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Form No.

22in

Recycler ® Lawn

Model No. 20070--Serial

3354-915

Mower

No. 260000001

and Up
Operator's

Introduction

X*%umax contact Toro directl) at wwxx:Toro.com for
product and accessor) information, help finding a dealer,
or to register ?our product.

65 Warning

The engine
exhaust
from this product
contains
chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause
cancer,

spark

serial nmnbers of your product read?: Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

birth

arrester

defects,

or other

reproductive

harm.

This engine
is not equipped
with a
muffler.
It is a violation
of California

Public
Resource
Code Section
4442 to use or operate
the engine
on any forest-covered,
brush-covered,
or
grass-covered
land.
Other states or federal
areas may
have similar laws.

This spark igaition sxstem complies with Canadian
ICES-002
The enclosed
Engine
Owner's
Manual
is supplied
for information
regarding
the US Environmental
Protection
Agency
(EPA) and the California
Emission
Control
Regulation
of emission
systems,
maintenance,
and warranty.
Replacements
may be ordered
through
the engine
manufacturer.

.3002873

Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate

\'('rite the product model and serial numbers
below:

Proposition

Important:

\'(henever xou, need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and

For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laborator? rated b? the engine
manufacturer in accordance with SAt j 1940. As configured
to meet safet3; emission, and operating requirements, the
actual e_gine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will
be significantly lower.

in the space

I Serial
Model No.
No.

Safety

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified b_ the safety" alert swnbol (Figure 2),
wlflch signals a hazard that may cause serious in}ury or
death if _ou do not follow the recommended precautions.

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safet)
requirements for walk-belflnd rotar_ lawn mowers and the
B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Read
before

Manual

CALIFORNIA

Read tlfls information carefiflh to learn how to operate and
maintain xour, product properl) and to avoid in}ur) and
product damage. X*%uare responsible for operating the
product properl) and safeh<

Figure

Rev A

and understand

the contents

of this manual

you start the engine.

Safety alert symbol

This manual uses taro words to lflghlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechaaical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.

The safet_ alert swnbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you to
potential personal in}ur) hazards. Obe) all safety messages
that follow this swnbol to avoid possible in}ur) or death.
Improperl) using or maintaining this mower could resuh in
in}ury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the
following safety" instructions.

at www.Toro.com.

Original

Instructions
Printed
in the
All Rights

(EN)
USA.

Reserved

Tile following instructions
have been
ANSI/OPEl
standard B71.1-2003.
This

cutting

machine

can amputate

adapted

hands

from

and

the

feet and

throw objects.
Failure
to observe
the following
safety
instructions
could result in serious
injury or death.

General

Slope

Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
wlfich can result in severe injur> Operation on all slopes
require extra caution. If you feel uneast on a slope, do
not mow it.
•

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.

•

\'(qtch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident. Tall grass can lfide obstacles.

Operation

•

Read, understand, and follow aU instructions on tile
machine and in the manual(s) before starting.

•

Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opexfing at all times.

•

Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate tlfis maclfine.

Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footilg could cause a slip and fall accident.

•

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
"_%ucould lose your foofilg or balance.

•
•

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc.,
which could be thrown bt the blade. Star behind the
handle when the engine is rmming.

Children

•

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating.
Stop maclfine if anyone enters the area.

•

Do not operate machine barefooted or wlfile wearing
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of clfildren. Children are often attracted to
the maclflne and the mowing acfivitt: Never assume that
clfildren will remain where tou last saw them.

•

Do not pull maclfine backward unless absoluteh
necessar): A1wat s look down and belfind before and
while moving backward.

•

Never direct discharged material toward axvone. Avoid
dischargil g material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop
the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

•

Do not operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety
protective devices in place and worMng.

•

Never leave a runnil g machine unattended.

•

Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before cleaxfilg the machine, removilg
grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.

•

Operate

machine only in daylight or good artificial light.

•

Do not operate machine wlfile under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

•

Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
tour roofing; walk; never run.

•

Disexgage the drive system, if so equipped,
starting the engine.

before

•

If the maclfine should start to vibrate abnorma11 B
stop the engine and check for the cause immediate1>
Vibration is general1) a warning of trouble.

•

Alwat s wear eye protection

•

See manufacturer's instructions
and installafion of accessories.
approved

when operating

bt the manufacturer.

•

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
Be alert and turn mower off if a clfild enters the area.

