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21in Recycler
Model No. 20349—Serial No. 404320000 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. Using this product for purposes
other than its intended use could prove dangerous to
you and bystanders.
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.
Visit www.Toro.com for more information, including
safety tips, training materials, 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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your mobile device, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
product information.
1. Model and serial number location
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.
© 2019—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
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Lawn Mower
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Receive a complimentary side-discharge chute by completing
the Discharge Chute Order Form when you register your
product at www.Toro.com/register. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks
for delivery (subject to availability).
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque
of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
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requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
Form No. 3423-312 Rev A
Operator's Manual
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Safety-alert symbol
Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 1: Introduction
Receive a complimentary side-discharge chute by completing operating the product properly and safely. the Discharge Chute Order Form when you register your product at www.Toro.com/register. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks Visit www.Toro.com for more information, including for delivery (subject to availability). -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents WARNING CALIFORNIA Introduction ............... 1 Safety ............... 3 Proposition 65 Warning General Safety ........... 3 The engine exhaust from this product Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 contains chemicals known to the State of Setup ................ 5 California to cause cancer, birth defects, 1 Installing the Handle ........ -
Page 3: Safety
Safety • Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and functioning properly on the machine. This machine has been designed in accordance with • Keep bystanders and children out of the operating ANSI B71.1-2017. - Page 4 decal133-8062 133-8062...
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Page 5: Setup
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. -
Page 6: Rope Guide
Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g230180 Figure 4 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. - Page 7 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g240711 Figure 6...
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Page 8: Product Overview
Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. -
Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank
– Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel as directed by –... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Cutting Height
Adjusting the Cutting 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. -
Page 11: Starting The Engine
• Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if discharge chute frequently for any wear or you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro wet conditions. parts when necessary. • Use extreme care when approaching blind... -
Page 12: Using The Self-Propel Drive
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. WARNING The blade is sharp;... -
Page 13: Operating Tips
Cutting Leaves the cutting season begins. • • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn replacement blade. shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than a single pass over the leaves. -
Page 14: Cleaning Under The Machine
• Clean grass and debris from the machine to help Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. handle freely (Figure 15). • 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. -
Page 15: Maintenance
• To ensure optimum performance of the machine, change the oil or replace the blade, allow the use only genuine Toro replacement parts and fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If accessories. Replacement parts and accessories you must tip the machine prior to running... -
Page 16: Servicing The Air Filter
Servicing the Air Filter Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: Before each use or daily Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a Press down on the latch tabs on top of the torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing air-filter cover (Figure... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive. Turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise to loosen the cable adjustment (Figure 21). g231390 Figure 20 g282366... -
Page 18: Storage
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to Filling stabilizer (such as Toro Premium Fuel the Fuel Tank (page Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label. Connect the wire to the spark plug. - Page 19 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.