Form No. 3323-759 Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20487—200000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto. Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci-dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Lawn Mower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Starter Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard. motor is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION, WARNING, OR DANGER — “personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with instruction may result in personal injury.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. • Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed. • Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in a severe injury. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
On Mower Housing (Part No. 43-8480) On Mower Housing (Part No. 99-6018) On Control Panel (Part No. 98-1523) On Mower Deck (Part No. 93-0248) Assembly 1 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the lawn mower by standing in the operating position. Installing the Handle 1. Remove the fillers from the box. 2. Install the upper handle onto the lower handle using the two knobs (they come loose with the lawn mower) on the left and right side of the handle as shown in Figure 2. 311 Figure 2 1.
3. Move the handle latches slightly outward to allow the handle to freely pivot backward into the operating position (Fig. 3). 7. Make sure that the control cables are to the rear and inside of the handles and secure the cables to the handle with cable ties (Fig. 3). Installing the Starter Rope Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Fig. 4). 1 1 4 3 1 2 2 311 Figure 3 1. Cable tie 2. Handle latch 3. Handle stud 4. Control Cable m-1690 Figure 4 1. Rope guide 2.
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. DANGER 2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 5). 3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. POTENTIAL HAZARD • In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. 4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. 5. Fully insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove it.
2 Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from forming in the engine during periods of storage. 3 1 4 IMPORTANT: Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol. 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 6). 1 972 Figure 7 1. Throttle control 2.
Stopping the Engine Note: Do not shift speeds while squeezing the control bar against the handle in the C (drive) position (Fig. 9); this can damage the transmission. Move the control bar to the middle position when you change the ground speed. 1. Release the control bar to stop the blade and the traction drive. You vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the control bar and the handle.
3. Set all four wheels in to the E cutting setting (Fig. 15). 4. Put the ground speed selector in the N (Neutral) position. 1” (2,5 cm) 5. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the deck (about three inches [76 mm] in diameter) (Fig. 10). A 5" (12,5 cm) B Figure 12 756 Figure 10 10. Release the control bar (Refer to position B in Fig. 13). You should hear a “bang”. The blade should stop in three seconds. 6.
C. Follow steps 2 through NO TAG above. 14. Pull the lawn mower away from the newspaper. If the newspaper ball unravels or is shredded, the blade has not properly stopped, resulting in an unsafe operating condition. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 8. Pull the lawn mower away from the newspaper. If the newspaper ball unravels or is shredded, the BBC system could be deteriorating to the point where it could result in an unsafe operating condition.
E D C B A Note: You can adjust the front wheels to 1/2 inch. Move the height-of-cut lever past the A setting and release the pin into the slot in the housing. Toro does not recommend that you use the 1/2-inch cutting height setting on a regular basis. Operating Tips General Tips 1 • Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower.
• Keep the engine in good running condition. • When cutting grass over six inches (15 cm) tall, first mow using the highest cutting height setting and walking slower; then mow again at a lower setting for best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of the lawn, the lawn mower may plug up and cause the engine to stall. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • Operating a lawn mower with its engine running at a speed greater than the factory setting can cause an unsafe operating condition.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Item Each Use Service Operation Check the engine oil before each use. Engine Oil 5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours X Drain and fill the engine crankcase with fresh oil after first five hours of operation. Thereafter, change every 50 operating hours or yearly. Change the oil every 25 operating hours when operating the lawn mower under a heavy load or in high temperatures. X Housing Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt.
Service Item Each Use Service Operation Cooling System Clean grass, clippings, and debris from the engine air cooling fins and starter. Clean it more frequently in dirty operating conditions. Throttle Adjust as necessary. Fuel Tank Empty the fuel tank before certain repairs as directed or before storage. 5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours X CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD • If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine.