•

Never allow children to operate the machine.

•

[se extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that mat block tour view of a
clfild.

Service
Safe Handling

To avoid personal
injury o1"property
damage, use
extreme care in handling
gasoline.
Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
•

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.

•

[se onN an approved gasoline container.

•

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
rumfil g. Allow engine to cool before refuelin&

•

Never refuel the machine indoors.

•

Never store the maclfine or fuel container where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
lleater or on other appliances.

•

machine.

for proper operation
Only use accessories

of Gasoline

Never fill containers

inside a velficle or on a truck or

trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground awat from tour velflcle before fillilg.
•

Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If tiffs is not possible,

thenrefl_elsuchequipment
witha portablecontainer,
ratherthanfromagasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
Keeptile nozzlein contactwithtilerim of tilefuel
tankor container
openingatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
Do not useanozzlelock-open
device.
If fuelis spilledon clothing,changeclothing
immediate1>

Safety
Important:
near areas
decals.

and Instructional

Safety and instruction
decals
are located
of potential
danger.
Replace
damaged

Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
secureh:

Exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine

General

indoors

104-7402

an odorless,

or in an enclosed

area.

Service

•

Never operate maclflne in a closed area.

•

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure tile equipment
in safe worMng condition.

•

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularl?:

•

Keep maclline free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
am fuel-soaked debris. A11ow machine to cool before

storing.
•

If you strike a foreign ob}ect, stop and inspect the
machine. Repair, if necessar 5 before startin&

•

Never make a_V ad}ustments or repairs with tile engine
framing. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against engine to prevent mlintended starting.

•

Check grass catcher components and tile discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary:

•

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap tile blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.

•

Do not change tile engine governor
the engine.

•

Maintain or replace safet_ and instruction
necessary:

setting or overspeed
labels, as

Decals

104-7403

104-7953
1.
2.

Warning--read the Operator's Manual for information
Read the Operator's Manual.

on charging

105-1295

ENTIRE CATCHER iN P_CE

DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY

105-6838

108-4791

:::::::::::::

the battery; contains lead; do not discard.

Setup
Important:
plastic

Remove

sheet

that

and

covers

Unfolding

Folding
or unfolding
damage
the cables,
condition.

discard

protective

the engine.

the

Handle

the handle improperly
can
causing
an unsafe operating

Figure

•

Do not damage
the cables
unfolding
the handle.

•

If a cable is damaged,
Service
Dealer.

the

when

contact

folding

an Authorized

Careflflh
move tile upper handle forward
handle halves are in line and nest together
in Figure 3.

Filling

the

Engine

with

_X%ur mower does not come with oil in the engine,
does come with a bottle of oil.
1.

Remove

the dipstick

(Figure

Oil
but it

6).

until tile
as shown

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Figure 6
2.

oil with an API service classification
SL, or lflgher.)

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Figure 3
2.

Tighten

the handle

knobs

(Figure

4).

Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 6). Do not
overfill.
(Max. fill: 20 oz., Vpe: SAE 30W detergent

Install

the dipstick

Important:

Figure 4
3.

Rotate
place.

the handle

rearward

(Figure

5) until it clicks into

secure1>

Change

operating
hours;
to Changing
the

of SF, SG, SH, SJ,

change
Engine

the

engine

oil after

it yearly
Oil.

thereafter.

the first
Refer

Installing

_X_t]r mower
comes
electric
starter.

Important:

with

Product

Fuse

a 40-amp

fuse

that

protects

Overview

the

You cannot
start the
or charge
the battery

electric
starter
the fuse.

the

mower
unless

with the
you install

Unclip both ends of tile batterx cover and remove it
(Figure 7).

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10

Figure

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7
Figure

Install tlle fuse in tlle fuse holder (Figure 8).

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Cutting height lever
Oil fill/Dipstick
Recoil start handle
Blade control bar
Ignition key

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Fuel tank cap
Battery
Air filter
Primer
Spark plug

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Figure

Note:

_ur

owner's

packet and another

Install

tile

mower comes with a fuse in the _our

batter_

fuse

in tile

batter_

box.

cover.
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Charging

Refer

to Charging

the

the Battery
Batter_

in the

Maintenance

Figure
section.

1.
2.

Grass bag
Side discharge chute

3.
4.

Battery charger
Rear discharge plug (installed)

Checking

Operation

Filling

the

Fuel Tank

Gasoline
is extremely
fire or explosion
from
others.

