Toro 20068 Operator'S Manual Download Page 24

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* Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply. 

 

22in Recycler® 
Walk Power Mowers 

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 

A Two -Year Full Warranty (Limited for Commercial Use) 

and 

The Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS-2 (Guaranteed to Start) Engines 

A  Two -Year Full Warranty (Not applicable for Commercial Use)

 

 

 

Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product, when used for residential purposes*,  if defective in 
materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component. The following time periods apply from the date of original purchase: 

 Products 

 

All Products and attachments 

 

Batteries

 

 Warranty 

Period 

 

2 year full warranty 

 

1 year full warranty

 

 

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use 

Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the following time periods from the original date of purchase: 

 

Products 

All Products and attachments 

 

Warranty Period 

45 day limited warranty 

 

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Toro Recycler walk power mowers and their attachments. 

 

Conditions and Products Covered Under the Toro Starting Guarantee 

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that your Toro GTS-2 Engine,  when used for residential purposes*, will start 
on the first or second pull for two years from the date of original purchase, if you provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will fix it free of charge. 

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Toro Recycler walk power mowers. 

The Toro Starting Guarantee does not apply when the product is used commercially.  Use at more than one location is considered commercial use.

 

The following applies to both the Toro Total Coverage Guarantee & the Toro Starting Guarantee: 

Items and Conditions Not Covered 

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products. This express warranty does not cover the following: 

 

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, air filter, blade sharpening/worn blade on mowers, 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 accidents or lack of proper maintenance 

 

Repairs necessary due to improper battery care, electrical supply irregularities, failure to use fresh fuel (less than one month old), or failure to properly prepare the unit prior to any period of 
non-use over one month 

 

Pickup and delivery charges 

 

Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents 

 

Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized Toro Service Dealer 

 

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the following: 

Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures 

Rotary mower blade striking an object 

Contaminants in the fuel system 

Improper fuel (consult your 

Operator’s Manual

 if in doubt) 

Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over one month 

 

Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls: 

First time starts after extended period of non-use over one month or seasonal storage 

Cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn (applies to rotary mowers only) 

Improper starting procedures 

If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the 

Operator’s Manual

 to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer. 

Owner Responsibilities 

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the 

Operator’s Manual

. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your 

expense. 

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service 

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure: 

1.

 

Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the 

Yellow Pages

 of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn 

Mowers”) or access our website at www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call the number listed in item #3 to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system. 

2.

 

Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service Dealer.  The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine if it is to be covered under warranty. 

3.

 

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at: Customer Care Department -Consumer, Toro Warranty Company, 8111 
Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN  55420-1196; or call us toll free at 1-866-214-9807 (U.S. customers) or 1-866-214-9808 (Canada customers). 

General Conditions 

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an Authorized  Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts. 

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by these 
warranties, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under these 
warranties. 

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you 
may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 

Countries Other than the United States or Canada 

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If 
for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro 
Warranty Company. 

Summary of Contents for 20068

Page 1: ...lls 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 Califor...

Page 2: ...ischarge 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...

Page 3: ...ap and tighten securely 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 regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves o...

Page 4: ...104 7402 104 7953 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual 104 7403 108 4791 108 8117 4 ...

Page 5: ...e distance from the machine 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 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade remove the wire from the spark plug and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenan...

Page 6: ...tion Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Carefully move the upper handle forward until the handle halves are in line and nest together as shown Figure 4 Figure 4 2 Tighten the handle knobs Figure 5 Figure 5 3 Rotate the handle rearward as shown until it clicks into place Figure 6 Figure 6 3 Filling the Engine wi...

Page 7: ... Changing the Engine Oil 4 Installing the Fuse Procedure Your mower comes with a 40 amp fuse that protects the electric starter Important You cannot start the mower with the electric starter or charge the battery unless you install the fuse 1 Unclip both ends of the battery cover and remove it Figure 8 Figure 8 2 Insert the fuse into the fuse holder Figure 9 Figure 9 Note Your mower comes with a f...

Page 8: ...and or mower directly on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Figure 12 Note...

Page 9: ...emove the dipstick and check the oil level Figure 13 If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz 0 59 l type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick securely 9 ...

Page 10: ...e and wait for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you Keep away from the hot muffler Adjust the cutting height as desired Set the front wheels to the same height as the rear wheels Figure 14 Figure 14 10 ...

Page 11: ... operate the self propel drive simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides and the mower will automatically keep pace with you Figure 17 Figure 17 Note You can self propel the mower with the blade engaged or disengaged Stopping the Engine 1 Turn the ignition key to the Off position 2 Remove the ignition key when you leave the mower Engaging the Blade When you star...

Page 12: ...afe operating condition Have the mower inspected and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer 5 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Not Using the Grass Bag 1 Move the mower onto a paved surface in a non windy area 2 Set all 4 wheels to the 2 3 4 inch 7 cm cut setting 3 Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the mower housing about 3 inc...

Page 13: ...erator or bystanders Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Toro replacement bag If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute before bagging the clippings The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop befor...

Page 14: ...us personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge door Figure 24 Figure 24 2 Install the side discharge chute Figure 25 Figure 25 Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side discharge chute reverse the steps above Important Lock the side discharge door after you clo...

Page 15: ...d can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry conditions follow all local fire warnings and keep the mower free of dry grass and leaf debris Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilizat...

Page 16: ... for additional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post Figure 27 before performing any maintenance procedure Figure 27 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Important Before tipping the mowe...

Page 17: ...ants 1 Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Remove the dipstick Figure 30 Figure 30 3 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 31 Figure 31 4 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 30 Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz 0 59 l type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API servi...

Page 18: ...be blown Replace it with a 40 amp plug in type fuse Refer to Installing the Fuse Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval Yearly 1 Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove the rear wheels 2 Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 33 Figure 33 3 Install the rear wheels Replacing the Blade Service Interval Yearly Important You will need a t...

Page 19: ...eld 4 Remove the blade Figure 35 5 Remove the blade driver and disk Figure 35 6 Remove the blade brake clutch shield Figure 35 7 Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts 8 Install the blade brake clutch shield that you previously removed 9 Install the blade driver that you previously removed 10 Install the blade and the stiffener that you previously removed F...

Page 20: ...re the mower in an enclosure near an open flame Allow the engine to cool before storing it 1 On the last refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer 2 Dispose of any unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile Note Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of hard starting Do not store fuel without stab...

Page 21: ... upper handle freely 3 Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 39 Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle Figure 39 4 To unfold the handle reverse the steps above Removing the Mower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark plug and tight...

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Page 24: ...ts to correct starting difficulties due to the following Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures Rotary mower blade striking an object Contaminants in the fuel system Improper fuel consult your Operator s Manual if in doubt Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over one month Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls First time ...

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