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16

Service Item

100

Hours

50

Hours

25

Hours

5

Hours

Each

Use

Service Operation

Cooling System

Clean grass, clippings, and debris from
the engine air cooling fins and starter.
Clean it more frequently in dirty operating
conditions.

X

Throttle

Adjust as necessary.

Fuel Tank

Empty the fuel tank before certain repairs
as directed or before storage.

CAUTION

POTENTIAL HAZARD

•

If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•

Someone accidentally starting the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

•

Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside
so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil
level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on
the dipstick (Fig. 5). If the oil level is below the Add
mark, add oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on
page 7.

Changing the Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first five operating hours and then
after every 50 operating hours or every season. Run the
engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil. Warm
oil flows better and carries more contaminants.

Note: Change the oil after every 25 operating hours when
operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

•

Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•

Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

•

Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
removing gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.

Draining the Oil above the Lawn Mower
Deck

Note: Toro recommends this procedure for draining the
engine oil.

1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8).

Summary of Contents for 20487

Page 1: ...e de su producto Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel écrivez à l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Domestic English EN Form No 3323 759 Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20487 200000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...e 24 Preparing the Fuel System 24 Preparing the Engine 24 General Information 24 Removing from Storage 25 Accessories 25 Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 32 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Introduction Thank you for...

Page 3: ...nd any other operator of the lawn mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the motor is ever started Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION WARNING OR DANGER personal safety instruction Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety Failure to comply with instruction may result in personal injury General Lawn Mower Safety T...

Page 4: ...ll children Stop the blade s if the mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed Never operate the mower with damaged or missing guards or shields or without safety devices for example deflectors and or grass catchers in place Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Dise...

Page 5: ...s for safety Use extra care when handling gasoline vapors are explosive Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep the mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is runni...

Page 6: ...sides of the lawn mower by standing in the operating position Installing the Handle 1 Remove the fillers from the box 2 Install the upper handle onto the lower handle using the two knobs they come loose with the lawn mower on the left and right side of the handle as shown in Figure 2 311 1 Figure 2 1 Handle knob 2 Note Position both handle knobs on the inside of the handles ...

Page 7: ...f a handle latch does not fit tightly against the handle tube remove the latch from the handle stud bend the latch inward and attach it to the handle stud Repeat as necessary to ensure a tight fit between the latch and the handle 6 Tighten the handle knobs securely Note If handle height is not satisfactory adjust it by placing the handle stud into a different hole 7 Make sure that the control cabl...

Page 8: ...NGER POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area and when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add gasoline to t...

Page 9: ...and the control bar operate properly When you release the blade control bail the blade should stop If it does not contact an Authorized Service Dealer Controls The throttle control the ground speed control the control bar and the recoil starter are on the upper handle Fig 7 972 2 1 3 4 Figure 7 1 Throttle control 2 Ground speed control 3 Control bar 4 Recoil starter Starting the Engine 1 Connect t...

Page 10: ...elf propelling Squeeze the control bar closer to the handle to increase the ground speed When the control bar is tight against the handle the lawn mower will self propel at the maximum ground speed Move the ground speed control to the N Neutral position when using the lawn mower for trimming Pulling the Lawn Mower Rearward Your lawn mower comes with free wheeling clutches which make it easier to p...

Page 11: ...est position Fig 11 Figure 11 9 Lift control bar to the normal blade engaged position about one inch below the handle Refer to position A in Fig 12 The fan like noise indicates that the lawn mower blade is turning 1 2 5 cm A B Figure 12 10 Release the control bar Refer to position B in Fig 13 You should hear a bang The blade should stop in three seconds A B Figure 13 11 Immediately push the lawn m...

Page 12: ...per If the newspaper ball unravels or is shredded the BBC system could be deteriorating to the point where it could result in an unsafe operating condition Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for an inspection and repair of your lawn mower DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative the blade will continue to rotate when you release the control bar Contact with blade c...

Page 13: ... regular basis Operating Tips General Tips Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower Clear the area of sticks stones wire branches and other debris which could be picked up or hit by the blade and become thrown objects Keep everyone especially children and pets away from the area of operation Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid object...

