Toro 20090, 20090C Operator's Manual

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21inSuperRecycler

ModelNo.20090—SerialNo.290000001andUp

ModelNo.20090C—SerialNo.290000001andUp

ModelNo.20091—SerialNo.290000001andUp

ModelNo.20091C—SerialNo.290000001andUp

LawnMower

FormNo.3361-140RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha

sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

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requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Safety

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheCPSCblade safetyrequirementsforwalk-behindrotarylawnmowers andtheB71.1specicationsoftheAmericanNational StandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual beforeyoustarttheengine.

Thesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)isusedtoalertyou topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury ordeath.Improperlyusingormaintainingthismower couldresultininjuryordeath.T oreducethispotential, complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe ANSI/OPEIstandardB71.1-2003.

Thiscuttingmachinecanamputatehandsandfeet andthrowobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowing safetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryor death.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Stoptheengineandwaituntilthebladecomes toacompletestopbeforecleaningthemachine, removinggrasscatcher,oruncloggingthedischarge guard.

•Operatemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial light.

•Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinuence ofalcoholordrugs.

•Neveroperatemowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesure ofyourfooting;walk;neverrun.

•Disengagethedrivesystem,ifsoequipped,before startingtheengine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally, stoptheengineandcheckforthecauseimmediately. Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingmachine.

•Seemanufacturer’sinstructionsforproperoperation andinstallationofaccessories.Onlyuseaccessories approvedbythemanufacturer.

SlopeOperation

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe machineandinthemanual(s)beforestarting.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderthemachine. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliarwith theinstructions,tooperatethismachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,wire,toys, etc.,whichcouldbethrownbytheblade.Stay behindthehandlewhentheengineisrunning.

•Besuretheareaisclearofbystandersbefore operating.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatemachinebarefootedorwhilewearing sandals.Alwayswearsubstantialfootwear.

•Donotpullmachinebackwardunlessabsolutely necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeand whilemovingbackward.

•Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone. Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawallor obstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward theoperator.Stopthebladewhencrossinggravel surfaces.

•Donotoperatemachinewithouttheentiregrass catcher,dischargeguard,rearguard,orothersafety protectivedevicesinplaceandworking.

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslipandfallaccidents, whichcanresultinsevereinjury.Operationonallslopes requireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do notmowit.

•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown. Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection onslopes.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden objects.Uneventerraincouldcauseaslipandfall accident.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Donotmowonwetgrassorexcessivelysteepslopes. Poorfootingcouldcauseaslipandfallaccident.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or embankments.Youcouldloseyourfootingor balance.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassume thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

•Bealertandturnmoweroffifachildentersthearea.

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•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

GeneralService

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyour viewofachild.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

•Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwiththeengine running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas onawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Neveroperatemachineinaclosedarea.

•Keepallnutsandboltstighttobesuretheequipment isinsafeworkingcondition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly .

•Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremove anyfuel-soakeddebris.Allowmachinetocool beforestoring.

•Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stopandinspectthe machine.Repair,ifnecessary,beforestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.Disconnectthesparkplugwire andgroundagainstenginetopreventunintended starting.

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer’ s recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacegascapandtighten securely.

Exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed area.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged

decals.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

114-7982

1.Warning—readthe Operator’sManual.

2.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe machine.

94-8072

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—remove theignitionkeyandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

4.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—stayaway frommovingparts.

5.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—donot operateupanddown slopes;operatesideto sideonslopes;stopthe enginebeforeleavingthe operatingposition;and lookbehindyouwhen backingup.

112-8867

1.Lock2.Unlock

115-8411

1.Unlocked2.Locked

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Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective

plasticsheetthatcoverstheengine.

1.AssemblingandUnfolding theHandle

Procedure

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandle improperlycandamagethecables,causingan unsafeoperatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenassembling andunfoldingthehandle.

•Ensurethatthecablesareroutedtothe outsideofthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

1.Raisetherearofthemowerhousingtoitshighest cuttingheightsettingbymovingthe2rearcutting heightleversallthewayforward.RefertoAdjusting theCuttingHeightintheOperationsection.

2.Attachthehandleendstothemowerhousingwith 2washersand2handlebolts(Figure3),butdonot

tightenthehandlebolts.

Figure3

1.Washer3.Handleend

2.Handlebolt

Figure4

4.Lockthehandleatyourdesiredheight.Referto AdjustingtheHandleHeightintheOperation section.

5.Torquethehandleboltsto120to160in-lb(14to 17N⋅m).

6.Adjustthecuttingheight.RefertoAdjustingthe CuttingHeight.

Important:Routethecablestothe thehandle(Figure3).

3.Rotatethehandlerearward(Figure4).

outside

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2.InstallingtheStarterRope

Procedure

Pullthestarterropethroughtheropeguideonthe handle(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Starterrope

Note:Tomaketheropeeasiertoinstall,squeezethe controlbaronthehandle.

