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Toro Recycler® PoweReverse® (22") 163cc Personal Pace® Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

Name: Toro Recycler® PoweReverse® (22") 163cc Personal Pace® Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Brand: Toro
SKU: 81669
Rating: 4.29 (14 reviews)

Model:

20355

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Toro Recycler® PoweReverse® (22") 163cc Personal Pace® Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

Model: 20355

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Toro Recycler® PoweReverse® (22") 163cc Personal Pace® Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."

Briggs & Stratton® 163cc OHV EXi 4-Cycle Engine
ReadyStart® system - no prime, no choke - just pull for power
Powerful mowing with 7.25 ft-lb gross torque
Never change the oil with Just Check & Add™Technology - just check and add as needed
Personal Pace® PoweReverse®
System automatically adjusts to walking speed
Self-propels in both forward and reverse
Helps get you in and out of challenging spots
Mow N' Stow® Technology
Engine design prevents fuel and oil leaks when stored upright
Vertical stance grants easy under deck and blade access
Reduces your storage footprint by up to 70%
22-Inch Steel Recycler® Cutting Deck
High capacity 2.1 bushel bag reduces thatch build-up
Mulch, side discharge, or bag your grass clippings
Suspends and re-cuts clippings into a finer mulch
Deck Washout Port
Attach a garden hose to quickly clean the underside of mower deck
Five-Star Iso-Flex® Handle
Maneuver under low obstacles with flexible handle
Cushioned design diffuses handle vibration, increasing comfort
High Rear Wheels
Large rear wheels and aggressive tire tread for maneuverability
On Demand Bagging
Switch from mulching to bagging with a flip of a switch
3 Year Guaranteed-To-Start Manufacturer Warranty

California residents see

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm..

For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

20355

Engine

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Starting System

Recoil Start

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

163 CCs

Fuel Tank Size

0.27 Gallons

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

Torque

7.25 Lbs

Consumer Engine Warranty

3 Years

Overview

Weight

77 Pounds

Consumer Warranty

2 Years

Product Length

59.0 Inches

Product Width

22.0 Inches

Product Height

44.0 Inches

UPC

021038203553

Deck

Cutting Options

3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)

Deck Material

Steel

Blades

1 Blade

Spindle Material

Aluminum

Deck Construction

Stamped

Deck Positions

9 Positions

Cutting Width

22 Inches

Cutting Height

1-4 Inches

Drive

Speeds

Variable

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheels

Accessories

Rear Bagger

Included

Hour Meter

Mulcher Kit

Included

Washout Port

Yes

Wheels

Front Tire Size

8 Inch

Rear Tire Size

11 Inch

Tire Type

Plastic Wheels

Reviews

(14)

Toro 20355 Reviews & Ratings

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Verified Buyer

30lbs. Lighter, Plus Reverse Makes This Toro The Best

By Jeff E.

Trego, Wisconsin

Purchased 07/17/2020 |

Review Posted 08/15/2020

This Toro not only has features like reverse, but mulches better than my previous JD. It also cuts remarkably better with its 22” blade. The pace command power drive goes up hills without needing to adjust the speed of the mower. The biggest surprise is the reduction in mowing effort by being 30+ pounds lighter.

Jeff E. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Features, Exceeded Expectations, Light Weight, Id Buy It Again

Verified Buyer

Wanted To Love It, But Mostly Like It

By Gary N.

Barron, Wisconsin

Purchased 05/17/2020 |

Review Posted 08/01/2020

I love the walk at your own pace feature. This lawnmower is easy to use, and it's as fast as you want it. It's easy to start, and I love how you can store it standing up. I also love how you'll never have to change the oil.

There is room for improvement though. I love that the mower has a reverse feature, but I wish it was the rear wheels and not the front wheels that did the reversing. It's too easy to lift the front wheels when you pull back, and when that happens, the wheels just spin. I also wish the handle you held to engage the motor did not have so much pullback. It's not padded and it's a little bit tiring to hold it down all the time. I also have a Cub Cadet, and that handle is so easy to hold, you forget you are even doing it. Not with this Toro, it doesn't let you forget!

Minor complaint, you have the adjust all four wheels one at a time and the levers are pretty flimsy. I say minor, because it's likely you will only adjust them once to meet your preference for grass length.

My only other concern is a little significant. The engine seems to stall sometimes. It's odd, because it only does it when going over something bumpy like tree roots or uneven ground. I'm not sure if this is a safety feature when the lawnmower feels too much force on its blade or it thinks it's off the ground, but it's unsettling when it happens. If you are moving in a straight line on an even surface, it doesn't do it and mows just fine.

Gary N. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

4/5

Performance

4/5

Value

3/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Store, Features, Fast

Cons:

Handle Is Tiring On Hands

Verified Buyer

Disappointed!

By Wes H.

Morrison, Colorado

Purchased 07/06/2020 |

Review Posted 07/28/2020

The reverse feature of the mower only drives the front wheels. On hilly terrain and you need to back up the hill, pulling on the handle lifts the front wheels of the ground, rendering that feature useless.

