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Gas, Cordless,
Electric, and 21

Commercial Duty
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

Warranty Period

Super Recycler

 Walk Mowers

5 year full warranty

All Other Mowers

2 year full warranty

All Batteries

1 year full warranty

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

This warranty applies to all gas, cordless, and electric consumer
walk power mowers.

* 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.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Walk Power Mowers used for commercial, institutional, or
rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workman-
ship. Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by
this warranty. The following time periods apply from the date of
purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Engine

Entire Unit

21

 Commercial

Duty Walk Mowers

2 year limited

1 year limited

All Other Mowers

45 day limited

45 day limited

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

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

1Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to

arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer
convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone
directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or access our website at
www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call 800-421-9684
to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system.

2Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to

the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN  55420-1196
800-348-2424 (U.S. customers)
877-484-9255 (Canada customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the operator’s manual. Such routine
maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your
expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission
system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting
Guarantee 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, electrical
supply irregularities, or failure to properly prepare the mower
prior to any period of non-use

Pickup and delivery charges

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

General Conditions

Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy
under this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable
for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection
with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty,
including any cost or expense of providing 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.

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.

Part No. 374-0000 Rev. B

Summary of Contents for 20033

Page 1: ...su producto Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel écrivez à l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Domestic English EN Form No 3327 157 Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20033 Serial No 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...he Starter Rope 7 Before Starting 7 Filling the Crankcase with Oil 7 Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 8 Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 9 Operation 9 Controls 9 Starting the Engine 9 Stopping the Engine 9 Adjusting the Cutting Height 10 Operating Tips 10 Maintenance 11 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11 Checking the Engine Oil Level 12 Cleaning the Underside of the Housing 12 Page Replacing...

Page 3: ...struction because it has to do with safety Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI OPEI standard B71 1 1998 and ISO standard 5395 1990 E Information or terminology specific to Toro lawn mowers is enclosed in parenthesis This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and of thr...

Page 4: ...perate the lawn mower with damaged or missing guards or shields or without safety devices such as deflectors and grass catchers in place Do not change the speed settings on the engine Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade s Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine unle...

Page 5: ...soline vapors are explosive Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep the lawn mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up any oil or fuel that spills Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an object Repair the lawn mower if necessary before starting the engine Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass...

Page 6: ...ty and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 93 0248 99 6018 ...

Page 7: ...le tie 6 Move the handle backward 7 Move the support brackets inward while you position the handle studs into the center hole of the brackets Fig 3 Note If the handle height is not satisfactory adjust it by placing the handle stud into a different hole 8 Secure the cable to the upper handle section with a cable tie Fig 3 Installing the Starter Rope Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on t...

Page 8: ... the fuel tank outdoors in an open area and when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck This empty space in the tank allows the gasoline to expand Never smoke when handling gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may...

Page 9: ...il are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 6 m 3712 1 3 2 Figure 6 1 Blade control bail 2 Upper handle 3 Starter handle Starting the Engine 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug Fig 7 1344 1 2 Figure 7 1 Primer 2 Spark plug wire 2 Push in the primer 3 times waiting one second between each push Fig 7 Note If the temperature is 55 F 13 C or below push in the primer 5 times waiting one second betwe...

Page 10: ...eplacement blade Mow only dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the lawn mower to plug or the engine to stall Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Warning Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck after each mowing See Cleaning the Underside of the Housing on page 12 Keep the engine in ...

Page 11: ...Procedure Each Use Check the engine oil level Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 12 Check the stopping time of the blade brake The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail if it does not contact an Authorized Service Dealer for repair Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing Refer to Cleaning the Underside of the Housing on page 12 5 Hours Check the blade an...

Page 12: ...ait for all moving parts to stop If the underside of the lawn mower deck has excessive grass buildup wait for 30 minutes and repeat steps 2 through 6 above Scraping Method Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage Avoid fuel spills ...

Page 13: ...seal 6 Torque the spark plug to 15 ft lb 20 N m 7 Connect the wire to the spark plug Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 hours or every season Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Note Change the oil after every 25 hours when operating under a heavy load or in hig...

Page 14: ...r on its left side air filter up Fig 13 757 Figure 13 Important Move the blade as little as possible to avoid future staring problems Inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear especially where the flat and the curved parts meet Fig 14A Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade check the blade before...

Page 15: ...lanced Toro blade an accelerator a lock washer and the blade bolt Fig 15 Note The sail part of the blade must point upward toward the top of the housing 2 Torque the blade bolt to 50 ft lb 68 N m Operating the lawn mower without the accelerator in place can cause the blade to flex bend or break resulting in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders Do not operate the lawn mower without...

Page 16: ...Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected Preparing the Fuel System Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time and explode if it comes into contact with an open flame Do not store gasoline over long periods of time Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline in the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame For example a furnace or a water heater pi...

Page 17: ...ion Do not pinch stretch or damage the cables Handle the cables with care when folding or unfolding the handle Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of the cables are pinched stretched or damaged Contact your Authorized Service Dealer Warning 1 Carefully unfold the upper handle until it nests with the lower handle then tighten the knobs 2 Check and tighten all fasteners 3 Remove the spark plug ...

Page 18: ... fuel cap vent hole is plugged 3 The air filter element is dirty and is restricting the air flow 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 6 The engine oil level is low or the oil is dirty 1 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2 Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace the fuel cap 3 Clean the air filt...

Page 19: ...4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Place all 4 wheels at the same height 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 Change the mowing pattern 4 Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck Discharge chute plugs 1 The cutting height is too low 2 You are mowing too fast 3 The grass is wet 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Raise the cuttin...

Page 20: ...9255 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee...

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