Toro 20065, 20087, 20086, 20111, 20110 Operator's Manual

22inRecycler

ModelNo.20064—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20065—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20086—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20087—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20110—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20111—SerialNo.280000001andUp

®

LawnMower

FormNo.3358-988RevB

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.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace
below:

©2009—TheT oro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

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

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe
enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.
Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass
oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied

Safety

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

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual
beforeyoustarttheengine.

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

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe
ANSI/OPEIstandardB71.1-2003.

Thiscuttingmachinecanamputatehandsandfeet
andthrowobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowing
safetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryor
death.

•Donotpullmachinebackwardunlessabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeand
whilemovingbackward.

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

•Donotoperatemachinewithouttheentiregrass
catcher,dischargeguard,rearguard,orothersafety
protectivedevicesinplaceandworking.

•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.

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.

2

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto
thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto
themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassume
thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan
theoperator.

•Bealertandturnmoweroffifachildentersthearea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•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.

Exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.

GeneralService

•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.

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

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacegascapandtighten
securely.

3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged

decals.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

112-8867

1.Lock2.Unlock

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—removethe
wirefromthesparkplug,
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

94-8072

112-8759

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

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

4

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective

plasticsheetthatcoverstheengine.

1.UnfoldingtheHandle

Procedure

Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan
damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating
condition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor
unfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

1.Carefullymovetheupperhandleforwarduntilthe
handlehalvesareinlineandnesttogetherasshown
(Figure3).

Figure5

2.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

Yourmowerdoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,butit
doescomewithabottleofoil.

1.Removethedipstick(Figure6).

Figure3

2.Tightenthehandleknobs(Figure4).

Figure4

3.Rotatethehandlerearward(asshown)untilitclicks
intoplace(Figure5).

Figure6

2.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel
reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure6).Do
notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30

5

detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF,
SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Important:

5 operating hour s

Change the engine oil after the r st

;changeityearlythereafter.

RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

ProductOverview

Figure8

1.Grassbag2.Sidedischargechute

Figure7

1.Cuttingheightlever7.Self-propeldrivebar

2.Airlter8.Oilll/Dipstick

3.Fueltankcap9.Washoutport

4.Recoilstarthandle

5.Bladecontrolbar11.Primer

6.Handle

10.Sparkplug

6

Operation

FillingtheFuelTank

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou
andothers.

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

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis
cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,
outofthereachofchildren.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure9).

Note:Neverusemethanol,gasolinecontaining
methanol,orgasoholcontainingmorethan10%ethanol
becausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.Donotmix
oilwithgasoline.

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add
fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith
gasolinelessthan30daysold.

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.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Figure9

7

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouintocontactwiththemovingblade,causingseriousinjury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfrom
thehotmufer.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setthefrontwheelstothesameheightastherearwheels(Figure11).

Figure11

8

StartingtheEngine

1.Firmlypushintheprimer3timeswithyourthumb,
holdingtheprimerinforasecondbeforereleasing
iteachtime(Figure12).

Figure12

Note:Iftheairtemperatureisbelow55°F(13°C),

rmlypushtheprimerin5times.

2.Holdthebladecontrolbaragainstthehandleand
pulltherecoilstarthandle(Figure13).

Note:Whenyoupulltherecoilstarthandle,keep
yourngersawayfromthecableonthehandle.

Figure13

1.Bladecontrolbar

3.Ifthemowerdoesnotstartin1or2pulls,pressthe
primerbutton1or2timesandtrystartingitagain.

Note:Ifthemowerstilldoesnotstart,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

9

UsingtheSelf-propelDrive

BaggingtheClippings

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,squeezetheself-propel
drivebar(Figure14)towardthehandleandholdit.

Figure14

1.Self-propeldrivebar

Todisengagetheself-propeldrive,releasetheself-propel
drivebar.

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassand
leafclippingsfromthelawn.

Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones
andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe
operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresultin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperator
orbystanders.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis
damaged,installanewTororeplacementbag.

Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit
andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe
SideDischargeChute)beforebaggingtheclippings.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Note:Themaximumself-propelgroundspeedisxed.
Toreducethegroundspeed,increasethespacebetween
theself-propeldrivebarandthehandle.

StoppingtheEngine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Tostoptheengine,releasethebladecontrolbar.

Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol
bar,boththeengineandbladeshouldstopwithin
3seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,stopusing
yourmowerimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

RecyclingtheClippings

Yourmowercomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethe
grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

Ifthegrassbagisonthemower,removeit(referto
RemovingtheGrassBag)beforerecyclingtheclippings.
Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit
andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe
SideDischargeChute)beforerecyclingtheclippings.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Raiseandholdupthereardoor(Figure15).

Figure15

2.Installthegrassbag(Figure16).

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Side-dischargingtheClippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

Ifthebagisonthemower,removeitbefore
side-dischargingtheclippings.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheSideDischargeChute

1.Unlockthesidedischargedoor(Figure17).

Figure16

3.Lowerthereardoor.

RemovingtheGrassBag

Toremovethebag,reversethestepsabove.

Figure17

2.Installthesidedischargechute(Figure18).

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Figure18

RemovingtheSideDischargeChute

Toremovethesidedischargechute,reversethesteps
above.

Important:Lockthesidedischargedoorafteryou
closeit(Figure19).

Figure19

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

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

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemowerstrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewire
fromthesparkplug,andexaminethemowerfor
damage.

