Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

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55cm Recycler

Model No. 20955-Serial No. 316000001 and Up

Model No. 20956-Serial No. 316000001 and Up

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

model and serial numbers on the product.

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

which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death

if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

identifies the location of the

Figure 1

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Lawn Mower

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

Safety ........................................................................... 2

General Safety......................................................... 2

Sound Pressure ...................................................... 2

Sound Power .......................................................... 2

Hand/Arm Vibration .............................................. 3

Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3

Setup ............................................................................ 4

1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle ..................... 4

2 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope

Guide................................................................. 5

3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5

4 Charging the Battery.............................................. 6

5 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 6

Product Overview .......................................................... 7

Operation ..................................................................... 8

Before Operation ....................................................... 8

Before Operation Safety ........................................... 8

2),

Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8

Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 8

Adjusting the Handle Height..................................... 9

Form No. 3400-865 Rev A

Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
This product complies with all relevant European directives. product properly and safely. For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product Conformity (DOC) sheet. and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross your product.
Page 2: Safety
Adjusting the Cutting Height ........9 Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result During Operation .............10 in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with During Operating Safety..........10 these safety instructions and always pay attention to the Starting the Engine ..........10 safety-alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or Using the Self-Propel Drive ........11 Danger—personal safety instruction.
Page 3: Hand/Arm Vibration
Hand/Arm Vibration CAUTION Long-term exposure to vibration while operating Measured vibration level for right hand = 3.0 m/s the machine may cause some numbness in the Measured vibration level for left hand = 5.7 m/s hands and wrists. Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.3 m/s Wear gloves that dampen the vibration whenever you operate the machine for an extended period of Measured values were determined according to the procedures...
Page 4: Setup
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Assembling and Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Remove and save the 2 handle knobs and 2 carriage bolts from the handle brackets (Figure 131-0894 Traction Adjustment 1.
Page 5: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide
Note: The pins will not show through the holes in the handle ends when the handle is in the folded position. 3. Unfold the handle to the operating position by rotating it rearward (Figure Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: You must install the recoil-starter rope in...
Page 6: Charging The Battery
Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure Figure 8 1. Dipstick 3. Full marker 2. Add marker 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil-fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 8).
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview 2. Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame (Figure 10). Figure 11 1. Handle 8. Spark plug 2. Blade-control bar 9. Side-discharge deflector 3. Adjustment knob for the 10. Oil fill/dipstick self-propel drive 4.
Page 8: Operation
Filling the Fuel Tank Operation • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline Before Operation with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE Before Operation Safety by volume is acceptable.
Page 9: Adjusting The Handle Height
5. Tighten the handle knobs as tight as you can. Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Page 10: During Operation
Check the grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace them with the manufacturer’s recommended parts when necessary. • Use accessories and attachments approved by the The Toro® Company only. Figure 18 Slope Safety Electric start • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Use...
Page 11: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Note: When you pull the recoil-start handle, pull it To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar. lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply Note: Remove the key from the ignition when you leave the (Figure 19). Allow the rope to return to the handle machine (electric-start model only).
Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings
Side-Discharging the 3. Lower the rear deflector. Clippings Removing the Grass Bag Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. To remove the bag, reverse the steps in Installing the Grass If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand Bag (page 11).
Page 13: After Operation
• Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. replacement blade. • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.
Page 14: Folding The Handle
5. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water supply to the washout port (Figure 25). Figure 25 1. Washout port Figure 26 1. Handle knob 2. Carriage bolt 6. Turn the water on. 7. Start the engine and run it until there are no more 2.
Page 15: Maintenance
Yearly procedures. Important: Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com. Preparing for Maintenance 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Page 16: Servicing The Air Filter
Figure 29 3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. Important: Before tipping the machine to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If you must tip Figure 30 the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a 1.
Page 17: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Service Interval: Every 25 hours Electric-start model only Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly (every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature (70° or 22° C) whenever possible.
Page 18: Replacing The Fuse
Replacing the Fuse Note: Your machine comes with a spare fuse in the battery compartment. Electric-start model only 5. Install the battery compartment with the screw that If the battery does not charge or the engine does not run with you removed in step 3.
Page 19: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. 1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 38). Figure 37 Figure 38 1.
Page 20: Storage
Storage 4. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. 5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 15). Preparing the Machine for 6.
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Page 23 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
Page 24 Toro's option, under warranty at no cost for parts and labor. Frame failure due to misuse or abuse and failure or repair required due to rust or corrosion are not covered.

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