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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

22 in Recycler

®

A 2-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

20 in Mulcher/Bagger

The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee

Walk Power Mowers

A 3-Year Full Warranty (Not Applicable 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 the Toro Product
listed below if used for residential purposes*; if it is defective in materials
or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component;
or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or
second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the

Operator's

Manual

have been performed.

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

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

22 in Recycler and 20 in
Mulcher/Bagger and Attachments

2 - year full warranty

GTS (Guaranteed to Start)

3 - year full warranty

Engine

3 - year full warranty

Battery

1 - year full warranty

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use*

Gas-powered Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or rental
use, are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or workmanship.
Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by this warranty.

The Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) Starting Guarantee does not apply
when the product is used commercially*.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

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 Mowers”) or

access our web site at www.Toro.com. You may also call the numbers
listed in item #3 to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.

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 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, RLC Division
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 866-214-9807 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 866-214-9808 (Canadian 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 and engine warranty 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, spark plugs, air filters blade sharpening or worn
blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments

Components failing due to normal wear

Any product or part which has been altered or misused or neglected
and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper
maintenance

Pickup and delivery charges

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

Repairs necessary due to failure to follow recommended fuel
procedure (consult

Operator's Manual

for more details)

Removing contaminants from the fuel system is not covered

Use of old fuel (more than one month old) or fuel which contains
more than 10% ethanol or more that 15% MTBE

Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use
over one month

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the
following:

Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures or recommended
fuel procedure

Rotary mower blade striking an object

Special operational conditions where starting may require more than
two pulls:

First time starts after extended period of non-use over three
months or seasonal storage

Cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and
late autumn

Improper starting procedures - if you are having difficulty starting
your unit, please check the

Operator's Manual

to ensure that

you are using the correct starting procedures. This can save an
unnecessary visit to an Authorized Toro Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties 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 these warranties, including any
cost or expense 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 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.

Australian Consumer Law:

Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro

Dealer.

*Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location, or institutional or rental use, is considered
commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.

374-0254 Rev E

 

Summary of Contents for 20319

Page 1: ...us injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to...

Page 2: ...derstand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting the engine Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate this machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks wire toys etc which could be thrown by the blade Stay behind the han...

Page 3: ...c liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is com...

Page 4: ...mberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not mow up and down slopes only mow across stop the mower and engine pick up debris before operating look behind and down when reversing Setup Important Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine 1 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causi...

Page 5: ...be Note Max fill 0 47 L 16 oz type 10W 30 or SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ or higher G020039 Figure 5 3 Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth 4 Insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube 5 Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick Figure 5 If the oil level is below the Add mark add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil fill tube wait 3 minu...

Page 6: ...igure 6 g027257 1 2 3 Figure 6 1 Handle 3 Grass bag 2 Frame Note Do not slip the bag over the handle Figure 6 2 Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame Figure 7 g027258 Figure 7 3 Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame respectively Figure 7 6 ...

Page 7: ...d Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children For best results use only clean fresh less than 30 days old unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher R M 2 rating method Oxygenated fuel with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE by volume is acceptable Ethanol Gasoline with up to 10...

Page 8: ...el is above the Full mark drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the Full mark To drain the excess oil refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 12 Important If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine 6 Install the dipstick securely Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all 4 wheels t...

Page 9: ...e clippings Refer to Removing the Grass Bag page 9 Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders resulting in serious personal injury or death Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Toro replacement bag WAR...

Page 10: ...ry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try 1 or mo...

Page 11: ...harpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Refer to your engine owner s manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to your engine owner s manual for additional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Figure 16 before performing any maintenance p...

Page 12: ...dipstick down then remove the dipstick to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 18 G020050 Figure 18 3 After draining the used oil return the machine to the normal operating position 4 Remove the dipstick and pour about 3 4 of the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil fill tube Note Max fill 0 47 L 16 oz type 10W 30 or SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of S...

Page 13: ...ng hardware 5 Install the new blade turn the blade bolt clockwise and all mounting hardware Figure 20 Figure 20 Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the machine housing 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 82 N m 60 ft lb Important A bolt torqued to 82 N m 60 ft lb is very tight While holding the blade with a block of wood put your weight behind the ratchet...

Page 14: ...ark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 20 N m 15 ft lb 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the ...

Page 15: ...Notes 15 ...

Page 16: ...arts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs air filters blade sharpening or worn blades cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Components failing due to normal wear Any product or part which has been altered or misused or neglected and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Pickup and delivery charges Repairs or attempted r...

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