Toro Super Recycler 20383 User Manual

LubricatingtheWheel
Gears
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
1.Wipethegreasettingsjustinsidetherear
wheelswithacleanrag(Figure43).
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Figure43
1.Greasetting
2.Installagreasegunontoeachttingand
gentlyapply2or3pumpsof#2multi-purpose,
lithium-basegrease.
ReplacingtheBlade
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Replacethebladeorhave
itsharpened(morefrequentlyifthe
edgedullsquickly).
Important:Youwillneedatorquewrenchto
installthebladeproperly.Ifyoudonothavea
torquewrenchorareuncomfortableperforming
thisprocedure,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutoffuel.Ifthe
bladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately.
Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpened
andbalanced,orreplaceit.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug;refertoPreparingforMaintenance(page
21).
2.Tipthemachineontoitssidewiththeairlterup.
3.Removethe2bladenutsandthestiffener
(Figure44).
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Figure44
1.Bladenuts(2)2.Stiffener
4.Removetheblade(Figure44).
5.Installthenewblade(Figure44).
6.Installthestiffeneryoupreviouslyremoved.
7.Installthebladenutsandtorquethemto20
to37N-m(15to27ft-lb).
Cleaningthe
Blade-Brake-ClutchShield
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Cleantheblade-brake-clutchshieldyearlytoprevent
thebladefromstallingwhileyoumow.
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug;refertoPreparingforMaintenance(page
21).
2.Tipthemachineontoitssidewiththedipstick
down.
3.Removethe2bladenutsandthestiffener
(Figure45).
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Toro Super Recycler 20383 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	Super Recycler 20383
Category	Lawn Mower
Type	Walk-Behind
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement	163 cc
Drive System	Personal Pace Rear-Wheel Drive
Deck Material	Cast Aluminum
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge	Yes
Starting System	Recoil
Cutting Height Adjustment	4-point
Fuel Capacity	0.25 gallons
Starter Type	Pull Cord
Cutting Width	22 inches

Summary

Introduction

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning about chemicals causing cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

Safety

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety instructions to prevent injury and ensure proper operation of the mower.

Setup

Installing the Blade-Control Bar

Assembling and Unfolding the Handle

Installing the Recoil-starter Rope

Operation

Before Operation Safety

Safety and functional checks required before starting the mower.

Fuel Safety and Filling

Guidelines for safe fueling and types of gasoline to use.

During Operation Safety

Safety considerations while the mower is running, including slope operation.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Steps for safely starting and shutting off the mower's engine.

Blade Engagement and Disengagement

How to engage and disengage the mower blade for cutting.

Mower Operation Modes

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Overview of maintenance tasks and their service intervals.

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Air Filter Servicing

Engine Oil Change Procedure

Blade Replacement and Sharpening

Self-Propel Drive Adjustment

Storage

Preparing Machine for Storage

Removing Machine from Storage