•

flammable
gasoline

Fill the tank outdoors
Wipe up spills.

•
•

when

Figure 12

is cold.

Do not handle gasoline when
an open flame or sparks.

smoking

or around

Store gasoline in an approved
of the reach of children.

fuel container,

out

Fill tile fl_el tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from
a major name-brand service station (Figure 11).
Important:
To reduce starting problems,
add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
1/2 in. (1 cm)_

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Remove tile dipstick, wipe it clean, and fifth install tile
dipsdck (Figure 12).

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the engine

Figure

Oil Level

and explosive.
A
can burn you and

To prevent a static charge fi'om igniting the
gasoline, place the container
and/or mower
directly on the ground before filling, not in a
vehicle or on an object.

•

the Engine

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 12).
If tlle 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.
Jill: 20 oz., t3pe: SAE 30W detergent oil witll an API
service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or lflgher.)

Install the dipstick secure1>

Adjusting

Stop

the

the Cutting

engine

Do not put

If the engine
muffler.
Adiust
Note:

your

has

tile cutting
Onh

and

fingers

been

height

a front

wait

for all moving
under

running,

as desired.

cutting

Height

height

the

parts

housing

muffler

to stop.

when

adjusting

will be hot and

Set all four wheels

the

cutting

can severely

height.

burn

you.

Keep

away

fi'om

the

hot

to tile same height.

lever is shown.

2in

3-1/2in

1-5/8in
2_3/8in

3.7/8iq

FRONT

4"1/41n

ml_ --_
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Figure

Adjusting

the

Handle

Height

Starting

Squeeze tile bottom of tile handle halves together and
change the handle holes in wifich the pins are motmted,
as shown in Figure i4.

the

Engine

Firml? push in tile primer 3 thnes with xour tlmmb,
holding tile primer in for a second before releasing it
each time (Figure 15).

3X
G002581

Figure
Note:
firml?
2.

Figure 14
1. Pin
Use this hole to raise the
handle

Use this hole to lower
handle

the

15
If tile air temperature
is below
push tile primer in 5 times.

Hold tile blade
handle.

control

bar (Figure

55°F

16) against

(13°C),

tile

Stopping

the

Engine

To stop tile engine, release tile blade control bar (Figure 19).
Remove the ignition ke) when you leave the mower.
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
16
1. Blade control

bar

Start

using

tile

recoil

engine

starter

(Figure

either

the

igxfition

key or

the

17).

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Figure

Recycling
Figure

the Clippings

_X_ur mower comes from tile factory readx to recycle tile

grass and leaf clippings back into tile lawn.
4.

If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls (or within
5 seconds using the electric starter), press the primer
button 1 or 2 times and tr) starting it again.
Note: If tile mower still does not start, contact
Authorized Service Dealer.

Using

the Self-propel

Drive

If tile grass bag is on tile mower, remove it (refer to
Removing tile Grass Bag) before rec3 cling tile clippilgs. If
tile side discharge chute is on tile mower, remove it and
lock tile side discharge door (refer to Removixg tile Side
Discllarge Clmte) before recycling the clippilgs.
Important:
place before

Ensure that the rear discharge
plug is in
you recycle the clippings
(Figure 20).

(To operate tile self-propel drive, simply walk with xour
hands on tile upper handle and _our, elbows at your, sides,
and tile mower will automaticalh keep pace with xou
(Figure i8).

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Figure

Bagging

the Clippings

Use tile grass bag when 3ou want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
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Figure

A worn

grass

bag

could

allow

small

stones

and

other similar
debris to be thrown
in the operator's
bystander's
direction
and result in serious
personal
injury or death to the operator
or bystanders.
Check
install

the grass bag frequently.
a new Toro replacement

If it is damaged,
bag.

If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and
lock tile side discharge door (refer to Removing tile Side
Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings.

Side-discharging

the Clippings

[se

ver_ tall grass.

tlle side discharge

for cutting

If tlle bag is on tlle mower,

The blade is sharp; contacting
in serious personal injury.

the blade

Installing
i.

Raise

the

can result

Important:

Stop the engine
and wait for all moving
before leaving
the operating
position.

parts

remove

discharge
plug (refer to Removing
side-discharging
tile clippings.

place
24).

to stop

Ensure

before

you

that

the

it and insert
tlle Grass

rear

side-discharge

tlle rear

Bag) before

discharge

the

plug

clippings

is in

(Figure

Grass Bag

and hold up tile rear door

(Figure

The blade is sharp; contacting
in serious personal injury.

