FORM NO. 3315629 Rev. B MODEL NO. 20433 — & UP MODEL NO. 20434 — & UP OPERATOR’S MANUAL ( 21” RECYCLER® MOWER Y, A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This mower meets or exceeds 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 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 s in safe operating condition, frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Ensure blade bolt is tightened N-m). 23. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DOOOCEEOHOLWE Set—Up Instructions Before Operating . Recycling Tips .. Operating Instructions . Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner Replacing Spark Plug .. Draining Gasoline Changing Crankcase Oil . . Adjusting Throttle .. Adjusting Traction Drive Page Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade 10 Lubrication . " Adjusting Brake Cable " Cleaning Mower Housing .. 12 Preparing Mower For Storage 13 Optional Equipment 14 Toto Service Support 14 Product identification 14 The Toto Starting Guarantee ..
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL initially, crankcase must be filled with 20 ounces (0.6 liters) of SAE 30 oil. 10W—30 oil may be substituted if SAE 30 is not available. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (APl} “service classification”SE, SF or SG. Before each use, ensure oil level is between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick (Fig. 4). Add oil if level is low, 1. Position mower on level surface and clean around ol dipstick {Fig. 4). 2.
RECYCLING TIPS GENERAL TIPS Follow these instructions whether cutting grass or leaves for the best cutting results and yawn appearance: # Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season, Periodically file down nicks on blade. & Ont mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause mower 1o plug or engine to stall. They also may be slippery to walk on and could cause you to slip and fall. A\ WARNING * Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and contact blade.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, STOPPING, AND SELF-PROPELLING (propelling model only) 1, CONTROLS—Traction control {self—propelled model, throttle, engine kill control bar and fingertip starter are on upper handle (Figs. 5 & 6). ENGINE Kill FINGERTIP CONTROL BAR STARTER THROTTLE 820 Hand push model Figure § ENGINE KILL /comm. BAR FINGERTIP STARTER TRACTION CONTROL LEVER Self-propelled model Figure 6 2. Push spark plug wire onto spark plug (Fig. 14). 3. STARTING—Move throttle to IN (CHOKE) position. 4a.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING Toto's exclusive SmartWhee!l™ provides a simple method for determining the proper cutting height. The Smart Wheel has two cutting scales — SPARSE/ NORMAL and LUSH — to ensure the best height— of—cut setting in any mowing condition. Use the SPARSE/NORMAL scale during the warm summer season for the majority of your mowing. The LUSH scale is for thick, moist, succulent grass that grows most often in the spring.
MAINTENANCE A\ caution * Engine could start accidentally. ® Accidental starting of engine could cause serious injury to operator or bystanders. * Pull wire off spark plug before performing any maintenance or adjustments. SERVICING AIR CLEANER Normally, replace air cleaner after every 25 operating hours. More frequent replacement is required when mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 14). 2. Remove screw securing air cleaner cover to engine (Fig.
MAINTENANCE DRAINING GASOLINE 1. Stop engine and wait for engine o cool. Pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 14). 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 procedure recommended for draining fuel. CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL Change oil after the first 2 operating hours and afire every 25 hours thereafter.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING TRACTION DRIVE (propelling model only} If mower does not self propel or has a tendency to creep forward when drive is not engaged, adjust wheel drive control knob on rear of gear box. 1. ADJUSTMENT (Fig. control knob clockwise 1/2 turn if mower does not self—propel. It mower creeps forward, rotate knob 1/2 turn counterclockwise to loosen belt. curved parts nest (Fig. 22A).
MAINTENANCE 5. REMOVING BLADE—Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded glove. Remove blade bolt, lock washer, blade accelerator, and blade {Fig. 21}). 6. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting angle {Fig. 23}. The blade will remain balanced if same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. SHARPEN AT THIS ANGLE ONLY Figure 23 IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting it on a blade balance.
MAINTENANCE CABLE BRACKET Hand push model only Figure 27 3. ADJUST CABLE CONDUIT (Fig. en nut on cable bracket. Insert 1/ object between brake lever and handier. Pull down on cable conduit until all slack is removed from wire. Then tighten nut, CLEANING MOWER HOUSING Underside of Mower Housing To ensure best performance, keep underside of mower housing clean. Be especially careful io keep kickers free of debris (Fig. 29).
MAINTENANCE PREPARING MOWER FOR STORAGE 1. For long term storage, either drain gasoline from {uel tank or use a fuel additive before storing. To drain gasoline, refer to Draining Gasoline, page 8 After fuse is drained, start engine and let it idle until all fuel is consumed and engine stops. Repeat the starting procedure two more times to ensure all gas is removed from the engine. If gasoline is not drained, varnish deposits will form and cause poor engine operation, even starting problems.
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 propelling models, Model 59179 for hand push mod discharge tunnel and rear mounting grass bag to convert Recycler® mower to a rear bagging mower {Fig. 31). Includes discharge tunnel plug. DISCHARGE TUNNEL DISCHARGE Figure 31 2.
iris Toto's policy to design and produce high in addition to The Toto Total Coverage Quality products. To ensure customer satisfactions, we are so confident that the TOR GTS son, Toto has extensive warranty coverage on Engine will provide a high level of perform its products. Your TOR GTS Engine powered acne and durability that we are providing a product has two warranty statements covering Starting Guarantee! Please read the details of it.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This Warranty does not cover: 1. Any repairs on products used commercially. 2. Normal maintenance including replacement of spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, and carburetor adjustments. 3. Cil change and lubrication. 4. Repairs or adjustments dus to: a. Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures; b. Rotary mower blade striking an object; c. Contaminants in the fuel system; d.
GUARANTEED TO START MAINTENANCE RECORD To keep the starting guarantee in effect, you must perform the following maintenance after every 25 operating hours, more often in dusty and dirty conditions. Follow the procedures in this Operator's Manual and record information on this chart.
GUARANTEED TO START MAINTENANCE RECORD Hours | Air Cleaner | Change Ol | intricate Check Mower Used Service 1o Wheels Spark Pius Storage Date
THE TOR TOTAL COVERAGE Consumer Products GUARANTEE A Full Two—Year Warranty {Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? The Toto Company promises to repair any TOR Product used for residential purposes if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchases. The cost of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs.