22in Recycler - Operator's Manual - Safety and Operation

Oct 23, 2026

22in Recycler® lawn mower operator manual detailing safety alert messaging, hazard prevention, and safe operating practices. Includes instructions for reading and understanding the manual, using the model and serial numbers plate, and following CPSC/ANSI blade safety requirements. Provides guidance on general operation, personal protective equipment, safe handling of discharge, grass catcher and guards, and slope mowing precautions to reduce slip-and-fall and serious injury risks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Safety

General Operation

Slope Operation

Form No. 3357-441 Rev A 22in Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20073—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 20073A—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 20074—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 20074A—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction 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 aspark 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 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 SAEJ1940 . As conﬁgured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be signiﬁcantly lower. © 2006—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register [at www.Toro.com. Original](at www.Toro.com. Original) Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA. All Rights Reserved 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 safety alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety 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 fami

FAQs

Why should the operator read and understand the manual before starting the mower?

The manual explains how to operate and maintain the product properly and how to avoid injury and product damage. It also includes safety messages that warn of hazards that may cause serious injury or death.

What is the safety alert symbol used for?

The safety alert symbol highlights information about potential personal injury hazards. The operator must obey all safety messages that follow the symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

What precautions are emphasized for operating on slopes?

The manual states that slopes can cause slip-and-fall accidents and require extra caution. It instructs operators to mow across the face of slopes, never up and down, and to avoid mowing a slope if they feel uneasy.

Oct 23, 2026

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