Toro Recycler User Manual

forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise,
youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine
hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor
thefollowinglabel:
decal127-9363
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............6
2InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe
RopeGuide.....................................................6
3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................7
4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................8
5ChargingtheBattery........................................9
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Specications....................................................9
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation................................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................10
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...........................11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................11
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................12
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
RecyclingtheClippings....................................15
BaggingtheClippings.......................................15
OperatingtheBag-on-DemandLever...............16
Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................16
OperatingTips.................................................17
AfterOperation....................................................17
AfterOperationSafety......................................17
CleaningundertheMachine.............................18
FoldingtheHandle...........................................19
Maintenance...........................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21
MaintenanceSafety..........................................21
PreparingforMaintenance...............................21
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................22
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
ChargingtheBattery.........................................23
ReplacingtheFuse...........................................24
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................25
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................26
Storage...................................................................27
StorageSafety..................................................27
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................27
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................27
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Toro Recycler Specifications

General

Deck Material	Steel
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Cutting Width	22 inches
Drive System	Self-propelled
Starter	Recoil
Side Discharge	Yes
Wheel Size	11 inches
Cutting Height	1-4 inches (approximate, depending on model, adjustable)
Weight	60-90 lbs (approximate, depending on model)