Toro 20018 22-Inch Recycler Lawn Mower Owners Manual, 2003

22, Recycler) Form No. 3328-671 Lawn Mower Model No. 20018–Serial No. 230000001 and Up 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. 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.

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-5607 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. 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 B71.1–1998. 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. General Operation · Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. E2002 by The Toro Company 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. Printed in USA Original Instructions (EN) · · · · 3328-671 2 · Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear. Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Look down and behind before and while moving backwards. Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place. See the Toro instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use Toro accessories. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism before starting the engine. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower 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 Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children. Never allow children to operate the mower. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

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