Toro Super Recycler 20383 User Manual

FormNo.3409-272RevC
SuperRecycler
®
LawnMower
ModelNo.20383—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writetheproductmodelandserial
numbersinthespaceprovided.
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
NetTorque:Thegrossornettorqueofthisengine
waslaboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerin
accordancewiththeSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers
(SAE)J1940.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,
andoperatingrequirements,theactualenginetorque
onthisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Goto
www.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower
model.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove
1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
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Toro Super Recycler 20383 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	Super Recycler 20383
Category	Lawn Mower
Type	Walk-Behind
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement	163 cc
Drive System	Personal Pace Rear-Wheel Drive
Deck Material	Cast Aluminum
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge	Yes
Starting System	Recoil
Cutting Height Adjustment	4-point
Fuel Capacity	0.25 gallons
Starter Type	Pull Cord
Cutting Width	22 inches

Summary

Introduction

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning about chemicals causing cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

Safety

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety instructions to prevent injury and ensure proper operation of the mower.

Setup

Installing the Blade-Control Bar

Assembling and Unfolding the Handle

Installing the Recoil-starter Rope

Operation

Before Operation Safety

Safety and functional checks required before starting the mower.

Fuel Safety and Filling

Guidelines for safe fueling and types of gasoline to use.

During Operation Safety

Safety considerations while the mower is running, including slope operation.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Steps for safely starting and shutting off the mower's engine.

Blade Engagement and Disengagement

How to engage and disengage the mower blade for cutting.

Mower Operation Modes

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Overview of maintenance tasks and their service intervals.

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Air Filter Servicing

Engine Oil Change Procedure

Blade Replacement and Sharpening

Self-Propel Drive Adjustment

Storage

Preparing Machine for Storage

Removing Machine from Storage