2i).

the blade

Stop the engine
and wait for all moving
before leaving
the operating
position.

can result

parts

to stop

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Figure 21
2.

Remove

tile rear discharge

plug

(Figure

22).

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Figure

Installing
i.
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the Side Discharge

[ nlock

tile side discharge

Figure

door

Chute

(Figure

25).

"_"_

Figure 22
3.

Install

the bag onto the door rod (Figure 23).

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Lift open

tile side discharge

door

(Figure

26).

_'8

Figure
Figure 23
4.

Lower

Removing

tile rear door.

the

Grass

Bag

To remove tile bag, reverse tile steps above.

Install the side discharge
tlle chute (Figure 27).

chute

and close the door

onto

Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry
conditions.
Alternate the mowing direction. Tiffs helps disperse the
clippilgs over the lawn for even fertilization.

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Figure

Removing

the Side Discharge

If the fi_fished lawn appearance
or more of the followilg:

Chute

is unsatisfactor);

tr) one

To remove tile side discharge chute, reverse the steps above.

Replace the blade or have it sharpened.

Important:
Lock the side discharge
close it (Figure 28).

Walk at a slower pace wlfile mowilg.

Raise the cuttil g height on your mower.

Cut the grass more frequend):

Overlap cuttil g swaths instead of cuttil g a full
swath with each pass.

Set the cutting height on the front wheels one
notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set
the front wheels at 2 inches (51 ram) and the rear
wheels at 2-3/8 inches (60 ram).

door after you

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Figure 28

Operating
General

Tips

Mowing

Cutting

Tips

•

Clear tile area of sticks, stones, wire, branches,
other debris that tile blade could hit.

•

Avoid striMng solid objects with tile blade. Never
deliberately mow over an? object.

•

If tile mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop tile engine, disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and examine the mower for damage.

•

For best performance,
cutting season begins.

•

Replace the blade when necessar_
replacement blade.

Cutting

•

After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover, x*%uma_ 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 leaves find? enough.

and

install a new blade before the
with a Toro

Grass

•

Cut onh about
not cut below
grass is sparse
to slow down.

a third of the grass blade at a time. Do
the 2-inch (51 ram) setting unless the
or it is late fall when grass growdl begins
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height.

•

When cuttilg grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow
at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower;
then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn
appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower ma_
plug and cause the engine to sta11.

•

Mow only dr) grass or leaves. \Vet grass and leaves tend
to clmnp on the yard and can cause the mower to plug
or the engine to sta11.

Leaves

Maintenance
Note:

Determine

the

left and

Recommended

After the first 2 operating
hours

Before each use or daily

the

machine

Maintenance

from

the

normal

operating

position.

Schedule(s)
Procedure

• Change the engine oil.
Check the engine oil level.
Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control
bar.
Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.

Every 25 hours

• Charge the battery.

Before storage

• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
Replace the air filter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions).
Change the engine oil.
Lubricate the wheel gears.
•
Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.

Yearly

Important:

Preparing
2.

sides

Maintenance

Maintenance
Service
Interval

right

Refer

your Engine

Operator's

Manual for additional

maintenance

procedures.

for Maintenance

Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Tipping
Gasoline
personal

Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and hook it onto the retaining post (Figure 29) before
performing an) maintenance procedure.

the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
is flammable,
explosive and can cause
injury.

Run the engine
dry or remove
hand pump;
never siphon.

the gasoline

with

Replacing

Replace the air filter yearl) ; replace
dust)." operating
conditions.

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Figure 29
1.

Spark plug retaining

the Air Filter

post

Refer

Rotate

to Preparing

it more

for Maintenance.

the air filter cover

to remove

it (Figure

After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before
tipping
the mower
to change
the oil or replace
the blade,
allow the fuel tank to
run dry through
normal
usage.
If you must tip the
mower prior to running
out of fuel, use a hand fuel
pump
to remove
the fuel. Always tip the mower
onto its side, with the air filter up.

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Figure

Replace

Install

30
the air filter.
the cover.

frequently

30).

Changing

the

Engine

Oil

Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating
change it yearly thereafter.

Charging

the engine a %w minutes
before
changing the oil
to warm it. \'(;arm oil flows better and carries more
contflnliilflnts.

