Toro 20012 22-Inch Recycler Lawn Mower Owners Manual, 2006

Form No. 3354-607 Rev A 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20012–Serial No. 260000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Introduction Read this information 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 or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready.

Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 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 the 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 The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number plate Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: Model No. Serial No. For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be significantly lower. 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 you start the engine. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol This manual uses two words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. 2006–The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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. Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA. The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003. This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. · Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. · Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles. · Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident. · Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance. General Operation · Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. · Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. · Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate this machine. · Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine is running. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. · Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. · Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. · Never allow children to operate the machine. · Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. · Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. · Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear. · Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backward. · Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.

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