2.Ropeguide

ProductOverview

Figure7

Self-propelmodelshown

1.Cuttingheightlever(4)

2.Sparkplug

3.Airlter8.Upperhandle(self-propel

4.Fueltankcap9.Washoutport

5.Oilll/Dipstick

6.Recoilstarthandle

7.Bladecontrolbar

modelonly)

3.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

Yourmowerdoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.

1.Removethedipstick(Figure6).

Figure6

2.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure6).Do notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

1.Sidedischargechute

Figure8

2.Reardischargeplug (installed)

3.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Important:

5 operating hour s

Change the engine oil after the r st

;changeityearlythereafter.

RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

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Operation

FillingtheFuelTank

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive. Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou andothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormower directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina vehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer, outofthereachofchildren.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure9).

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith gasolinelessthan30daysold.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andfullyinstall thedipstick(Figure10).

Figure10

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel (Figure10).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkon thedipstick,slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeto raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick. Donotoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE 30detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationof SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipstick.

Figure9

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious injury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousing whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwill behotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepaway fromthehotmufer.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallfourwheels tothesameheight.

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Note:Toraisethemower,moveall4cuttingheight leversforward;tolowerthemower,movethemall rearward(Figure11).

Figure11

StartingtheEngine

1.Pullthebladecontrolbartothehandle(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Hand-pushmodelsonly

2.Pulltherecoilstarthandle(Figure14).

2.Self-propelmodelsonly

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoaposition comfortableforyou.

Rotatethehandlelock,movethehandletooneofthree positions,andlockthehandleintoposition(Figure12).

Figure14

1.Hand-pushmodelsonly

2.Self-propelmodelsonly

Note:Ifthemowerdoesnotstart,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

UsingtheSelf-propelDrive

Self-propelmodelsonly

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour sides,andthemowerwillautomaticallykeeppacewith you(Figure15).

Figure12

1.Handlelock2.Handlepositions

Figure15

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StoppingtheEngine

Releasethebladecontrolbar(Figure16).

Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol bar,thebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.If itdoesnotstopproperly,stopusingyourmower immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

Figure16

1.Hand-pushmodelsonly

2.Self-propelmodelsonly

RecyclingtheClippings

Yourmowercomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethe grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe SideDischargeChute)beforerecyclingtheclippings.

Important:Ensurethatthereardischargeplug islockedinplace.Tolocktheplug:Raisethe dischargedeector(Figure17),rmlypushthe pluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,and rotatetheleverontheplugtotheleft(Figure18).

Figure17

1.Dischargedeector

2.Reardischargeplug

Figure18

1.Lever2.Tabs

Note:T ounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplug totheright(Figure18).

Side-dischargingtheClippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

Important:Ensurethatthereardischargeplug islockedinplace.Tolocktheplug:Raisethe dischargedeector(Figure19),rmlypushthe pluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,and rotatetheleverontheplugtotheleft(Figure20).

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1.Dischargedeector

Figure19

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheSideDischargeChute

1.Unlockthesidedischargedoor(Figure21).

2.Reardischargeplug

Figure21

2.Liftopenthesidedischargedoor(Figure22).

Figure20

1.Lever2.Tabs

Note:T ounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplug totheright(Figure18).

Figure22

3.Installthesidedischargechuteandclosethedoor ontothechute(Figure23).

Figure23

RemovingtheSideDischargeChute

Toremovethesidedischargechute,reversethesteps above.

Important:Lockthesidedischargedoorafteryou closeit(Figure24).

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Figure24

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,and otherdebristhatthebladecouldhit.

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemowerstrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate, immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewire fromthesparkplug,andexaminethemowerfor damage.

•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebeforethe cuttingseasonbegins.

•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaToro replacementblade.

–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmower.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsone

notchlowerthantherearwheels.Forexample, setthefrontwheelsat2-1/4inches(60mm)and therearwheelsat2-3/4inches(70mm).

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

•Iftherearemorethan5inches(13cm)ofleaves onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheightoneortwo notcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes notcuttheleavesnelyenough.

CuttingGrass

•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime. Donotcutbelowthe2-inch(51mm)settingunless thegrassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth beginstoslowdown.RefertoAdjustingtheCutting Height.

•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,mow atthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalkslower; thenmowagainatalowersettingforthebestlawn appearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,themowermay plugandcausetheenginetostall.

•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethemower toplugortheenginetostall.

Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif youslipandcontacttheblade.Mowonlyindry conditions.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try oneormoreofthefollowing:

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

Important:Refertoyour

PreparingforMaintenance

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Ensurethattheenginestopswithin3secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbar.

•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemower.

•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).

•Changetheengineoil.

•Cleanthecoolingsystem(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

•Replacethesparkplug(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.

•Replacetheairlter(morefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

•Lubricatetherearwheelgears.

•RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforanyadditionalyearlymaintenance procedures.

Engine Operator’ s Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug (Figure25)beforeperforminganymaintenance procedure.

Figure25

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s), connectthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltank torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip themowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

Tippingthemowermaycausethefueltoleak. Gasolineisammable,explosiveandcancause personalinjury.

Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewith ahandpump;neversiphon.

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ReplacingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto PreparingforMaintenance.

2.Useascrewdrivertoopentheairltercover (Figure26).

Figure26

3.Replacetheairlter.

4.Installthecover(Figure27).

Figure28

3.Tipthemowerontoitsside,withtheairlterup, todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoillltube (Figure29).

Figure27

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto PreparingforMaintenance.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure28).

Figure29

4.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure30).Do notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

Figure30

5.Installthedipsticksecurely.

6.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling center.

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LubricatingtheWheelGears

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Self-propelmodelsonly

1.Wipethegreasettingsjustinsidetherearwheels withacleanrag(Figure31).

Figure31

2.Installagreasegunontoeachttingandgentlyapply 2or3pumpsof#2multi-purposelithium-base grease.

ReplacingtheBlade

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Replacetheblade

orhaveitsharpened(morefrequently iftheedgedullsquickly).

Important:

the blade pr oper l y

wrenchorareuncomfortableperformingthis procedure,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutofgasoline.If thebladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately. Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpenedor replaceit.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.

1.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug. RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.

2.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

3.Useablockawoodtoholdthebladesteady (Figure32).

Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install

.Ifyoudonothaveatorque

Figure32

4.Removetheblade,savingallmountinghardware.

5.Installthenewbladeandallmountinghardware.

Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe bladetopointtowardthemowerhousing.

6.Useatorquewrenchtotightenthebladeboltto 60ft-lb(82N⋅ ⋅⋅m).

Important:Abolttorquedto60ft-lb(82N⋅ ⋅⋅m) isverytight.Whileholdingthebladewitha blockofwood,putyourweightbehindthe ratchetorwrenchandtightentheboltsecurely. Thisboltisverydifculttoovertighten.

CleaningtheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Themowermaydislodgematerialfromunder themowerhousing.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe handle)whentheengineisrunning.

•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.

Forbestresults,cleanthemowersoonafteryouhave completedmowing.

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1.Lowerthemowertoitslowestcuttingheightsetting. RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight.

Storage

2.Movethemowerontoaatpavedsurface.

3.Attachagardenhosethatisconnectedtoawater supplytothewashoutportonthemowerhousing (Figure33).

Figure33

1.Washoutport

Storethemowerinacool,clean,dryplace.

PreparingtheMowerfor Storage

Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemowerinanenclosurenear anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tothefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Runthemoweruntiltheenginestopsfromrunning outoffuel.

3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

4.Turnthewateron.

5.Starttheengineandrunituntiltherearenomore clippingsthatcomeoutfromunderthemower housing.

6.Stoptheengine.

7.Shutoffthewateranddisconnectthegardenhose fromthemower.

8.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutestodry thehousing.

4.Removethewirefromthesparkplugandconnect thewireontotheretainingpost.

5.Removethesparkplug,add1oz.(30ml)ofoil throughthesparkplughole,andpullthestarterrope slowlyseveraltimestodistributeoilthroughoutthe cylindertopreventcylindercorrosionduringthe off-season.

6.Looselyinstallthesparkplug.

7.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

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FoldingtheHandle

RemovingtheMowerfrom

1.Rotatethehandleforward(Figure34).

Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideof thehandleknobsasyoufoldtheupperhandle.

Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe cylinder.

2.Installthesparkplugandtightenitwithatorque wrenchto15ft-lb(20N⋅m).

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Figure34

2.Tounfoldthehandle,refertoAssemblingand UnfoldingtheHandleintheSetupsection.

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Notes:

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Super Recycler Walk Mowers

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 engines.

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 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. You may also call our Toro Customer Care Department toll free at 888-865-5688 (U.S. customers) or 888-865-5705 (Canada customers).

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, call us toll free at the numbers listed or write us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

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 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 have difficulty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedure. This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by this warranty 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 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.

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.

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

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Date Storage

Hours

Used

Air Cleaner

Service

(mowers only)

Change Oil

(does not apply

to two-cycle)

Lubricate Wheels

(mowers only)

Check Spark

Plug

Preparation

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Super Recycler Walk Mowers

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Full Warranty

(Limited Warranty 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 any Toro product used for normal 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 purchase:

Products

• Super Recyclerr Walk Mowers and Accessories

• Batteries 1 year full warranty

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

This warranty applies to Super Recycler Accessories.

Warranty Period

5 year full warranty

Walk Mowers and

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Walk Power Mowers used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by this warranty. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase: 45–day limited warranty for engine and entire unit.

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 Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to

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, call us toll free at the numbers listed or write us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

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.

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS Engine. This express warranty does not cover:

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, blade sharpening, worn blade, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance

• Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the fuel system, or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three months

• Repairs necessary due to improper battery care or failure to properly prepare the mower prior to any period of non-use

• Pickup and delivery charges

If you have difficulty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedure. This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.

Owner Responsibilities

Items and Conditions Not Covered

General Conditions

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. *Normal 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.

Part No. 374-0080 Rev. –

Toro 20090, 20090C Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual