Toro Super Recycler 20057 - User Manual

 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
Printed in the USA
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Original Instructions (EN)
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Super Recycler
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Lawn Mower
Model No. 20057—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Form No. 3352-860
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 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-8102
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.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
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

Safety Guidelines and Hazard Awareness

General Safety and Hazard Awareness

Mower meets standards; safety symbols alert to hazards & injury prevention.

Blade Hazard and Injury Prevention

Cutting machine can amputate; follow safety instructions to prevent injury.

Children Safety

Child Presence and Operation Rules

Be alert to children; keep them out of mowing area, never let them operate.

Gasoline Handling Safety

Gasoline Safety and Refueling

Handle gasoline with care; extinguish ignition sources, refuel outdoors, use approved containers.

Gasoline Handling Safety (Continued)

Refueling and Storage Precautions

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Exhaust contains deadly carbon monoxide; do not run engine indoors.

Setup - Handle and Oil Filling

Oil Level Check and Filling Procedure

Check oil level with dipstick and slowly add SAE 30W oil to the 'Full' line.

Initial Oil Change Schedule

Before Operating Precautions

Gasoline Handling Dangers

Gasoline is flammable/explosive; prevent static discharge and fire hazards.

Refueling and Storage Precautions

Refuel outdoors, avoid smoking, store fuel safely, and let engine cool.

Cutting Height Adjustment Safety

Stop engine before adjusting height; keep fingers clear of housing.

Fueling and Oil Level Checks

Fueling Instructions

Oil Level Verification

Check oil level with dipstick, add oil if below 'Add' mark, do not overfill.

Handle Adjustment and Engine Starting

Starting the Engine Procedure

Prime the engine, hold blade control bar, and pull recoil starter.

Maintenance Overview

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Schedule for checking oil, cleaning air filter, replacing blade, and changing oil.

Preparing for Maintenance and Tipping Warning

Disconnect plug, stop engine, cool mower; tipping can cause fuel leaks.

Changing the Engine Oil

Engine Oil Change Frequency and Procedure

Change oil after first 5 hours, then yearly. Warm engine, drain, fill, and install dipstick.

Oil Filter and Wheel Gear Maintenance

Oil Filter Replacement and Installation

Blade Inspection, Replacement, and Safety

Inspect/replace dull/damaged blade. Wear gloves, disconnect plug, use wood block.

Blade Replacement, Mower Cleaning, and Storage

Blade Installation and Torque Specification

Install new blade towards housing; torque bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 N-m).

Storage Preparation Steps

Toro Super Recycler 20057 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	Super Recycler 20057
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English