Form No. 3354-915 Rev A
22in Recycler® Lawn Mower
Model No. 20070 —Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
R ead this infor mation carefully to lear n ho w to operate and
maintain y our product properly and to a v oid injur y and
product damag e . Y ou are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely .
Y ou ma y contact T oro directly at www .T oro .com for
product and accessor y infor mation, help finding a dealer ,
or to register y our product.
W henev er y ou need ser vice , g en uine T oro par ts , or
additional infor mation, contact an A uthorized Ser vice
Dealer or T oro Customer Ser vice and ha v e the model and
serial n umbers of y our product ready . Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial n umbers on the product.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
W rite the product model and serial n umbers in the space
belo w:
Model No.
Serial No.
T his man ual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messag es identified b y the safety aler t symbol ( Figure 2 ),
whic h signals a hazard that ma y cause serious injur y or
death if y ou do not follo w the recommended precautions .
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
T his man ual uses tw o w ords to highlight infor mation.
Impor tant calls attention to special mec hanical infor mation
and Note emphasizes g eneral infor mation w or th y of special
attention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Pr oposition 65 W ar ning
T he engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains
chemicals kno wn to the State of Calif or nia to cause
cancer , bir th defects, or other r epr oducti v e har m.
Important: T his engine is not equipped with a
spar k ar r ester muf fler . It is a violation of Calif or nia
Public R esource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the engine on an y f or est-co v er ed, br ush-co v er ed, or
g rass-co v er ed land. Other states or federal ar eas may
ha v e similar la ws.
T his spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
T he enclosed Engine Owner’ s Man ual is supplied
f or inf or mation r egarding the US En vir onmental
Pr otection Agency (EP A) and the Calif or nia Emission
Contr ol R egulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and w ar ranty . R eplacements may be order ed thr ough
the engine man uf actur er .
F or models with stated engine horse po w er , the g ross
horse po w er of the engine w as laborator y rated b y the engine
man ufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured
to meet safety , emission, and operating requirements , the
actual engine horse po w er on this class of la wn mo w er will
be significantly lo w er .
Safety
T his la wn mo w er meets or ex ceeds the CPSC blade safety
requirements for w alk-behind rotar y la wn mo w ers and the
B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
R ead and under stand the contents of this man ual
bef or e y ou star t the engine.
T he safety aler t symbol ( Figure 2 ) is used to aler t y ou to
potential personal injur y hazards . Obey all safety messag es
that follo w this symbol to a v oid possible injur y or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mo w er could result in
injur y or death. T o reduce this potential, comply with the
follo wing safety instr uctions .
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
All Rights Reserved
T he follo wing instr uctions ha v e been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003.
T his cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and
thr o w objects. F ailur e to obser v e the f ollo wing safety
instr uctions could r esult in serious injur y or death.
General Operation
• R ead, understand, and follo w all instr uctions on the
mac hine and in the man ual(s) before star ting .
• Do not put hands or feet near or under the mac hine .
K ee p clear of the disc harg e opening at all times .
• Only allo w responsible adults , who are familiar with the
instr uctions , to operate this mac hine .
• Clear the area of objects suc h as roc ks , wire , to ys , etc .,
whic h could be thro wn b y the blade . Sta y behind the
handle when the engine is r unning .
• Be sure the area is clear of b ystanders before operating .
Stop mac hine if any one enters the area.
• Do not operate mac hine barefooted or while w earing
sandals . Alw a ys w ear substantial footw ear .
• Do not pull mac hine bac kw ard unless absolutely
necessar y . Alw a ys look do wn and behind before and
while mo ving bac kw ard.
• Nev er direct disc harg ed material to w ard any one . A v oid
disc harging material ag ainst a w all or obstr uction.
Material ma y ricoc het bac k to w ard the operator . Stop
the blade when crossing g ra v el surfaces .
• Do not operate mac hine without the entire g rass
catc her , disc harg e guard, rear guard, or other safety
protecti v e devices in place and w orking .
• Nev er lea v e a r unning mac hine unattended.
• Stop the engine and w ait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before cleaning the mac hine , remo ving
g rass catc her , or unclog ging the disc harg e guard.
• Operate mac hine only in da ylight or g ood ar tificial light.
• Do not operate mac hine while under the influence of
alcohol or dr ugs .
• Nev er operate mo w er in w et g rass . Alw a ys be sure of
y our footing; w alk; nev er r un.
• Diseng ag e the dri v e system, if so equipped, before
star ting the engine .
• If the mac hine should star t to vibrate abnor mally ,
stop the engine and c hec k for the cause immediately .
Vibration is g enerally a w ar ning of trouble .
• Alw a ys w ear eye protection when operating mac hine .
• See man ufacturer’ s instr uctions for proper operation
and installation of accessories . Only use accessories
appro v ed b y the man ufacturer .
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents ,
whic h can result in sev ere injur y . Operation on all slopes
require extra caution. If y ou feel uneasy on a slope , do
not mo w it.
• Mo w across the face of slopes; nev er up and do wn.
Ex ercise extreme caution when c hanging direction on
slopes .