Page 14: ...mended unless grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When cutting grass over six inches 15 cm tall first mow using the highest cutting height setting and walking slower then mow again at a lower setting for best lawn appearance If the grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of the lawn the lawn mower may plug up and cause the engine to stall Alternate the mowin...

Page 15: ... the air filter pre cleaner every 25 operating hours or yearly Clean or replace the paper cartridge every 100 operating hours or yearly Clean or replace the air filter more frequently in dusty operating conditions X Lubrication Grease the grease grease fittings X BBC shield Remove the BBC shield and brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts X Blade Sharpen or ...

Page 16: ...nd the Full marks as shown on the dipstick Fig 5 If the oil level is below the Add mark add oil Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on page 7 Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first five operating hours and then after every 50 operating hours or every season Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Note Chang...

Page 17: ...POTENTIAL HAZARD The blade is sharp WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the blade with a rag 1 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 8 2 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 23 3 Tip the lawn mower onto its left side and secure it t...

Page 18: ...e debris from under the lawn mower tip it and scrape it clean 1 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 8 2 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 23 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tipping the lawn mower may...

Page 19: ...ving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 8 3 Clean around the spark plug 4 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head IMPORTANT Replace a cracked fouled or dirty spark plug Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can cause engine damage 5 Set the gap on the new plug to 0 020 in 0 50 mm Fig 21 986 020 inch 50 mm Figure 21 6 Install the spark plug and...

Page 20: ...spark plug Maintaining the Blade A straight sharp blade provides the best cutting performance Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD The blade is sharp WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the blade with a rag 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Dis...

Page 21: ...d glove 2 Remove the two blade nuts the anti scalp cup the accelerator and the blade Fig 23 Sharpening the Blade File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle Fig 26A and inner cutting edge radius Fig 26B 153 1 m 4783 2 A B Figure 26 1 Sharpen at this angle only 2 Maintain the original radius here Note The blade will remain balanced if you remove the same amount of material...

Page 22: ... hand when disengaging and engaging the self propel drive Note Do not overadjust the cable The cable should be just tight enough to make the wheels turn when the control bar is at a distance from the handle that is comfortable for operator s hand about a one inch gap Overadjusting the cable may require excessive operator effort to engage or disengage self propel drive If you need help contact your...

Page 23: ...ting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble free operation Check the following components and items carefully If a problem continues see your Authorized Service Dealer PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start 1 Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2 Press the primer three times 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug 4 Clean the spark plug check the spark plug gap and replace th...

Page 24: ... THE HAZARD Do not store gasoline over long periods of time Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline in the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame For example a furnace or a water heater pilot light Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing the lawn mower 1 Run the lawn mower until the engine st...

Page 25: ...Fill the fuel tank Fig 6 with fresh gasoline 7 Check the engine oil level Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 16 8 Connect the wire onto the spark plug Accessories You may purchase the following accessories for your lawn mower from an Authorized Service Dealer Rear Bag Kit Install the discharge tunnel and rear mounting grass bag to convert your Recyclerr lawn mower into a rear bagging l...

Page 26: ...26 141 1 Figure 33 1 Dethatcher attachment ...

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Page 28: ...5 Engine by following the maintenance schedule detailed in the operator s manual at your expense You must record this work in the maintenance chart provided in your owner s manual and keep your proof of pur chase How Do You Get Service If the starting performance of your Toro GTS 5 Engine should diminish to the point where it will not start in one or two pulls by a normal able bodied adult you sho...

Page 29: ...Dealer is the purchaser s sole remedy How Does State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no other express warranty except for The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee All implied warranties of merchantability that the product is fit for ordinary use and fitness for use that the product is fit for a particular purpose are limited to the dura tion of the express warranty Some states do not allow limitatio...

Page 30: ...ble for presenting your equipment engine to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The war ranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed thirty 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities or if you need a referral to a Toro Service Dealer please feel free to contact us at Customer Service Department Toro ...

Page 31: ...pt etc for warranty validation The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station General Conditions 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 thi...

Page 32: ...6 612 888 8801 800 348 2424 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 Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Gua...

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