Wes H. Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

3/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

3/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Store, High Quality

Cons:

Expensive, Reverse Drive Backwards

Verified Buyer

Great Mower For Me!

By Gene L.

Miller, South Dakota

Purchased 05/01/2019 |

Review Posted 06/12/2019

I have a small garage, smart stow is great, plus the easy way to clean the deck after mowing a weedy neighbors yard helps keep my yard weed free.

Gene L. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Store, Features, High Quality

Better Than I Expected

By Don S.

Barnhart, Missouri

Review Posted 06/08/2019

Finally Replaced my old Honda with Toro Personal Pace Reverse. My yard is 300' long, some steep slopes, big trees and garden blocks. 1st test was startup = 1 pull every time so far. 2nd was getting around 9 Trees (Honda was Zero Turn). Using RWD push and Power Reverse FWD coming back, it was easy. Test 3 was long straight rows. Grass was high and I cut it low with rain coming and got 2/3 acre done in 40 minutes. Best cut in years even in the rain. Mulch was awesome even with wet grass. Test 4 was backing up a couple steep slopes. Just start walking back up the hill and it comes right along. Storage is great too with the folding handle.

NOTE: If you want Reverse to function best, set your handle on the lowest angle = that way the FWD gets traction when you walk backward.

Don S. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

4/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Store, Features, Exceeded Expectations

Verified Buyer

Good Concept. Poor Design.

By Kenneth L.

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Purchased 04/19/2019 |

Review Posted 05/11/2019

What’s with the handle? If you hold the handle in the middle as designed, you will have carpal tunnel because of the metal handle behind it. You have to hold it on the corners and hold the cutoff bar with your index fingers to get any leverage to turn it. But there are sharp plastic parts there that cut into your palms. I had to file them down for comfort. Reverse just spins the front wheels because there is no weight in the front for traction. Starts easy enough. Wheel adjustment is easy as is switching from mulching to bagging. Will not know about the quality for a while. Gas tank is a little too small. So far I am not impressed.

Kenneth L. Does Not Recommend This

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Expert Response

Though we are sorry to hear that your new Toro has not lived up to your expectations, we thank you for sharing your experience thus far and we hope that your feedback will serve others well. Should you have any questions or concerns that a Product Expert can assist with, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Your business is greatly valued, and we hope to have another opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Rating Breakdown

Features

2/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

2/5

Value

2/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Store, Quiet

Cons:

Controls, Tank Size

Verified Buyer

This Will Be My Last Order

By Rebecca M.

Clarksville, Tennessee

Purchased 03/26/2019 |

Review Posted 04/12/2019

Decided to order a new mower instead of having my old one tuned up. Got the Toro Recycler PoweVerse Lawn Mower Model #20355. It won't start. I made the mistake of not reading the return policy. Since I added gasoline - I'm unable to return. How was I suppose to know if the mower worked if I didn't add gasoline.

Anyway - I've ordered a lot of different equipment on line from PED but this is my last. Tomorrow - I will get my old mower a tune up and put this new one in for repair!!! In the meantime will have to pay someone to mow my lawn.

Rebecca M. Does Not Recommend This

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Expert Response

We apologize for the frustrating circumstances and appreciate you taking the time to follow up on your experience.

Though we do not know what’s going on with the mower in great detail, it's not uncommon for a spark plug to loosen up and cause starting issues, so please check the spark to ensure that it is nice and snug. Engines also commonly flood after numerous attempts to get them started. If you have yet to try and start it up following your last experience, we suggest doing so, you may be surprised.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your warranty or current state of your mower, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time. Your business is greatly appreciated, and we hope to work with you again soon.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

Cons:

Heavy, Unreliable, Bad Instructions, Function

Verified Buyer

Good Design

By Jeffrey K.

Falls Church, Virginia

Purchased 03/08/2019 |

Review Posted 04/09/2019

Only have had a month, but so far very happy with mower. Mower is very heavy, but turns easy and self propel feature works great.

Jeffrey K. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Store, Features, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:

Heavy

Verified Buyer

Working Great After A Couple Of Adjustments

By Russell L.

Linden, California

Purchased 02/21/2019 |

Review Posted 04/05/2019

This bad boy is working great for my old buttocks. Could NOT get it started even with on-line help, took it in to my mower guy and he performed the magical trick of HOOKING THE THROTTLE CABLE to the bale. Room room!

At first it did not pull enough while mowing so I broke down and downloaded the manual and then tightened the "go forward" cable and it's doing great. So much nicer than any mower I have had in about 50 years, and really nicely priced.

Russell L. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

High Quality, Easy To Use, Price, Mulches Like A Demon

Verified Buyer

Toro Does It Again!!

By Gabriel B.

Newburgh, Indiana

Purchased 04/22/2018 |

Review Posted 06/25/2018

This is an upgrade for me. I previously had a Toro Recycler 22 in. High wheel front wheel drive variable speed self-propelled gas lawn mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine model 20339 before it had the smart stow feature a couple years ago. I loved it. This model is way better. It has variable speed instead of one speed and a reverse gear to help back out of corners. It starts first pull every time!

Gabriel B. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros: