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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

22 in Recycler

®

A 2-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

20 in Mulcher/Bagger

The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee

Walk Power Mowers

A 3-Year Full Warranty (Not Applicable for Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to
an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product
listed below if used for residential purposes*; if it is defective in materials
or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component;
or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or
second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the

Operator's

Manual

have been performed.

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

22 in Recycler and 20 in
Mulcher/Bagger and Attachments

2 - year full warranty

GTS (Guaranteed to Start)

3 - year full warranty

Engine

3 - year full warranty

Battery

1 - year full warranty

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use*

Gas-powered Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or rental
use, are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or workmanship.
Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by this warranty.

The Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) Starting Guarantee does not apply
when the product is used commercially*.

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 web site at www.Toro.com. You may also call the numbers
listed in item #3 to use the 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 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, RLC Division
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 866-214-9807 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 866-214-9808 (Canadian customers)

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 and engine warranty 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, spark plugs, air filters blade sharpening or worn
blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments

Components failing due to normal wear

Any product or part which has been altered or misused or neglected
and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper
maintenance

Pickup and delivery charges

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

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

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

Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures or recommended
fuel procedure

Rotary mower blade striking an object

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

First time starts after extended period of non-use over three
months or seasonal storage

Cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and
late autumn

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 an Authorized Toro Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties 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 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 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.

Australian Consumer Law:

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

Dealer.

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

374-0254 Rev E

 

Summary of Contents for Recycler 20373

Page 1: ...ommended 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 This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive har...

Page 2: ... standard B71 1 2012 This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and throw objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death General Operation Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting the engine Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all t...

Page 3: ...ther appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzl...

Page 4: ...e original machine manufacturer 94 8072 125 5092 1 Step on the deck to start the engine 112 8867 1 Lock 2 Unlock 117 2718 131 0894 Traction Adjustment 1 Attention read the Operator s Manual 1 Loosen the knob by turning it counter clockwise 2 Pull the cable s away from the engine to decrease the traction or push the cable s toward the engine to increase the traction 3 Tighten the knob by turning it...

Page 5: ...hrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine stop the engine before leaving the operating position pick up any debris before mowing 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes look behind you when backing up Setup Important Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine 1...

Page 6: ...chine housing Figure 4 Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you install the handle G020470 Figure 4 2 Move the handle to the operating position 3 Install and tighten the handle knobs that you removed in step 1 Figure 4 3 Installing the Recoil Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the m...

Page 7: ...e oil from the crankcase 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth 4 Insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube but do not screw it in then remove the dipstick 5 Read the oil level on the dipstick Figure 6 If the oil level on the dipstick is too low slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil fill tube wait 3 minutes and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is at the ...

Page 8: ...igure 7 g027257 1 2 3 Figure 7 1 Handle 3 Grass bag 2 Frame Note Do not slip the bag over the handle Figure 7 2 Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame Figure 8 g027258 Figure 8 3 Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame respectively Figure 8 8 ...

Page 9: ...est results use only clean fresh less than 30 days old unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher R M 2 rating method Oxygenated fuel with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE by volume is acceptable Ethanol Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether by volume is acceptable Ethanol and MTBE are not the same Gasoline with 15 ethanol E15 by volume is not approv...

Page 10: ... oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the correct level Refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 17 Important If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine 6 Install the dipstick securely Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious injury Stop the...

Page 11: ... return to the handle slowly Figure 15 Note If the machine does not start after several attempts contact an Authorized Service Dealer Using the Self Propel Drive To operate the self propel drive simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides and the machine will automatically keep pace with you Figure 16 Figure 16 Note If the machine does not freely roll backward aft...

Page 12: ... should stop within 3 seconds If it does not stop properly stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Operation Check the control bar before each use to ensure that the blade brake clutch system is operating properly Using the Grass Bag Service Interval Before each use or daily You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test...

Page 13: ... is on the machine remove it refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute page 15 before recycling the clippings Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn Note Ensure the bag is seated in the correct position WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders resulting in serio...

Page 14: ...uld allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator s or bystander s direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before cleaning the bag on demand door and the surrounding opening G017307 Figure 24 1 Clean here Side Discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting v...

Page 15: ...er setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long the machine 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 machine to plug or the engine to stall WARNING 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 i...

Page 16: ...air filter replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Change the engine oil Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Clean the air cooling system clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Refer to your engine owner s manual Refer to your engine operator s manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to yo...

Page 17: ...he fibers 6 Remove dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag to trap the dirt and keep it from falling into the engine Do not wipe dirt into the air duct 7 Insert the foam pre filter and the paper air filter into the air cleaner 8 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Yearly 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Run the engine a few m...

Page 18: ... 30 g027709 Figure 30 1 Handle left side 3 Self propel drive cable 2 Adjustment knob 2 Adjust the tension on the cable Figure 30 by pulling it back or pushing it forward and holding that position Note Push the cable toward the engine to increase the traction pull the cable away from the engine to decrease the traction 3 Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the cable adjustment Note Tighte...

Page 19: ...rval Before each use or daily WARNING The machine may dislodge material from under the machine Wear eye protection Stay in the operating position behind the handle when the engine is running Do not allow bystanders in the area For best results clean the machine soon after you have completed mowing 1 Lower the machine to its lowest cutting height setting Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height page 1...

Page 20: ...linder corrosion during the off season 8 Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 20 N m 15 ft lb 9 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service D...

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Page 24: ...arts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs air filters blade sharpening or worn blades cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Components failing due to normal wear Any product or part which has been altered or misused or neglected and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Pickup and delivery charges Repairs or attempted r...

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