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 23. WARNING 3. Remove the dipstick from oil fill tube and place a drain pan next to the left side of the lawn mower. POTENTIAL HAZARD • The blade is sharp. 4. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side, allowing the oil to drain into the drain pan (Fig. 16). WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil. 6. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the moisture on the lawn mower and its components. 9. Connect the wire onto the spark plug. 10. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. 7. While the engine is running, engage and disengage the blade brake system and the traction drive several times to dry them out.
1 .020 inch (.50 mm) 2 986 3 ÏÏÏ ÏÏÏ Figure 21 4 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 7. Torque the spark plug to 14 ft-lb (19 N m). 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. m-3664 Figure 20 1. Knobs 2. Cover Lubricating the Lawn Mower 3. Foam pre-cleaner 4. Paper cartridge After every 25 operating hours or yearly, lubricate the front and rear wheels. 4. Lift the cover off and clean it thoroughly. 1. Apply two or three drops of light oil on the inside and outside of all wheel bolts. 5.
Cleaning under the Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) Shield WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • The blade is sharp. Clean the blade brake clutch shield every 25 operating hours or yearly at a minimum to prevent the blade from stalling while you mow. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8).
the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 25B and 25C), replace the blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 21. 2. Remove the two blade nuts, the anti-scalp cup, the accelerator, and the blade (Fig. 23). Sharpening the Blade 1 File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle (Fig. 26A) and inner cutting edge radius (Fig. 26B). 2 A A B 1 2 2 B m-4783 153 3 Figure 26 1.
2. Torque the blade nuts to 15 to 27 ft-lb (20 to 37 N m). Note: Do not overadjust the cable. The cable should be just tight enough to make the wheels turn when the control bar is at a distance from the handle that is comfortable for operator’s hand (about a one-inch gap). Overadjusting the cable may require excessive operator effort to engage or disengage self-propel drive. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • Operating the lawn mower without the accelerator in place could cause the blade to flex, bend, or break.
5. Move the governor control lever, the throttle cable, and the casing in the direction of the arrow as far as possible (Fig. 30). 4 6. Tighten the cable clamp screw to lock the adjustment in place. 3 Emptying the Fuel Tank 1 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8). 2 3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank (Fig. 6). 4. Use a hand pump to syphon the fuel into a clean approved gasoline container. m-3638 Figure 30 1. Cable clamp screw 2.
PROBLEM Lawn mower or engine g vibrates excessively i l CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Balance the blade. 2. Tighten the blade mounting nut. 3. Clean the lawn mower discharge chute. 4. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck. 5. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. Uneven cutting pattern 1. Place all four wheels at the same height. 2. Sharpen and balance the blade. 3. Change the mowing pattern. 4. Clean the underside of lawn mower deck. Discharge chute plugs 1. Raise the cutting height. 2.
4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 20. 1 5. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 6. Lubricate the wheels. Refer to Lubricating the Lawn Mower on page 19. 2 7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Removing from Storage 1. Check and tighten all fasteners. 2. Remove the spark plug (Fig. 8) and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to remove the excess oil from the cylinder. 1915 3.
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It is Toro’s policy to design and produce high quality products. To ensure customer satisfaction, Toro has extensive warranty coverage on its products. Your Toro GTS Engine powered product has two warranty statements covering it. The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee is our standard warranty statement and is printed on the last page of this manual.
a. Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures; b. Rotary mower blade striking an object; c. Contaminants in the fuel system; d. Improper fuel or fuel mixture (consult your owner’s manual if in doubt); e. Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non–use over three months; f. Operation misuse, neglect or accidents; g. Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. 5.
Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement A Two-Year Limited Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranted Parts The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Toro, and Toro Warranty Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2000 and later small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
8. Miscellaneous Items Used in the Above Systems • Vacuum, temperature, and time-sensitive valves and switches • Electronic controls • Hoses, connectors, and assemblies of same How to Get Warranty Service Should you feel your Toro Product requires warranty service, contact the dealer who sold you the product or any Authorized Service Dealer or Master Service Dealer. The Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good reference source.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Gas, Cordless, Electric, and 21” Commercial Duty Walk Mowers A Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component.
