Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsLawn MowersToro 20793

FormNo.3363-729RevA

53cmSuperRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.20793—SerialNo.310000001andUp

ModelNo.20795—SerialNo.310000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmoweris

intendedtobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.

Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson

well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialproperties.It

isnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorforagricultural

uses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury

andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating

theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor

productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga

dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.

identiesthe

locationofthemodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace

below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(),which

signalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeathif

youdonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross

horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe

enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.

Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass

oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe

service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing

instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and

togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessential

thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemowerread

andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore

theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention

tothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)whichmeans

Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety

instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction

becauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply

withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3363-729 Rev A 53cm Super Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20793—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Model No. 20795—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Operator's Manual 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. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
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General Lawn Mower Safety or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO standard 5395. Starting This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Do not tilt mower when starting the engine unless the mower has to be tilted for starting.
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– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute. Sound Pressure – before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower. This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 90 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. The sound pressure level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836. – after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
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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. 104-7908 1. Warning—do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place; do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place. 104-7953 Model 20795 only 1.
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Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 112-8867 1. Lock 2. Unlock Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 114-7982 WARNING 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 4.
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3. Attach the handle ends to the mower housing with 2 washers and 2 handle bolts (Figure 4), but do not tighten the handle bolts. 5. Lock the handle at your desired height. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Height in the Operation section. 6. Torque the handle bolts to 120 to 160 in-lb (14 to 17 N-m). 7. Adjust the cutting height. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height. 2 Installing the Starter Rope Figure 4 1. Washer 2. Handle bolt No Parts Required 3.
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Product Overview Figure 7 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 7). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.) 3. Install the dipstick securely. Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. Figure 8 4 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Specifications Model Weight Length Checking the Engine Oil Level Width Height 20793 42 lb (96 kg) 65 in (165 cm) 22 in (56 cm) 41 in (104 cm) 20795 44 lb (96 kg) 65 in (165 cm) 22 in (56 cm) 41 in (104 cm) Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 11). Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
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Starting the Engine (Model 20793 only) Pull the recoil starter (Figure 14). Figure 14 Note: If the mower does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Figure 12 Adjusting the Handle Height Starting the Engine (Model 20795 only) You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you. Start the engine in one of 2 ways: • Turn the ignition key to the Start position; when the engine starts, release the key (Figure 15).
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Stopping the Engine (Model 20793 only) Service Interval: Before each use or daily Hold down the ignition switch (Figure 18) in the Stop position until the engine stops. Figure 16 Figure 18 Note: If the mower does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Ignition switch Using the Self-propel Drive Important: When you release the blade control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
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Engaging the Blade Disengaging the Blade When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You must engage the blade to mow. Release the blade control bar (Figure 23). 1. Pull the control bar lock back (Figure 20). Figure 23 Important: When you release the blade control bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not stop properly, stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Figure 20 2. Pull the blade control bar to the handle (Figure 21).
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3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the mower housing (about 3 inches or 7.6 cm in diameter). 4. Place the newspaper ball about 5 inches (13 cm) in front of the mower. 5. Start the engine. 6. Engage the blade. 7. Release the blade control bar. 8. Immediately push the mower over the newspaper ball. 9. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 10. Go to the front of the mower and check the newspaper ball.
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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. Installing the Grass Bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide (Figure 26). Figure 28 1. Discharge deflector 2. Grass bag 5. Lower the discharge deflector. Removing the Grass Bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide (Figure 29). Figure 26 1.
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Note: To unlock the plug, rotate the lever on the plug to the right (Figure 31). 5. Lower the discharge deflector. Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before side-discharging the clippings. Figure 30 1. Discharge deflector 2. Rear discharge plug Important: Ensure that the rear discharge plug is locked in place.
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Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1. Unlock the side discharge door (Figure 34). Figure 34 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 35). Figure 35 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute (Figure 36). Figure 33 1. Lever 2. Tabs Figure 36 Note: To unlock the plug, rotate the lever on the plug to the right (Figure 25). Removing the Side Discharge Chute WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury.
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Rear-discharging the Clippings Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the 2-1/4 inch (6 cm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height. Use the rear discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before rear-discharging the clippings.
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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. Check the blade brake clutch operation. Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.
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Figure 40 Figure 43 3. Replace the air filter. 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 44). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.) 4. Install the cover (Figure 41). Figure 41 Changing the Engine Oil Figure 44 Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 50 hours 5. Install the dipstick securely.
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between 32°F (0°C) and 105°F (41°C) whenever possible. 1. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 45). Figure 47 Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in the your owner’s packet and another fuse in the battery box. 3. Install the battery cover. Figure 45 Lubricating the Wheel Gears 2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with a clean rag (Figure 48).
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1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up. 3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 49). 4. Remove the blade (Figure 50). 5. Remove the blade driver and disk (Figure 50). 6. Remove the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 50). 7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts. 8. Install the blade brake clutch shield that you previously removed. 9.
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more than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than 90 days. 3. Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel. 4. Prime the engine and start it again. 5. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry. 6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post. 7. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz.
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Figure 52 2. To unfold the handle, refer to Assembling and Unfolding the Handle in the Setup section. Removing the Mower from Storage 1. Charge the battery (model 20795 only). 2. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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International Distributor List Distributor: Atlantis Su ve Sulama Sisstemleri Lt Balama Prima Engineering Equip. B-Ray Corporation Casco Sales Company Ceres S.A. CSSC Turf Equipment (pvt) Ltd. Cyril Johnston & Co. Equiver Femco S.A. G.Y.K. Company Ltd. Geomechaniki of Athens Guandong Golden Star Hako Ground and Garden Hako Ground and Garden Hayter Limited (U.K.) Hydroturf Int. Co Dubai Hydroturf Egypt LLC Ibea S.P.A. Irriamc Irrigation Products Int’l Pvt Ltd. Jean Heybroek b.v. Lely (U.K.
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The Toro Warranty 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 defective in materials or workmanship. 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.