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374-0052 Rev A 

* 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, paddles/scrapers/skids on 
snowthrowers, 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; snowthrower auger/paddles striking an object 

Contaminants in the fuel system 

Improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (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 “Snow Removal”) 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 Recycler 20016

Page 1: ...ortant This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land Other states or federal areas may have similar laws This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES 002 The enclosed Engine Owner s Manual is supplied for information regarding...

Page 2: ...n when operating machine See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on all slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes never up ...

Page 3: ...ep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before starting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against engine to prevent unintended start...

Page 4: ... 2 Tighten the handle knobs Figure 4 Figure 4 3 Rotate the handle rearward Figure 5 until it clicks into place Figure 5 2 Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil 1 Remove the dipstick Figure 6 Figure 6 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 6 Do not overfill Ma...

Page 5: ...hen 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 9 Important To reduce starting problems next season add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old Figure 9 Checking the Engine Oil Leve...

Page 6: ...as 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 all four wheels to the same height Note Only a front cutting height lever is shown Figure 11 Adjusting the Handle Height Squeeze the bottom of the handle halves together and change the handle holes in which the pins are mounted as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Pi...

Page 7: ...drive release the self propel drive bar Note The maximum self propel ground speed is fixed To reduce the ground speed increase the space between the self propel drive bar and the handle Stopping the Engine To stop the engine release the blade control bar Figure 17 Important When you release the blade control bar both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds If they do not stop properly sto...

Page 8: ...re 20 Figure 20 3 Install the bag onto the door rod Figure 21 Figure 21 4 Lower the rear door Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag reverse the steps above Side discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass If the bag is on the mower remove it and insert the rear discharge plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag before side discharging the clippings Important Ensure ...

Page 9: ...alk slower then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall Mow only dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and 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 Alternate the m...

Page 10: ...nce 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 1 Spark plug retaining post 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Important Before tipping the ...

Page 11: ...l bolts on the front wheels and remove the front wheels 2 Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 32 Figure 32 3 Install the front wheels Replacing the Blade 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 t...

Page 12: ... than 30 days Do not store 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 ...

Page 13: ... outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle Figure 36 3 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 tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft lb 20 N m 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug 13 ...

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Page 16: ...g difficulties due to the following Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures Rotary mower blade striking an object snowthrower auger paddles striking an object Contaminants in the fuel system Improper fuel or fuel oil mixture 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...

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