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The Toro Warranty

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 defective in materials or
workmanship.

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Walk Power Mowers

2 year limited warranty

Rear Engine Riders

2 year limited warranty

Lawn & Garden Tractors

2 year limited warranty

Electric Hand Held Products

2 year limited warranty

Snowthrowers

2 year limited warranty

Consumer Zero Turn

2 year limited warranty

*Original Purchaser means the person who originally purchased the Toro
Product

*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.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Consumer Products and attachments used for commercial,
institutional, or rental use, are warranted against defects in materials
or workmanship for the following time periods from the date of original
purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Walk Power Mowers

90 day warranty

Rear Engine Riders

90 day warranty

Lawn & Garden Tractors

90 day warranty

Electric Hand Held Products

90 day warranty

Snowthrowers

90 day warranty

Consumer Zero Turn

45 day warranty

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:

1.

Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason
it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any
Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service.

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, contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Manager: Technical Product Support: 001–952–887–8248

See attached Distributor List

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

This express warranty does not cover the following:

Cost of regular maintenance service or wear parts, such as rotor
blades (paddles), scraper blades, belts, fuel, lubricants, oil changes,
spark plugs, cable/linkage or brake 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 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

Engine and transmission. These are covered by the appropriate
manufacturer’s guarantees with separate terms and conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.

General Conditions

The purchaser is covered by the national laws of each country. The rights
to which the purchaser is entitled with the support of these laws are not
restricted by this warranty.

374-0268 Rev A

Summary of Contents for Recycler 20951

Page 1: ...is manual uses two words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention This product complies with all relevant European directives For details see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity DOC sheet For models with stated engine horsepower the gross horsepower of the engine was ...

Page 2: ...her foreign objects Before using always visually inspect to see that guards and safety devices such as deflectors and or grass catchers are in place and working correctly Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance Starting Do not tilt mower when starting the...

Page 3: ...d frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Replace faulty silencers If the fuel tank has to be drained do this out doors Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury On multibladed lawn mowers take care as rotating one b...

Page 4: ...ug wire before performing any maintenance on the machine 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 5 Thrown object hazard keep deflector in place 110 7059 1 Read the Operator s Manual 4 Install the fuse 2 Remove the fuse box decal 5 Replace the fuse box cover 3 Remove the fuse box cover 6 Start...

Page 5: ...ged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing Figure 3 Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle as you install the handle Figure 3 1 Handle knob 2 2 Move the handle to the operating position 3 Install and tighten the handle knobs that you removed in step 1 Figure 3 4 Move the upper handle to the desired position and tighten the upper handl...

Page 6: ...ess you install the fuse 1 Remove the battery cover and the battery and locate the fuse holder Figure 8 Figure 8 1 Screw 3 Fuse holder 2 Battery cover 4 Battery 2 Insert the fuse from the loose parts bag into the fuse holder Figure 9 Figure 9 Note Your mower comes with a fuse in the owner s packet and another fuse in the battery box 3 Install the battery and the battery cover 4 Charging the Batter...

Page 7: ...pe SAE 30 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 11 1 Blade control bar 8 Cutting height lever 2 2 Upper handle 9 Spark plug 3 Upper handle knob 10 Recycling bagging lever 4 Ignit...

Page 8: ...f 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 fl oz 0 59 l type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with ...

Page 9: ...gure 14 2 Move the upper handle to the desired position Figure 15 Figure 15 3 Tighten the upper handle knob firmly Figure 16 Figure 16 Starting the Engine 1 Hold the blade control bar Figure 17 against the handle Figure 17 1 Blade control bar 2 Turn the ignition key Figure 18 or pull recoil start handle Figure 19 Figure 18 9 ...

Page 10: ...he engine release the blade control bar Figure 22 Important When you release the blade control bar both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds If they do not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Figure 22 Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn Note The ...

Page 11: ... the Grass Bag To remove the bag reverse the steps above Rear discharging the Clippings Use the rear discharge for cutting very tall grass If the bag is on the mower remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag before rear discharging the clippings The Recycling bagging lever should be in the bagging mode Figure 24 WARNING The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury ...

Page 12: ...nd the rear wheels at 2 1 2 inches 64 mm Cutting Leaves After cutting the lawn ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves If there are more than 5 inches 13 cm of leaves on the lawn set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the l...

Page 13: ...ive 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 Replace the air filter more frequently in dusty operating conditions 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Open the air filter cover and remove the old air filter Figure 28 Figure 28 3 Install a new air fi...

Page 14: ...ate the wheel gears 1 Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove the rear wheels 2 Apply a lubricating oil to the gear as shown in Figure 32 Figure 32 3 Install the rear wheels Lubricating the Upper Handle Service Interval Yearly Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or as needed 1 Spray the outer plastic end of the in...

Page 15: ...he jacket downward increases the ground speed 5 Tighten the nut firmly 6 Start the mower and check the adjustment Note If the self propel drive is not properly adjusted repeat this procedure Replacing the Blade Service Interval Yearly 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 Au...

Page 16: ...ction Stay in the operating position behind the handle Do not allow bystanders in the area 1 With the engine running on a flat paved surface spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel Figure 39 Note The water will splash into the path of the blade cleaning out the clippings Figure 39 2 When no more clippings come out stop the water and move the mower to a dry area 3 Run the engine fo...

Page 17: ...oughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 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 Dealer 1 Loose...

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Page 20: ...e of the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 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 contact us at Customer Care Department Consumer Division The ...

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