Toro 20959 Operator's Manual

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55cm Recycler® SmartStow® Lawn Mower Model No. 20959—Serial No. 402100000 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 accesso ...

Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 10 During Operation ................................................. 10 During Operation Safety ................................... 10 Starting the Engine ............................................11 Using the Self-Propel Drive................................11 Shutting Off the Engine......................................11 Recycling the Clippings .................................... 12 Bagging the Clippings....................................... 12 Side-Discharging the Clippings......................... 12 Operating Tips .......... ...

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. decal133-8198 133-8198 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual; 1) Add fuel up to the indicated level. 2) Tip the machine forward for storage. decal112-8760 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. decal131-4 ...

Operator's Manual—1) Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise; 2) Pull the cable(s) away from the engine to decrease the traction, or push the cable(s) toward the engine to increase the traction; 3) Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise. 2. Scan the QR code for more information on traction adjustment. decal137-9196 137-9196 1. Lock 2. Unlock 4 ...

plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. 1 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cable(s) when folding or unfolding the handle. • Ensure that the cable(s) are routed to the outside of the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Move the handle rearward to the operating position (Figure 3). g189174 Figure 3 1. Handle lock engaged position 2. Handle lock disengaged positions 2. Set the han ...

Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 5). g003251 Figure 5 1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide 3 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0.44 L (15 fl oz) Oil viscosity SAE 30 or SA ...

No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure 7. g027120 Figure 7 1. Handle 3. Grass bag 2. Frame Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 7). 2. Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame (Figure 8). g027121 Figure 8 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 8). 7 ...

self-propel drive 10. Oil fill/ dipstick 4. Rear deflector (not shown) 11. Cutting-height lever (4) 5. Washout port (not shown) 12. Handle lock (2) 6. Fuel-tank cap 13. Handle 7. Air filter 14. Recoil-start handle g009571 Figure 10 1. Grass bag 2. Side-discharge chute Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 20959 37 kg (81 lb) 150 cm (59 in) 58 cm (23 in) 107 cm (42 in) Operation Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator ...

engine. Avoid creating a source of ignition until the fuel vapors have dissipated. – Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. • Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Filling the Fuel Tank • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Oxygenated fuel with ...

Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all the wheels to the same height; refer to Figure 13. g189036 Figure 13 1. Raise the machine 2. Lower the machine During Operation During Operation Safety General Safety • Wear appropriate clothing, including ...

1. Pull the blade-control bar to the handle and hold it (Figure 14). g024454 Figure 14 1. Blade-control bar 2. Pull the recoil-start handle (Figure 15) lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply, and allow it to return to the rope guide on the handle slowly. g024455 Figure 15 Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Using the Self-Propel Drive • To engage the self-propel drive: Squeeze the self-propel-drive bar against the handle and hold it (Figure 16). g024456 Figure 16 1. Self-propel-drive bar Note: The maximum self-propel-drive speed is fixed. To reduce the ...

Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 12). If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 12). Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 12). Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 17). g189040 Figure 17 1. Rear deflector 3. Grass bag ...

• Inspect the area where you will use the machine and remove all objects that the machine could throw. • Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never deliberately mow over any object. • If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, remove the key (if equipped), disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the machine for damage. • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut be ...

General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water heater or on other appliances. Hauling Safety • Remove the ignition key (if equipped) before loading the machine for hauling. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine. • Secure the machine from rolling. Cleaning under the Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily Cleaning under the Machine Usin ...

WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the handle locks until you can move the upper handle freely. 2. Fold the handle forward either to the vertical position or the fully forward position as shown in Figure 20. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle locks as you fold the handle. g189219 Figure 20 3. To unfold the handle, refer to 1 Unfolding the Handle (page 5). Storing the Machine in the Vertical-St ...

machine is 92 mm (3-5/8 inches) or lower; if it is not, lower it; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 10). 3. Disengage the handle locks (Figure 22). g189218 Figure 22 1. Handle lock disengaged positions 2. Handle lock engaged position 4. Fold the handle fully forward (Figure 22). Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the handle. 5. Engage the handle locks. 6. Lift the front of the machine by the handle and move it into a storage space (Figure 23). g189217 Figure 23 16 ...

Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Before each use or daily • Check the engine-oil level. • Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. • Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine. Yearly • Service the air filter; service it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. • Change the engine oil. • Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly). • Clean the engine by removing dirt and debris from its top and sides; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Yearly or befor ...

side, with the dipstick down. Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Yearly 1. Unclip the top of the air-filter cover (Figure 25). g189231 Figure 25 1. Clip 2. Air-filter cover 3. Air filter 2. Remove the air filter (Figure 25). 3. Inspect the air filter. Note: If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace it with a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air filter on a hard surface to loosen debris. 4. Install the air filter. 5. Use the clip to install the air-filter cover. Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Changing the engine oil is not required, but if you want to change the oil, use the ...

the operating position. 6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube. 7. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine. 8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove the dipstick. 10. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 26). • If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, carefully pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 8 through 10 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. • If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, d ...