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    22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20333-Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 20333C-Serial No. 312000001 and Up Form No. 3371-840 Rev A Operator's Manual Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com. Introduction Model No. This rotary-blade, walk-
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    the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the engine. • If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • See manufacturer's instructions
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    with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 3
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    of hand or foot, mower blade-disconnect the spark plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-stay away from moving parts. 5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-do not operate up
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    the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 Installing the Blade Control Bar No Parts Required Procedure Install the blade control bar into the upper handle (Figure 3). 1. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 4). Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle
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    1. Handle 8. Cutting height lever (4) 2. Blade control bar 3. Ignition switch 9. Air filter 10. Side-discharge deflector 4. Fuel tank cap 11. Bag-on-demand lever 5. Oil fill/dipstick 12. Handle knob (2) 6. Washout port (not shown) 13. Recoil start handle 7. Spark plug 14. Control bar lock
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    more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old. Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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    Figure 10 2. Lower the mower Note: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm); 1-3/8 inches (35 mm); 1-3/4 inches (44 mm); 2-1/8 inches (54 mm); 2-1/2 inches (64 mm); 2-7/8 inches (73 mm); 3-1/4 inches (83 mm); 3-5/8 inches (92 mm); and 4 inches (102 mm). Starting the Engine 1. If the ignition
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    15 Figure 13 2. Pull the blade control bar to the handle (Figure 16). Note: If the mower does not freely roll backward after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in place, and allow the mower to roll a couple of inches (centimeters) forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try
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    the blade brake clutch system is operating properly. Using the Grass Bag Service Interval: Before each use or daily You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to check the blade brake clutch. 1. Install the empty grass bag on the mower. 2. Start the engine. 3. Engage the blade. Note
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    recycling position, move it to the bagging position (refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever). WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1. Notches 2. Rear
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    bag is on the mower and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position (refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever). WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
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    an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the mower 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
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    the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). 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 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one
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    and dirt from under the mower. • Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. • Clean the blade brake clutch shield. • Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage. • Change the engine oil. • Replace the blade or have it sharpened
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    2. Replace the air filter (Figure 25). Figure 25 3. Install the cover. Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance
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    the Blade Brake Clutch Shield Service Interval: Every 25 hours Clean the blade brake clutch shield yearly to prevent the blade from stalling while you mow. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up
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    (behind the handle) when the engine is running. • Do not allow bystanders in the area. For best results, clean the mower soon after you have completed mowing. 1. Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height. 2. Move the mower onto a flat paved surface
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    Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel. 4. Start the engine again. 5. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry. 6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 7. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through
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    regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filters blade sharpening or worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments • Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to
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Form No.
3371-840 Rev A
22in Recycler
®
Lawn Mower
Model No. 20333—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Model No. 20333C—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.
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 2 words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and
Note
emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important:
This engine is not equipped with a
spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
The enclosed
Engine Owner's Manual
is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
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