•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebeforethe
cuttingseasonbegins.

•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaToro
replacementblade.

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.

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•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themowerfreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse
theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try
oneormoreofthefollowing:

–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmower.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsone

notchlowerthantherearwheels.Forexample,
setthefrontwheelsat2inches(51mm)andthe
rearwheelsat2-3/8inches(60mm).

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto
makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

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

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes
notcuttheleavesnelyenough.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

Important:Refertoyour

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Ensurethattheenginestopswithin3secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbar.

•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemower.

•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Lubricatethewheelgears.

•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).

•RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforanyadditionalyearlymaintenance
procedures.

Engine Operator’ s Man ual

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
andhookitontotheretainingpost(Figure20)
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip
themowerontoitsside,withtheairlterup.

Tippingthemowermaycausethefueltoleak.
Gasolineisammable,explosiveandcancause
personalinjury.

Figure20

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange
theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltank
torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust
tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea

Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewith
ahandpump;neversiphon.

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ReplacingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Replacetheairlteryearly;replaceitmorefrequently
industyoperatingconditions.RefertoPreparingfor
Maintenance.

1.Useascrewdrivertoopentheairltercover
(Figure21).

Figure21

2.Replacetheairlter(Figure22).

Figure22

3.Installthecover.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Yearly

Changetheengineoilaftertherst5operating
hours;changeityearlythereafter.

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil
towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.

1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure23).

Figure23

3.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup
todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoillltube
(Figure24).

Figure24

4.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel
reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure23).Do
notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30
detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF,
SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

5.Installthedipsticksecurely.

6.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling
center.

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LubricatingtheWheelGears

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Removethewheelboltsonthefrontwheelsand
removethefrontwheels.

2.Applyalubricatingoiltotheinnerandoutersides
ofthegearasshowninFigure25.

Figure26

4.Removetheblade,savingallmountinghardware
(Figure26).

5.Installthenewbladeandallmountinghardware
(Figure27).

Figure25

3.Installthefrontwheels.

ReplacingtheBlade

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Important:

the blade pr oper l y

wrenchorareuncomfortableperformingthis
procedure,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.

1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.

2.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

3.Useablockofwoodtoholdthebladesteady
(Figure26).

Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install

.Ifyoudonothaveatorque

Figure27

Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe

bladetopointtowardthemowerhousing.

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

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

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AdjustingtheSelf-propelDrive

CleaningtheMower

Cable

Wheneveryouinstallanewself-propelcableorif
theself-propeldriveisoutofadjustment,adjustthe
self-propeldrivecable.

1.Loosenthecablesupportnut(Figure28).

Figure28

2.Pulldownthecablejacket(towardthemower)until
thereisnoslackinthecable(Figure29).

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Themowermaydislodgematerialfromunder
themowerhousing.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe
handle)whentheengineisrunning.

•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.

Forbestresults,cleanthemowersoonafteryouhave
completedmowing.

1.Lowerthemowertoitslowestcuttingheightsetting.
RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight.

2.Movethemowerontoaatpavedsurface.

3.Attachagardenhosethatisconnectedtoawater
supplytothewashoutportonthemowerhousing
(Figure30).

Figure29

3.Tightenthenutonthecablesupport.

Figure30

4.Turnthewateron.

5.Starttheengineandrunituntiltherearenomore
clippingsthatcomeoutfromunderthemower
housing.

6.Stoptheengine.

7.Shutoffthewateranddisconnectthegardenhose
fromthemower.

8.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutestodry
thehousingtopreventitfromrusting.

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Storage

Storethemowerinacool,clean,dryplace.

FoldingtheHandle

PreparingtheMowerfor
Storage

Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemowerinanenclosurenear
anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer
tothefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Disposeofanyunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit
accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

Note:Oldfuelinthefueltankistheleadingcause
ofhardstarting.Donotstorefuelwithoutstabilizer
morethan30days,anddonotstorestabilizedfuel
morethan90days.

Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan
damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating
condition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor
unfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

1.Loosenthehandleknobsuntilyoucanmovethe
upperhandlefreely.

2.FoldtheupperhandleforwardasshowninFigure31.

Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideof
thehandleknobsasyoufoldtheupperhandle.

3.Runthemoweruntiltheenginestopsfromrunning
outoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan
nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

6.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugandconnect
thewireontotheretainingpost.

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

8.Looselyinstallthesparkplug.

9.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

Figure31

3.Tounfoldthehandle,reversethestepsabove.

RemovingtheMowerfrom
Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly
usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe
cylinder.

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

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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Notes:

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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 be tween them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product, when used for residential purposes*, if defective in
materials or workmanship or if it stops functi oni ng du e to the failure of a component. The following time periods apply from the date of orig inal 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:

All Products and attachm e nts

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warran ty applies to all Toro Recycler walk power mowers and their attachments.

Products

Warranty Period

45 day limited warranty

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 warran ty 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, 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 pr op erly pre pare the unit pri or 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 proced ures

- Rotary mower blade striking an object

- Contaminants in the fuel system

- Improper fuel (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)

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 Ser vice Dealer.

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.

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

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

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an A uthorized 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 expen se 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.

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United Sta tes or Canada should contact their Tor o 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.

- Improper starting procedures

Owner Responsibilities

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

Mowers”) 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.

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

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

* 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.

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