Toro 20334 - Personal Pace Electric Start Walk Power... User manual

22in Recycler Lawn Mower Form No. 3363-863 Rev D
Model No. 20332mSerial No. 310000001 and Up
Model No. 20332CmSerial No. 310000001 and Up
Model No. 20334--Serial No. 310000001 and Up
Model No. 20334C--Serial No. 310000001 and Up
Model No. 20352--Serial No. 310000001 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 safel>
You may contact Toro directly at v_,w,vToro.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 read> Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product.
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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
safeff messages identified by the safe_ _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.
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.
©2011--The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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All Rights Reserved

The enclosed Engine Owner's ManuM 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.
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 shreD; emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class
of lawn mower will be significantly lower.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers
and the B71.1 specifications of the American National
Standards Institute in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.
The safe g alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safe g
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death. Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003.
This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet
and throw objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
General Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with
the instructions, to operate this machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys,
etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay
behind the handle when the engine is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if awone enters the area.
• Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely
necessar> Always look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
Never direct discharged material toward awone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
• Do not operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety
protective devices in place and working.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge
guard.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; walk; never run.
• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before
starting the engine.
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormal13;
stop the engine and check for the cause immediatel 7
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
• See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
which can result in severe injur> Operation on all slopes
require extra caution. If you fed uneasy on a slope, do
not mow it.
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. You could lose your footing or
balance.

Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activit?: Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
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.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Ahvays place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediatel):
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securel>
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
General Service
Never operate machine in a closed area.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularl>
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool
before storing.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine. Repair, if necessar b before starting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against engine to prevent unintended
starting.
Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessar):
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 safeb; and instruction labels, as
necessar)_

Safety and Instructional Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged
decals.
1.
Manufacturer's Mark
Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original
machine manufacturer.
94-8072
1.
2.
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104-7953
Warning--read the Operator's Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard.
Read the Operator's Manual.
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1. Lock
112-8867
2. Unlock
114-7982
1. Warning--read the Operator's Manual.
2. Thrown object hazard--keep bystanders a safe distance
from the machine.
3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade--remove the ignition key 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 and down slopes; operate side to
side on slopes; stop the engine before leaving the operating
position; and look behind you when backing up.

Setup
Important: Remove and discard the protective
plastic sheet that covers the engine.
1
nstalling the Handle
No Parts Required
Procedure
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.
,Remove the handle _obs from the mower housing
(Figure 3).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of
the handle knobs as you install the handle.
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Figure 3
2. Move the handle to the operating position.
3. Install and tighten the handle _obs that you
removed in step I .
[2
Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: Your mower does not come with oil
in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil.
Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.
Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 1), type: SAE 30 detergent oil
with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL,
or higher.
Note: When the crankcase is empb, pour about 3/4 of
the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then do
the following:
1. Move the mower to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 4).
1.
Figure 4
Dipstick
,
4.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick flay into the oil fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
Note: If the oil level is below the Add mark on
the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into
the oil fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 3
through 5 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the
dipstick (Figure 4).