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The Toro Warranty

SWS
Turf Renovation
and
Tree Care

A limited warranty (see warranty periods below)

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to
an agreement between them, jointly warrant your Toro Products listed
below to be free from defects in materials or workmanship.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Turf Renovation
Walk-Behind Aerator

1 year

Engine

2 years

Stand-On Aerator

1 year

Battery

90 days Parts and Labor
1 year Parts Only

Engine

2 years

Dethatcher

1 year

Engine

2 years

Turf Seeder

1 year

Engine

2 years

Tree Care
Log Splitter

1 year

Battery

90 days Parts and Labor
1 year Parts Only

Engine

2 years

Stump Grinder

1 year

Engine

2 years

Brush Chipper

1 year

Battery

90 days Parts and Labor
1 year Parts Only

Engine

3 years

Walk-Behind Rotary Broom

1 year

Engine

2 years

Where a warrantable condition exists, we will repair the Product at no cost
to you including diagnosis, labor, and parts.

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 Authorized Servicing Outlet to arrange service at their
dealership. To locate one convenient to you, access our website at
www.Toro.com. Select “Where to Buy” and select “Contractor” under
product type. You may also call our toll free number below.

2.

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

3.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Outlet’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

SWS Customer Care Department
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll Free: 888-384-9940

**

Toro Authorized Rental Customers who have purchased products directly from Toro and have

signed the Toro Rental Customer Agreement have the ability to perform their own warranty work.

Please visit Toro’s Rental Portal for electronic warranty clam filing procedures or call the toll free

number above.

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.
Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance (“Maintenance
Parts”), are warranted for the period of time up to the scheduled
replacement time for that part. Failure to perform required maintenance
and adjustments can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

Not all product failures or malfunctions that occur during the warranty
period are defects in materials or workmanship. This express warranty
does not cover the following:

Product failures which result from installation and use of add-on,
modified, or unapproved accessories

Failure to perform required maintenance and/or adjustments

Repairs necessary due to failure to follow recommended fuel
procedure (consult

Operator's Manual

for more details)

Removing contaminants from the fuel system is not covered

Use of old fuel (more than one month old) or fuel which contains
more than 10% ethanol or more that 15% MTBE

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

Product failures which result from operating the product in an abusive,
negligent or reckless manner

Parts subject to consumption through use unless found to be
defective. Examples of parts which are consumed, include, belts,
cutters, blades, teeth, spark plugs, tires, filters, etc.

Failures caused by outside influence include, weather, storage,
contamination, lubricants, additives, or chemicals, etc.

Normal “wear and tear” items incudes painted surfaces and scratched
decals, etc.

Any component covered by a separate manufacturer’s warranty

Pickup and delivery charges

General Conditions

Repair by an Authorized Servicing Outlet or Self-Service as an Authorized
Rental Customer is your sole remedy under the 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 substitute equipment or service
during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending
completion of repairs under this warranty. All implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for use are limited to the duration
of this express 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.

Except for the engine warranty coverage and the Emissions warranty
referenced below, if applicable, there is no other express warranty. The
Emissions Control System on your Product may be covered by a separate
warranty meeting requirements established by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) or the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Refer to the California Emission Control Warranty Statement supplied with
your Product or contained in the engine manufacturer’s documentation for
details.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products outside 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.

Australian Consumer Law:

Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro

Dealer.

374-0289 Rev C

Summary of Contents for 23516

Page 1: ...Form No 3382 918 Rev B 18in Walk Behind Aerator Model No 23516 Serial No 314000001 and Up Model No 33516 Serial No 314000001 and Up G022080 Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3382 918 B...

Page 2: ...igned for aerating small to mid sized areas of well maintained lawns on residential grounds parks sports fields and on commercial grounds Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and ma...

Page 3: ...th Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are adapted from the ANSI B71 4 2012 and B71 8 2004 standard Training Read the Operator s Manual and other training material If the operator s or...

Page 4: ...not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times un...

Page 5: ...degrees Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recom...

Page 6: ...tenance on the machine 2 Warning do not operate this machine unless you are trained 4 Warning keep hands away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 6 Warning stop the engine before le...

Page 7: ...121 6150 1 Cutting hazard of hand and foot stay away from moving parts 130 2155 121 6222 1 Choke 3 Slow 2 Fast 7...

Page 8: ...The machine comes from the factory with oil in the engine crankcase however you may need to add oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 18 for oil specifications and instructions Product Overview F...

Page 9: ...ove the throttle lever Figure 9 forward to the Choke position After the engine starts pull the throttle lever back to the Fast position Note A warm engine requires little or no choking 1 G022376 Figur...

Page 10: ...our Authorized Toro Dealer Important Use 4 cycle engine oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service category SJ SL SM or higher Crankcase Capacity 0 55 L 18 6 fl oz Viscosity Refer to F...

Page 11: ...ank allows the gasoline to expand Never smoke when handling gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Store gasoline in an approved fuel container and ke...

Page 12: ...e Starting the Engine 1 Ensure that the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug 2 Open the fuel valve by turning it in line with the fuel hose refer to Fuel Valve page 9 3 Move the engine switc...

Page 13: ...re that the tines penetrate fully into the soil you can add weight to the top of the machine The machine is shipped with 2 weights and has 2 posts that hold the weights 1 2 3 G022089 Figure 18 1 Weigh...

Page 14: ...ire Important If you do not turn off the fuel valve the engine may flood during transport 2 Insert the transport locking pin into the spring bracket 3 Secure the machine to the trailer with chains or...

Page 15: ...n Check the tension of the transmission drive belts Every 100 hours Inspect and adjust the spark plug replace it if necessary Every 200 hours Replace the spark plug Yearly Replace the paper air filter...

Page 16: ...isconnect the spark plug wire 2 Raise the front of the machine to gain access to the chain and block it in place refer to Tipping the Machine page 16 CAUTION If you do not securely block up the front...

Page 17: ...ase and the cover with a moist rag Note Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from entering the air duct leading to the carburetor 4 Remove the cover and remove the foam pre cleaner from the cover Fig...

Page 18: ...p the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 4 Place a drain pan on the ground to the right of the machine 5 Remove the dipstick Figure 27 G016924 Figur...

Page 19: ...Important Replace a cracked fouled or dirty spark plug Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can damage the engine 5 Set the gap on the plug to 0 7 to 0 8 mm 0 028 to 0 031 i...

Page 20: ...ck under the front of the machine to hold it up securely Important Do not raise the rear of the machine Raising the rear of the machine will cause the engine to flood and the air cleaner to be fouled...

Page 21: ...uled with gasoline 3 Push on a span of the drive belts Figure 34 with 4 5 kg 10 lb of force If the belts flex more than 6 to 13 mm 1 4 to 1 2 inch adjust the tension as follows 1 2 G022401 Figure 34 1...

Page 22: ...u place a jack stand or block under the front of the machine to hold it up securely 3 Rotate the axle shaft and inspect the tines for wear or damage 4 If any tines are damaged or broken remove the nut...

Page 23: ...ne oil refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 18 7 Check and tighten all bolts nuts and screws Repair or replace any part that is damaged 8 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces Paint is available...

Page 24: ...top the machine and the engine immediately Tighten any loose bolts and replace any broken or missing parts The machine will not drive up hills 1 The drive belt to the transmission is loose 1 Check and...

Page 25: ...Notes 25...

Page 26: ...Notes 26...

Page 27: ...Notes 27...

Page 28: ...of add on modified or unapproved accessories Failure to perform required maintenance and or adjustments Repairs necessary due to failure to follow recommended fuel procedure consult Operator s Manual...

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