Toro 20039 21-Inch Super Recycler Lawn Mower Owners Manual, 2004

Form No. 3328-686 Rev A Super Recycler) Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20039–Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto. Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci­dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196.

Domestic English (EN) 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. Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit. Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Contents Introduction . Safety General Lawn Mower Safety . Safety and Instruction Decals . Setup Loose Parts . Installing the Handle . Installing the Starter Rope . Installing the Fuse . Before Starting . Filling the Crankcase with Oil Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Operation . Controls . Starting the Engine . Stopping the Engine Using the Self-propel Drive Adjusting the Cutting Height . Using the Grass Bag Operating Tips W 2002 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Maintenance . Recommended Maintenance Schedule . Checking the Engine Oil Level . Cleaning under the Housing Servicing the Air Filter . Servicing the Spark Plug Changing the Engine Oil Maintaining the Blade Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable Lubricating the Self-propel Drive . Cleaning under the Belt Cover Cleaning the Cooling System . Changing the Fuse . Charging the Battery . Disposing of the Battery . Emptying the Fuel Tank . Folding the Handle . Storage . Preparing the Fuel System . Preparing the Engine . General Information Removing From Storage Accessories . Troubleshooting The Toro Starting Guarantee The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Page 1 Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, 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. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. 1 1064 Figure 1 1. Location of the model and serial numbers Printed in the USA 2 Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: 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 lawn mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. 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 2 other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1–1998 and ISO standard 5395:1990(E). Information or terminology specific to Toro lawn mowers is enclosed in parenthesis. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Training · Read this operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawn mower before starting it.

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