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Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

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55cm Recycler
Model No. 20955-Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 20956-Serial No. 314000001 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 identifies the location of the
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 (Figure 2),
© 2013-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
®
Lawn Mower
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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 Installing the Handle ............................................. 5
Guide................................................................. 6
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 6
4 Charging the Battery.............................................. 7
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Specifications ......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 9
Form No. 3381-248 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3381-248* A
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product attention. and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.

  • Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety

    Do not operate the equipment when barefoot these safety instructions. or wearing open sandals. Toro designed and tested this machine for reasonably safe • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to service; however, failure to comply with the following be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    • To ensure the best performance and safety, area to be mowed. purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories;...

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2.

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 117-1054 Electric-start model only 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: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope Guide

    Figure 4 1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide Filling the Engine with Oil Figure 3 No Parts Required 2. Move the handle to the operating position. Procedure 3. Install and tighten the handle knobs that you removed in step 1. Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine.

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    1. Grass bag 3. Battery charger (electric-start models only) 2. Side-discharge chute Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 20955 37 kg 150 cm 58 cm 107 cm (81 lb) (59 in) (23 in) (42 in) 20956 40 kg 150 cm...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Recommended Fuel: • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable.

  • Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING Note: Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 fl. oz.), type: SAE 30 detergent Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, contact with the moving blade, causing serious or higher.

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (Figure 11). Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 14).

  • Page 11: Bagging The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the Side-discharge Chute (page 13) before bagging the clippings.

  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the bag-on-demand lever, and move the lever forward Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. until the button on the lever pops up (Figure 16). If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position;...

  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    • 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...
  • Page 14 Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves. • If there are more than 13 cm (5 in) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    • Refer to your engine operator's manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Important: Refer to your engine operator'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 hand fuel pump to remove the fuel.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Use a screw driver to open the air-filter cover (Figure 20). Figure 20 Figure 22 1. Dipstick 2. Replace the air filter (Figure 21). 7. Tip the machine onto its side, with the oil-fill tube down, to drain the used oil through the oil-fill tube into the oil-drain pan (Figure 23).

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Replacing the Fuse Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may Electric-start model only damage the engine. If the battery does not charge or the engine does not run with 14.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Blade

    Note: Your machine comes with a spare fuse in the battery compartment. 5. Install the battery compartment with the screw that you removed in step 3. 6. Install the cover over the battery compartment. 7. Lower the rear deflector. Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly .

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning under the Machine Cable Housing Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the Service Interval: Before each use or daily self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. WARNING 1. Loosen the cable-support nut (Figure 29). The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing.

  • Page 20: Storage

    Storage 1. Remove the ignition key (electric-start model only). 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. handle freely. 3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 32. Preparing the Machine for Important: Route the cables to the outside of the Storage...
  • Page 21 Notes:...
  • Page 22 Notes:...
  • 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: Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, Mn

    Authorized Toro Service Dealer. tractor structure that other components such as the engine are secured to, cracks or breaks in normal use, it will be repaired or replaced, at Toro's option, under warranty at no cost for parts General Conditions and labor.

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