Toro 20995 Manuals

Form No. 3376-634 Rev A 53cm Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20995—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 20996—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses. Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and equipment damage. You are responsible for operating the machine 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 machine ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number location Write the product model and serial numbers in the following space: Model No. Serial No. 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 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. 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. Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition resulting in personal injury. Contents Introduction .................................................................. 1 General Lawn Mower Safety ..................................... 2 Sound Pressure ...................................................... 3 Sound Power .......................................................... 3 Hand/Arm Vibration .............................................. 3 Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4 Setup ............................................................................ 5 1 Unfolding the Handle............................................ 5 2 Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide................................................................. 6 3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 6 4 Install the Mulch Plug or the Grass Bag .................... 7 Product Overview .......................................................... 8 Specifications ......................................................... 9 Operation ..................................................................... 9 Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 9 Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 9 Adjusting the Cutting Height....................................10 Adjusting the Upper Handle Height ..........................10 Starting the Engine.................................................11 Using the Self-propel Drive......................................12 © 2012—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved *3376-634* A

Form No. 3363-926 Rev E 53cm Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20995—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Model No. 20995—Serial No. 311000001 and Up Model No. 20996—Serial No. 311000001 and Up Model No. 20996—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses. 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. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number plate Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: Model No. Serial No. 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. This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. 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. Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition resulting in personal injury. Safety Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. © 2011—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved

Form No. 3361-568 Rev B 53cm Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20995—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 20996—Serial No. 290000001 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. Write the numbers in the space provided. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number plate Model No. Serial No. 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. 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. Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition resulting in personal injury. Safety Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury. To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury. © 2008—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved