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The Toro Starting Guarantee

A Five-Year Full Warranty on All

Toro GTS

-5 Engines

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that
your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years
from the date of 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
covers Toro rotary mower and snow product engines.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s
engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure:

1Contact any Toro Authorized or Master 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 website at
www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call 800-421-9684
to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system.

2Bring the product, your maintenance records, 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
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN  55420-1196
800-348-2424 (U.S. customers)
877-484-9255 (Canada customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Engine by following the maintenance
schedule detailed in the operator’s manual. You must record this
work in the maintenance chart provided in your operator’s manual
and keep your proof of purchase. 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 The Toro Total
Coverage Guarantee and special emission system coverage on
some products. This warranty does not cover the following:

Any repairs on products used commercially

Normal maintenance including replacement of spark plugs, air
filter, fuel filter, and carburetor adjustments

Oil change and lubrication

Repairs or adjustments due to the following:

failure to follow proper maintenance procedures

rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger/paddles striking
an object

contaminants in the fuel system

improper fuel or fuel mixture (consult your operator’s
manual if in doubt)

failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of
non-use over three months

operation misuse, neglect, or accidents

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

Special operational conditions where starting may require
more than two pulls, including the following:

first time starts after extended period of non-use or
seasonal storage

cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring
and late autumn (applies to rotary products 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.

All warranty repairs reimbursable under this warranty must be
performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro
approved replacement parts.

General Conditions

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 this
warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substi-
tute equipment or service during reasonable periods of
malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under
this warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Guaranteed to Start Maintenance Record

To keep the starting guarantee in effect, you must perform the following maintenance according to the recommended maintenance
schedule. Follow the procedures in this operator’s manual and record all maintenance activities on this chart.

Date

Hours

Used

Air Cleaner

Service

(mowers only)

Change Oil

(does not apply

to two-cycle)

Lubricate Wheels

(mowers only)

Check Spark

Plug

Storage

Preparation

Summary of Contents for Super Recycler 20036

Page 1: ...nir 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 3328 678 Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20036 Serial No 230000001 and Up Model No 20037 Serial No 230000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...rting 8 Filling the Crankcase with Oil 8 Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 8 Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 9 Operation 9 Controls 9 Starting the Engine 9 Stopping the Engine 10 Using the Self propel Drive 10 Page Adjusting the Cutting Height 10 Using the Grass Bag 10 Operating Tips 11 Maintenance 13 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 13 Checking the Engine Oil Level 14 Cleaning under the Hous...

Page 3: ...y all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI OPEI standard B71 1 1998 and ISO standard 5395 1990 E Information or terminology specific to ...

Page 4: ...op the blade s if you must tilt the lawn mower for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed Never operate the lawn mower with damaged or missing guards or shields or without safety devices such as deflectors and grass catchers in place Do not change the speed settings on the engine Disengage all blade and drive clu...

Page 5: ... Replace worn or damaged parts Use extra care when handling gasoline gasoline vapors are explosive Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep the lawn mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up any oil or fuel that spills Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an object Repair the lawn mower if necessary before starting the engine Never att...

Page 6: ...anger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 93 0248 99 6018 Setup Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY USE Knobs Carriage bolts Contoured handle bolts Upper handle section Lower handle section Flange head bolts Nuts 4 2 2 1 1 2 2 Installing the handle ...

Page 7: ...4 Support bracket 2 5 Housing 6 Nut 2 7 Flange head bolt 2 not shown 3 Swing the lower handle section back and the support brackets up aligning the brackets with the holes in the handle Fig 2 4 Secure the handle to the support brackets with 2 carriage bolts and 2 knobs using the height adjustment holes on the support brackets that best fit your height Fig 2 5 Slide the upper handle section ends ov...

Page 8: ...p clockwise until it is tight Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline For best results use clean fresh lead free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher To ensure freshness purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner extends engine life and promotes good starting You may use leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available Import...

Page 9: ...opanol 1 Clean around the fuel tank cap Fig 5 2 Remove the cap from the tank 3 Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm from the top of the tank Do not fill into the filler neck 4 Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 13 You may need to perform one or more...

Page 10: ...he lawn mower backward Adjusting the Cutting Height You can adjust each wheel individually with the wheel height adjustment lever Cutting heights are 1 inch 25 mm 1 1 2 inches 38 mm 2 inches 51 mm 2 1 2 inches 64 mm and 3 inches 76 mm Danger Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury Stop the engine and wait for all move...

Page 11: ...bag notch Fig 11 and pull it forward until it engages the catch Fig 10 3 Remove the bag from the mower and empty the grass Danger The lawn mower can throw grass clippings and other objects through an open discharge tunnel Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystander Never open the door on the discharge tunnel when the engine is running ...

Page 12: ...f the grass is too long the lawn mower may plug and cause the engine to stall Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Sharpen the blade Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower Cut the grass more frequently Overlap cu...

Page 13: ...y if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 15 Adjust the self propel drive cable and grease the rear height adjustor brackets Refer to Adjusting the Self propel Drive Cable on page 17 and to Lubricating the Self propel Drive on page 18 Check for leaks in the fuel system and or a deteriorating fuel hose Replace parts if necessary Remove grass ...

Page 14: ...dup wait for 30 minutes and repeat steps 3 through 8 above Scraping Method Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or removing gasoline with a hand pump never siphon Warning If washing d...

Page 15: ...ng hours and then after every 50 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 hours when operating under a heavy load or in high temperatures 1 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 7 2 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Ta...

Page 16: ...nd 17C replace the blade refer to Removing the Blade on page 16 270 1 1 1 2 3 4 A B C Figure 17 1 Sail 2 Flat part of blade 3 Wear 4 Slot formed Note For the best performance install a new blade before the cutting season begins During the year file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s...

Page 17: ...rator or bystanders Do not operate the lawn mower without the accelerator Warning 3 Return the lawn mower to its upright position 4 Connect the wire to the spark plug Adjusting the Self propel Drive Cable Whenever you change the handle height install a new self propel cable or the traction drive belt slips adjust the self propel drive cable 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2...

Page 18: ...e Fuel Tank 1 Stop the engine and wait for it to cool Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 7 3 Remove the cap from the fuel tank Fig 5 4 Use a hand pump to pump the gasoline into a clean approved gasoline container 5 Connect the wire to the spark plug 6 Run the engine until it stops 7 Start the engine again to ensure that all the gasoline i...

Page 19: ...aff from the cylinder cylinder head fins and blower housing 3 Remove grass clippings dirt and grime from the external parts of the engine the shrouding and the top of the housing 4 Check the condition of the blade Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 15 5 Replace the air filter refer to Replacing the Air Filter on page 14 6 Lubricate the self propel drive refer to Lubricating the Self propel Dri...

Page 20: ...racked Engine starts hard or loses power 1 The fuel tank contains stale fuel 2 The fuel cap vent hole is plugged 3 The air filter element is dirty and is restricting the air flow 4 The underside of the housing contains clippings and debris 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 6 The engine oil level is low or the oil is dirty 1 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2...

Page 21: ...rn repeatedly 4 The underside of the housing contains clippings and debris 1 Place all 4 wheels at the same height 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 Change the mowing pattern 4 Clean under the housing Discharge chute plugs 1 The cutting height is too low 2 You are mowing too fast 3 The grass is wet 4 The underside of the housing contains clippings and debris 1 Raise the cutting height 2 Slow down ...

Page 22: ...tenance including replacement of spark plugs air filter fuel filter and carburetor adjustments Oil change and lubrication Repairs or adjustments due to the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger paddles striking an object contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel mixture consult your operator s manual if in doubt failure to dra...

Page 23: ...Date Storage Preparation Check Spark Plug Lubricate Wheels mowers only Change Oil does not apply to two cycle Air Cleaner Service mowers only Hours Used Part No 374 0018 Rev C ...

Page 24: ...9255 Canada 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 on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee...

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