Toro 20371 - User Manual

FormNo.3375-431RevA
22inRecycler
®
LawnMower
ModelNo.20370—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.20371—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.20377—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.20378—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Operator'sManual
ReplacementpartsareavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealeroratwww.shoptoro.com.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace
below:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Theenclosed
EngineOwner'sManual issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.Ascongured
tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements,the
actualenginehorsepoweronthisclassoflawnmowerwill
besignicantlylower.
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Summary

Introduction

Safety Alert Symbol

Symbol alerting to potential injury hazards and safety messages.

Model and Serial Number Plate

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning regarding chemicals in engine exhaust causing cancer or reproductive harm.

Spark Arrester Muffler Warning

General Operation

Safe Operation Practices

Slope Operation Safety

Precautions and guidelines for operating on slopes.

Children Safety

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Guidelines for safely handling gasoline to prevent fire and explosion.

Carbon Monoxide Warning

Warning about deadly carbon monoxide in engine exhaust.

Safety and Instructional Decals

Filling the Engine with Oil

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Clipping Management

Bagging the Clippings

Procedure for using the grass bag to collect clippings.

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Preparing for Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Changing the Engine Oil

Replacing the Blade

Cleaning under the Machine

Storage

Preparing for Storage

Steps to prepare the machine for long-term storage.

Folding the Handle

Removing from Storage

Toro 20371 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	20371
Category	Lawn Mower
Power Source	Gasoline
Cutting Width	21 inches
Starter	Recoil
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge	Yes
Deck Material	Steel
Type	Walk-Behind Mower
Cutting Height	1.25 - 3.75 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.25 gallons
Warranty	2-Year Full Coverage