Toro 20012 - User Manual

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Lawn Mower
Model No. 20012—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Form No. 3352-554
Operator’s Manual
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
m-5649
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
• Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.
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.

Summary

Introduction

Safety

General Operation

Slope Operation

Children

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Critical safety advice for handling flammable gasoline and preventing fire hazards.

General Service

Routine maintenance checks and service procedures for the mower.

Safety;Instruction Decals

Product Overview

Setup

Unfolding the Handle

Step-by-step guide to safely unfold the mower's handle.

Filling the Engine with Oil

Before Operating

Filling the Fuel Tank

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Adjusting the Handle Height

Operation

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide to starting the mower's engine using the primer and recoil starter.

Using the Self-propel Drive

How to engage and use the self-propel feature for easier movement.

Stopping the Engine

Methods for safely stopping the mower's engine and blade control.

Bagging the Clippings

Installing the Grass Bag

Instructions for attaching and using the grass collection bag.

Side Discharging the Clippings

Installing the Side Discharge Chute

Steps to attach the side discharge chute for grass clipping dispersal.

Operating Tips

Cutting Grass

Cutting Leaves

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining routine maintenance tasks and intervals for the mower.

Preparing for Maintenance

Safety steps to take before performing any maintenance procedures.

Replacing the Air Filter

How to properly replace the mower's air filter.

Changing the Engine Oil

Replacing the Blade

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Cleaning the Mower

Storage

Preparing the Mower for Storage

Steps to prepare the mower for long-term storage, including fuel and engine care.

Folding the Handle

Removing the Mower from Storage

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

Conditions and Products Covered

Specifies which products and conditions are covered by the warranty.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

Lists items and conditions excluded from warranty coverage.

Owner Responsibilities

Outlines the owner's obligations for maintaining the product for warranty validity.

Toro 20012 Specifications

General

Model	20012
Power Source	Gasoline
Cutting Width	21 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Oil Capacity	20 oz
Type	Walk-Behind Mower
Start Type	Recoil
Engine Type	Briggs & Stratton
Cutting Height	1.0 - 4.0 in (2.5 - 10 cm)
Wheel Size	8 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	1 quart
Warranty	2-Year Full Coverage