED FOR FUEL STABILIZATION DURING STORAGE SUCH AS TOR'S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER OR A SIMILAR PRODUCT. TOR'S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER IS A PETROLEUM DISTILLATE BASED CONDITIONER/ STABILIZER.
RECYCLER® Il MOWER TIPS Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Raise the height-of-cut setting on your mower. Cut your grass more frequently. Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. ® Mow across the marginal areas a second time. * Set on front wheels one notch lower than rear wheels.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5b. SELF~PROPELLED MODEL—Move traction control lever forward (toward engine} (Fig. 10) and squeeze control bar until it contacts handle. Pull recoil starter out unit positive engagement results; then pull vigorously to start the engine. Lower control bar halfway and move traction control lever backward (toward operator) (Fig. 11). Squeeze control bar against handle to engage traction mechanism {Fig. 12). Regulate throttle as desired between % (FAST) and (SLOW).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A\ DANGER ¢ Adjusting height—of -cut levers could bring hands into contact with moving blade. * Contact with moving blade could cuss serious personal injury. ¢ Do not adjust settings when engine is running and bide is rotating. ® Do not put fingers under housing to fight mower when adjusting height—of —cut lovers, 1. Before starting the engine and beginning to maw, push the mower into the grass.
MAINTENANCE A\ caution # Engine could start accidentally. * Accidental starting of engine could cause serous injury to operator or bystanders. * Pauli wire off spark plug before performing any maintenance or adjustments. SERVICING AIR CLEANER Normally, clean air cleaner after every 25 operating hours. More frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig. 16), 2. Remove screw from top of air cleaner.
MAINTENANCE DRAINING GASOLINE 1. Stop engine and wait for engine to cool. Pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 18}, Note: Drain gasoline from a cold engine only. 2. Remove cap from fuel tank and use pump—type siphon to drain fuel into clean gas can, Note: This is the only procedures recommended for draining fuel. CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL Change oil after the first 2 operating hours and after every 25 hours thereafter.
MAINTENANCE 2. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Adjustment is correct when rear wheals stop turning and control bar is about 11/2 inches from handle (Fig. 21). 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until properly adjusted, Figure 21 INSPECTING/REMOVING/SHARPENING BLADE 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 18). 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Draining Gasoline, page 10, 3. Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 22). Avoid rotating blade as starting problems may result.
MAINTENANCE 7. Install sharp, balanced blade, blade accelerator, blade bolt and lock washer. Sail part of blade must point toward top of mower housing to ensure correct installation. Tighten the blade bolt to 50 ft—Ib {68 N-m). & warning + Operating mower without accelerator In claps could cause blade to flex, bend or break, # A broken blade could cause serious injury or death to operator or bystanders. * Do not operate mower without accelerator.
MAINTENANCE 4. Remove dirt and grass clippings that stick to housing by spraying it with a garden hose or by using a hard wood scraper. If a garden hose is used and some debris remains, scrape out remaining debris with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 5. Turn mower upright. 6. Refill engine with gas. 7.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT For special conditions, the following accessories may be purchased at your local Authorized Toto Service Dealer, 1. Rear Bagging Kit (Model 59174 for self—propelled models, Model 59179 for hand push mod discharge tunnel and rear mounting grass bag to convert Recycler® |l mower to a rear bagging mower (Fig. 28). Includes discharge tunnel plug. DISCHARGE TUNNEL DISCHARGE Figure 28 2.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Hours Used Air Cleaner Service Change Oil Doesn't Apply to 2-Cycle Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Plug Mower Storage UP-67038 1h
THE TOR TOTAL COVERAGE LV O] i GUARANTEE A Full Two~Year Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? The Torah Company promises 1o repair any TOR Product used for residential purposes if defective in materials or workmanship for a petite of two years from the date of purchase.