Re%r to Preparing

Remove tile dipstick (Figure 31).

Battery

hours;

Run

the

Battery

posts,

contain
known

lead and lead compounds,
to the State of California

and reproductive
battery.

for Maintenance.

terminals,

harm.

and

Wash

accessories

chemicals
to cause
cancer

hands

after

handling

Charge the battery for 24 hours initiall?, then monthly
(ever? 25 starts) or as needed. Al\va_ s use the charger in a
sheltered area and charge tile battery at room termperamre
(70°F or 22°C) whenever possible.
1.
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Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located
below tile igifltion ke? (Figure 34).

Figure 31
Tip tile mower onto tile right side to drain tile used oil
out through the oil fill robe (Figure 32).

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Figure 34
2.

Note:
When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle
or dispose of the lead-acid batter? according to local codes.

Figure 32
4.

Plug tile charger into a wall outlet.

Slowly pour oil into tile oil fill tube until tile oil level
reaclles tile Full line on tile dipstick (Figure 33). Do not
overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz., tspe: SAE 30W detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or lflgher.)

Replacing

Figure 33
Install tile dipstick secureh<

Dispose
center.

Fuse

If tile batter_ does not charge or tile engine does not turn
with the electric starter, the fuse ma) be blown. Replace it
with a 40-amp plug-in tspe fuse. Refer to Installing tile Fuse.

Lubricating

the

the Wheel

Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove
the rear wheels.

Appl? a lubricating oil to tile inner and outer sides of
tile gear as shown in Figure 35.

of tile used oil properl 3 at a local recscling

Figure 35
3.

Gears

Install tile rear wheels.

Replacing

the

Blade

Important:
is very

Important:
the

blade

or are
contact

You will

properly.

need

If you

uncomfortable
an Authorized

a torque
do

performing
Service

not

wrench

to install

have

a torque

this
Dealer.

procedure,

of wood,

wrench

wrench
very

is sharp;
personal

Wear gloves when

contacting
injury.

servicing

the blade

can

the blade.

Disconnect tile spark plug wire from tile spark plug and
hook it onto tile retaining post. Refer to Preparing for
Maintenance.
Tip tl3e mower onto its side witl3 tile air filter up.

[sea
36).

torqued

your

weight

tighten

the

difficult

the

blade

behind
bolt

(82
with

the

ratchet

This

securely.

N-m)
a block
or
bolt

to overtighten.

the

Mower

•

Wear eye protection.

•

Stay in the operating
handle).

•

Do not allow bystanders

to 60 ft-lb

holding

The mower may dislodge
mower housing.

result

A bolt
While

put
and

Cleaning

Examine tile blade whenever
tot] mm out of gasoline.
If tile
blade is damaged
or cracked, replace it immediateh:
If tile
blade edge is dull or _ficked, have it sllarpened
or replace it.

The blade
in serious

tight.

material

position

from under

(behind

the

in the area.

\'('itll tile engine tutoring on a fiat paved surt;ace, spray a
stream of water in front of tile right rear wheel (Figure

block of wood to hold tile blade stead 3 (Figure
Tile water will splash into tile path of tile blade, clea_fing
out tile clippings.

G002600

Figure

\Vllen no more clippings come out, stop the water and
move tile mower to a drx area.

Run tile engine for a few minutes to dr) tile llousixg
to prevent it from rustin&

Storage
Store tile mower in a cool, clean, dr), place.

G002599

Figure

Remove tile blade, saving all mounting
36).

hardware

(Figure

Install tile new blade and a11mountilg
36).

hardware

(Figure

Important:
to point
6.

toward

Preparing
Storage

Position the curved ends of the blade
the mower housing.

Use a torque wrench
60 ft-lb (82 N-m).

to tighten

the blade

Gasoline

bolt to

Mower

Do not store gasoline

•

Do not store the mower

•

for

can explode.

•

open

vapors

the

more than 30 days.
in an enclosure

near an

flame.

Allow the engine

to cool before

storing

it.

On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
tile fuel as directed by tile engine manut;acturer.

Dispose of any mmsed fuel properl?: Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in tour automobile.

Fold the upper

handle

forward

as shown

in Figure

|Ilrlport&llt:
handle
knobs

Route the cables to the outside
as you fold the upper handle.

39.
of the

Note: Old fl_el in tile fl_el tank is tile leading cause of
}lard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 daxs.
3.

