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Walk Mowers

The Toro Starting Guarantee

A Five-Year Full Warranty on All

Toro GTS

®

-5 Engines

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,

pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that

your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years

from the date of 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

covers Toro rotary mower engines.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro product contains a defect in materials or

workmanship, follow this procedure:
1

.

Contact any Toro Authorized or Master 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. You may also call our Toro Customer Care

Department toll free at 888-865-5688 (U.S. customers) or

888-865-5705 (Canada customers).

2

.

Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to

the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s

analysis or with the assistance provided, call us toll free at the

numbers listed or write us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN  55420-1196

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Engine by following the maintenance

schedule detailed in the 

Operator’s Manua

l. You must record this

work in the maintenance chart provided in your 

Operator’s Manual

and keep your proof of purchase. Such routine maintenance,

whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for The Toro Total

Coverage Guarantee and special emission system coverage on

some products. This warranty does not cover the following:

Any repairs on products used commercially

Normal maintenance including replacement of spark plugs, air

filter, fuel filter, and carburetor adjustments

Oil change and lubrication

Repairs or adjustments due to the following:
– failure to follow proper maintenance procedures
– rotary mower blade striking an object
– contaminants in the fuel system
– improper fuel or fuel mixture (consult your operator’s

manual if in doubt)

– failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of

non-use over three months

– operation misuse, neglect, or accidents
– repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an

Authorized Service Dealer

Special operational conditions where starting may require

more than two pulls, including the following:
– first time starts after extended period of non-use or

seasonal storage

– cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring

and late autumn (applies to rotary products only)

– improper starting procedures

If you have difficulty starting your unit, please check the 

Operator’s

Manual

 to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedure.

This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an

Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement

parts. Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole

remedy under this warranty.

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 this

warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substi-

tute equipment or service during reasonable periods of

malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under

this warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or

consequential damages, or limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, 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.

Guaranteed to Start Maintenance Record

To keep the starting guarantee in effect, you must perform the following maintenance according to the recommended maintenance
schedule. Follow the procedures in this operator’s manual and record all maintenance activities on this chart.

Date

Hours

Used

Air Cleaner

Service

(mowers only)

Change Oil

(does not apply

to two-cycle)

Lubricate Wheels

(mowers only)

Check Spark

Plug

Storage

Preparation

Summary of Contents for 20090

Page 1: ...ecommended 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 othe...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...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 immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap 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...

Page 4: ... Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe 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 up 3 Cutting dismemberment haza...

Page 5: ...its highest cutting height setting by moving the 2 rear cutting height levers all the way forward Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height in the Operation section 2 Attach the handle ends to the mower housing with 2 washers and 2 handle bolts Figure 3 but do not tighten the handle bolts Figure 3 1 Washer 3 Handle end 2 Handle bolt Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle Figure 3 3 Ro...

Page 6: ...he Full line on the dipstick Figure 6 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 Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil Product Overview Figure 7 Self propel model shown 1 Cutting height lever 4 ...

Page 7: ...e Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and fully install the dipstick Figure 10 Figure 10 2 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level Figure 10 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...

Page 8: ... Handle positions Starting the Engine 1 Pull the blade control bar to the handle Figure 13 Figure 13 1 Hand push models only 2 Self propel models only 2 Pull the recoil start handle Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Hand push models only 2 Self propel models only Note If the mower does not start contact an Authorized Service Dealer Using the Self propel Drive Self propel models only To operate the self propel...

Page 9: ... Side Discharge Chute before recycling the clippings Important Ensure that the rear discharge plug is securely in place Lift up the discharge deflector and look for 2 tabs in front of the plug Figure 17 If you do not see them firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place Figure 18 Figure 17 1 Tabs Figure 18 1 Discharge deflector 2 Rear discharge plug Side discharging the Clippings Use the side...

Page 10: ...from the spark plug and examine the mower for damage For best performance install a new blade before the cutting season begins Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 inch 51 mm setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down Refer to Adjusting...

Page 11: ...e normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours Change the engine oil Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower Every 25 hours Replace the blade or have it sharpene...

Page 12: ...is flammable explosive and can cause personal injury Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a hand pump never siphon Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval Yearly 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover Figure 26 Figure 26 3 Replace the air filter 4 Install the cover Figure 27 Figure 27 Changing the En...

Page 13: ...s Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Important You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure contact an Authorized Service Dealer Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline If the blade is damaged or cracked replace it immediately If the blade edge i...

Page 14: ...rn the water on 5 Start the engine and run it until there are no more clippings that come out from under the mower housing 6 Stop the engine 7 Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose from the mower 8 Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry the housing Storage Store the mower in a cool clean dry place Preparing the Mower for Storage Gasoline vapors can explode Do not store ga...

Page 15: ... 34 2 To unfold the handle refer to Assembling and Unfolding the Handle in the Setup section 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 tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft lb 20 N m 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug 15 ...

Page 16: ...Notes 16 ...

Page 17: ...Notes 17 ...

Page 18: ...nd carburetor adjustments Oil change and lubrication Repairs or adjustments due to the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel mixture consult your operator s manual if in doubt failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months operation misuse neglect or ac...

Page 19: ...Date Storage Preparation Check Spark Plug Lubricate Wheels mowers only Change Oil does not apply to two cycle Air Cleaner Service mowers only Hours Used Part No 374 0018 Rev E ...

Page 20: ...stem coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS Engine This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs blade sharpening worn blade cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to acci...

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