Toro Super Recycler 21382

This document is an operator's manual for the Toro Super Recycler® Lawn Mower, Model No. 21382, with serial numbers 407800000 and Up. It provides comprehensive instructions for the safe operation, maintenance, and storage of the rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower, which is designed for residential use on well-maintained lawns.

Function Description:

The Toro Super Recycler® Lawn Mower is a rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower primarily intended for cutting grass on residential properties. Its design focuses on recycling grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn, but it also supports bagging and side-discharging clippings. The mower features a self-propel drive system to assist the operator, and its handle height is adjustable for user comfort.

Important Technical Specifications:

Model No.: 21382
Serial No.: 407800000 and Up
Weight: 39 kg (85 lb)
Length: 165 cm (65 inches)
Width: 59 cm (23 inches)
Height: 107 cm (42 inches)
Engine Oil Capacity: 0.5 L (16.9 fl oz)
Engine Oil Refill Amount: 0.35-0.41 L (12.0-13.5 fl oz)
Engine Oil Viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil
API Service Classification: SJ or higher
Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline
Minimum Octane Rating: 87 (US) or 91 (research octane; outside the US)
Ethanol Content: No more than 10% by volume
Methanol Content: None
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) Content: Less than 15% by volume
Blade Bolt Torque: 88 N·m (65 ft-lb)
Spark Plug Torque: 20 N·m (15 ft-lb)
Cutting Height Range: 32 mm (1-1/4 inches) to 108 mm (4-1/4 inches), with multiple intermediate settings (44 mm, 57 mm, 70 mm, 83 mm, 95 mm).

Usage Features:

Handle Adjustment: The handle height can be adjusted to 3 positions for operator comfort. The handle can also be folded for storage.
Self-Propel Drive: The machine includes a self-propel drive system that automatically keeps pace with the operator's walking speed. This feature can be adjusted for tension.
Clipping Management:
- Recycling: The mower is factory-ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. This requires the rear plug to be locked in place and the side-discharge chute removed.
- Bagging: A grass bag can be installed to collect clippings. This involves raising the rear deflector, removing the rear plug, and hanging the bag from the handle brackets.
- Side-Discharging: A side-discharge chute can be installed for discharging clippings, particularly useful for very tall grass. This requires unlocking and lifting the side-discharge deflector and installing the chute.
Cutting Height Adjustment: The cutting height can be adjusted using levers, with all wheels set to the same height for an even cut.
Engine Start/Stop: The engine is started by holding the blade-control bar against the handle and pulling the recoil-start handle. Releasing the blade-control bar shuts off the engine and stops the blade within 3 seconds.
Safety Features: The manual emphasizes safety precautions such as keeping hands and feet away from moving parts, operating with all guards in place, keeping bystanders away, and shutting off the engine before servicing or unclogging. It also includes warnings regarding fuel handling, hot engine components, and operating on slopes.
High Altitude Kit: For continuous use above 1500 m (5,000 ft), a High Altitude Kit is required to meet CARB/EPA emission regulations and ensure optimal engine performance.

Maintenance Features:

Recommended Maintenance Schedule:
- After the first 5 hours: Change engine oil.
- Before each use or daily: Check engine-oil level, ensure engine shuts off within 3 seconds of blade-control bar release.
- After each use: Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
- Every 25 hours: Lubricate rear wheel gears.
- Yearly: Service air filter, change engine oil, replace/sharpen blade, clean engine.
- Yearly or before storage: Empty fuel tank.
Engine Oil Check and Change: Detailed instructions are provided for checking the engine oil level and changing the engine oil, including proper tipping procedures and oil specifications.
Air Filter Service: Instructions for inspecting and cleaning/replacing the paper air filter and foam pre-filter.
Blade Replacement: Steps for safely removing and installing the blade, including torque specifications for the blade bolt. A torque wrench is required for proper installation.
Wheel Gear Lubrication: Instructions for lubricating the rear wheel gears with No. 2 lithium grease every 25 hours.
Cleaning Under the Machine: A washout port is provided for easy cleaning of the underside of the machine with a garden hose.
Storage Preparation: Includes instructions for adding fuel stabilizer, running the engine dry, disconnecting the spark plug, adding engine oil to the cylinder for corrosion prevention, and tightening fasteners.
Self-Propel Drive Adjustment: Procedures for adjusting the tension of the self-propel drive cable.

The manual also includes important notes and warnings, such as the California Proposition 65 warning regarding chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and emphasizes the use of genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories to ensure optimum performance and safety.