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FormNo.3400-880RevA

55cmRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.20958—SerialNo.316000001andUp

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.

g036584

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace

below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

g000502

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m

(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh

AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets

CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude

Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing

spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased

emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach

thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe

machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer

toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude

labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenientto

you,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontactour

ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed

inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine

toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe

engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine

thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower

altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage

theengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen

convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing

label(Figure3).

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.T oro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

*3400-880*A

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3400-880 Rev A 55cm Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20958—Serial No. 316000001 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. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
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Storage ........................................................................20 Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................20 Remove the Machine from Storage............................20 Safety decal127-9363 Figure 3 This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.1-2012. General Safety Contents This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
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decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer decal94-8072 94-8072 decal131-0894 131-0894 Traction Adjustment 1. Attention; read the Operator's Manual—1) Loosen the knob by turning it counter clockwise; 2) Pull the cable(s) away from the engine to decrease the traction, or push the cable(s) toward the engine to increase the traction; 3) Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise.
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Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 Installing the Blade-Control Bar g032866 Figure 5 1. Pin No Parts Required 2. Handle end Note: The pins do not show through the holes in the handle ends when the handle is in the folded position. Procedure Install the blade-control bar into the upper handle (Figure 4). 2. Remove and save the 2 handle knobs and 2 carriage bolts from the handle brackets (Figure 6). g003116 Figure 4 2 g032865 Figure 6 1.
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3 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g036578 Figure 7 1. Folded position Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. 2. Operating position 4. Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward the inside) through the upper or lower square hole in handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end (Figure 8).
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1 g027257 2 3 g027257 Figure 11 g032609 Figure 10 1. Handle 1. Dipstick 3. Grass bag 2. Frame 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 10). Do not overfill. 3. Install the dipstick securely. 5 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure 11. Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 11). 2.
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Product Overview Operation Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, • • • • g036579 Figure 13 1. Handle 8. Spark plug 2. Blade-control bar 9. Side-discharge deflector 3. Adjustment knob for the self-propel drive Fuel Safety 10. Oil fill/dipstick 4. Engine-shutoff switch 11. Bag-on-demand lever 5. Fuel-tank cap 12. Handle knob (2) 6. Air filter 7. Cutting-height lever (4) 13. Recoil-start handle 14.
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Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine-Oil Level • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline Service Interval: Before each use or daily with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 16). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE by volume is acceptable. • Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline, such as E15 or E85, with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
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Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 2 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 17). g032612 Figure 18 g032867 1. Raise the machine Figure 17 2. Lower the machine Note: The cutting-height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 35 mm (1-3/8 inches); 44 mm (1-3/4 inches); 54 mm (2-1/8 inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 73 mm (2-7/8 inches); 83 mm (3-1/4 inches); 92 mm (3-5/8 inches); and 102 mm (4 inches). 1.
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Using the Self-Propel Drive • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip-and-fall accident. 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 20). • Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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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 24). 1. Pull the control-bar lock back (Figure 21). g003126 Figure 24 Important: When you release the blade-control bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer. g003123 Figure 21 2.
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Installing the Grass Bag 4. Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches) in front of the machine. 1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 25). 5. Start the engine. 6. Engage the blade. 7. Release the blade-control bar. 8. Immediately push the machine over the newspaper ball. 9. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 10. Go to the front of the machine and check the newspaper ball. Note: If the newspaper ball did not go under the machine, repeat steps 4 through 10. 11.
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Installing the Side-Discharge Chute Lift up the side deflector and install the side-discharge chute (Figure 28). g033491 Figure 26 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.
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Cutting Grass After Operation • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the 54 mm (2-1/8-inch) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 9).
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2. Fold the handle by rotating it forward (Figure 30). g036582 Figure 30 1. Operating position 2. Folded position 3. Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward the inside) through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end. Ensure that the square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the upper or lower square hole in its related handle bracket (Figure 31). g032865 Figure 31 1. Handle knob 2. Carriage bolt 4.
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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 Before each use or daily Every 25 hours Yearly Yearly or before storage Maintenance Procedure • Check the engine-oil level. • Check the blade-brake-clutch operation. • Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine. • Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
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Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Upclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 33). g032609 Figure 34 1. Dipstick 4. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up to drain the used oil out through the oil-fill tube (Figure 35). g033493 Figure 33 1. Clip 3. Air filter 2. Air-filter cover 2. Remove the air filter (Figure 33). 3. Inspect the air filter. Note: If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace it with a new filter.
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Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield oil-fill tube and repeat steps 8 through 10 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. • If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the Full mark. Service Interval: Every 25 hours Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield yearly to prevent the blade from stalling while you mow.
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Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. 1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 38). g033492 Figure 39 g027709 1. Washout port 6. Turn the water on. 7. Start the engine and run it until there are no more clippings that come out from under the machine. 8. Shut off the engine. g027709 Figure 38 1. Handle (left side) 9.
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Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Machine for Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. 2. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. Note: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than 90 days. 3.
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Residential Products The Toro Warranty and The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair for the original purchaser1 the Toro Product listed below if defective in materials or workmanship or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the Operator's Manual have been performed.