Run the mower
out of ft_el.

until the engine

stops

from

intuiting

Prime the engine and start it again.

Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no
longer start the engine, it is sufiicientlv dry:

Figure

6.
7.

Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.

Loosely install the spark plug.

Tighten

all nuts, bolts, and screws.

10. Charge the batter? for 72 hours, then unplug the batter_
charger and store the mower in an unheated area. If you
must store the mower in a heated area, you must charge
the batter_ ever_ 90 da_s.

Folding

the

Handle

Folding or unfolding
the handle improperly
can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
•

Do not damage the cables when
unfolding
the handle.

•

If a cable is damaged,
Service Dealer.

contact

folding

an Authorized

Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper
handle fred? (Figure 38).

Figure

To unfold

the handle,

Removing
Storage

Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowh
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to
prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.

the

reverse

the steps above.

Mower

from

Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidl? using
the starter to blow the excess oil from the c_linder.

Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).

Charge the batter_:

Connect

the wire to the spark plug.

The
A Two

Toro

Total

Coverage

-Year Full Warranty

22in Recycler _
Walk Power Mowers

The Toro

Starting

Guarantee

on GTS-2

A Two -Year Full Warranty

Guarantee

(Limited
and

for Commercial
(Guaranteed

(Not applicable

Use)
to Start)

for Commercial

Engines

Use)

Conditions
and
Products
Covered
under
The Toro
Total
Coverage
Guarantee
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product, when used for 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 original purchase:
Products
• All Products and attachments

Warranty
Period
• 2 year full warranty

• Batteries

• 1 yearfull

Toro Products used for commercial,
purchase:

institutional,

Limited
Warranty
for
Commercial
Use
or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship

Products
All Products and attachments
This warranty

warranty

for the followin 9 time periods from the original

date of

Warranty
Period
45 day limited warranty

covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation

Conditions

and

Products

costs. This warranty

Covered

Under

applies to all Toro Recycler walk power

the

Toro

Starting

mowers and their attachments.

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

The Toro Starting Guarantee

costs. This warranty

does not apply when the product is used commercially.

The following

applies to all Toro Recycler walk power

Use at more than one location

is considered

applies to both the Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
Items

There is no other express warranty

and

Conditions

Not

except for special emission system coverage on some products.

commercial

mowers.
use.

& the Toro Starting

Covered

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,
snowthrowers,
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,
to any period of non-use over one month

Guarantee:

failure to use fresh fuel (less than one month

paddles/scrapers/skids

old), or failure to properly

prepare the unit prior

• 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 procedures
Rotary mower
Contaminants

blade striking an object; snowthrower
in the fuel system

auger/paddles

striking an object

Improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your Operotor's Monual 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
Improper starting
If you are having difficulty
Service Dealer.

starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn
procedures

starting your unit, please check the Operotor's

the maintenance

procedures

Instructions
If you think that your Toro Product contains
follow this procedure:

only)

Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures.

Owner
You must maintain your Toro Product by following
you, is at your expense.

(applies to rotary mowers

Responsibilities
described in the Operator's

for

a defect in materials or workmanship,

This can save an unnecessary visit to a

Obtaining

Manual.

Warranty

or if a normal, able-bodied

Such routine maintenance,

whether

pertormed

by a dealer or by

Service
adult can no longer stalt your product's

engine in one or two pulls,

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 "Snow Removal") 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
Iocator system.

Brin 9 the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer's analysis or with the assistance provided, contact
Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196; or call us toll free at 1-866-214-9807
General

All repairs covered by these warranties

must be performed

by an Authorized

and determine

if it is to be covered under warranty.

us at: Customer Care Department -Consumer, Toro Warranty
(U.S. customers) or 1-866-214-9808
(Canada (ustomers).

Conditions

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 warrantles,
including
any cost or expense of provldlng
substitute
equipment
or servlce during reasonable
perlods of malfunction
or non-use pendlng completion
of repairs
under these warranties.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental
or consequential
glves you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
Countries

damages, so the above exclusions
which vary from state to state.

Other

than

the

United

States

and llmltatlons

may not apply

to you. Thls warranty

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.
374-0052 RevA
* Resldentla[

purposes

m_ans use of the product

on the same lot as your

home

Use at mor_ than

one Iocatlon

is considered

commerda[

use, and the commercial

use warranty

would

apply

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