• W atc h for holes , r uts , bumps , roc ks , or other hidden
objects . Unev en ter rain could cause a slip and fall
accident. T all g rass can hide obstacles .
• Do not mo w on w et g rass or ex cessi v ely stee p slopes .
P oor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
• Do not mo w near drop-offs , ditc hes , or embankments .
Y ou could lose y our footing or balance .
Children
T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to
the presence of c hildren. Children are often attracted to
the mac hine and the mo wing acti vity . Nev er assume that
c hildren will remain where y ou last sa w them.
• K ee p c hildren out of the mo wing area and under the
w atc hful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator .
• Be aler t and tur n mo w er off if a c hild enters the area.
• Nev er allo w c hildren to operate the mac hine .
• Use extra care when approac hing blind cor ners , shr ubs ,
trees , or other objects that ma y bloc k y our view of a
c hild.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline
T o a v oid per sonal injur y or pr oper ty dama ge, use
extr eme car e in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extr emel y flamma ble and the v apor s ar e explosi v e.
• Extinguish all cig arettes , cig ars , pipes , and other sources
of ignition.
• Use only an appro v ed g asoline container .
• Nev er remo v e g as cap or add fuel with the engine
r unning . Allo w engine to cool before refueling .
• Nev er refuel the mac hine indoors .
• Nev er store the mac hine or fuel container where there
is an open flame , spark, or pilot light suc h as on a w ater
heater or on other appliances .
• Nev er fill containers inside a v ehicle or on a tr uc k or
trailer bed with a plastic liner . Alw a ys place containers
on the g round a w a y from y our v ehicle before filling .
• R emo v e g as-po w ered equipment from the tr uc k or
trailer and refuel it on the g round. If this is not possible ,
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then refuel suc h equipment with a por table container ,
rather than from a g asoline dispenser nozzle .
• K ee p the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete . Do not use a nozzle loc k-open device .
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, c hang e clothing
immediately .
• Nev er o v erfill fuel tank. R e place g as cap and tighten
securely .
Exhaust contains carbon mono xide, an odor less,
deadl y poison that can kill y ou.
Do not r un the engine indoor s or in an enclosed ar ea.
General Service
• Nev er operate mac hine in a closed area.
• K ee p all n uts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is
in safe w orking condition.
• Nev er tamper with safety devices . Chec k their proper
operation regularly .
• K ee p mac hine free of g rass , lea v es , or other debris
build-up . Clean up oil or fuel spillag e and remo v e
any fuel-soak ed debris . Allo w mac hine to cool before
storing .
• If y ou strik e a foreign object, stop and inspect the
mac hine . R e pair , if necessar y , before star ting .
• Nev er mak e any adjustments or re pairs with the engine
r unning . Disconnect the spark plug wire and g round
ag ainst engine to prev ent unintended star ting .
• Chec k g rass catc her components and the disc harg e
guard frequently and re place with man ufacturer’ s
recommended par ts , when necessar y .
• Mo w er blades are shar p . W rap the blade or w ear glo v es ,
and use extra caution when ser vicing them.
• Do not c hang e the engine g o v er nor setting or o v erspeed
the engine .
• Maintain or re place safety and instr uction labels , as
necessar y .
Safety and Instructional Decals
Important: Safety and instr uction decals ar e located
near ar eas of potential danger . R eplace dama ged
decals.
104-7402
104-7403
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104-7953
1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard.
2. Read the Operator’s Manual.
105-1295
105-6838
108-4791
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Setup
Important: R emo v e and discard the pr otecti v e
plastic sheet that co v er s the engine.
1. Unfolding the Handle
F olding or unf olding the handle impr oper l y can
dama ge the ca bles, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not dama ge the ca bles when f olding or
unf olding the handle.
• If a ca ble is dama ged, contact an Authoriz ed
Ser vice Dealer .
1. Carefully mo v e the upper handle forw ard until the
handle halv es are in line and nest tog ether as sho wn
in Figure 3 .
Figure 3
2. Tighten the handle knobs ( Figure 4 ).
Figure 4
3. R otate the handle rearw ard ( Figure 5 ) until it clic ks into
place .
Figure 5
2. Filling the Engine with Oil
Y our mo w er does not come with oil in the engine , but it
does come with a bottle of oil.
1. R emo v e the dipstic k ( Figure 6 ).
Figure 6
2. Slo wl y pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil lev el
reac hes the Full line on the dipstic k ( Figure 6 ). Do not
o v erfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W deterg ent
oil with an API ser vice classification of SF , SG , SH, SJ ,
SL, or higher .)
3. Install the dipstic k securely .
Important: Change the engine oil after the fir st 2
operating hour s ; change it y ear l y ther eafter . R efer
to Changing the Engine Oil.
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3. Installing the Fuse
Y our mo w er comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the
electric star ter .
Important: Y ou cannot star t the mo w er with the
electric star ter or charge the batter y unless y ou install
the fuse.
1. Unclip both ends of the batter y co v er and remo v e it
( Figure 7 ).
Figure 7
2. Install the fuse in the fuse holder ( Figure 8 ).
Figure 8
Note: Y our mo w er comes with a fuse in the y our
o wner’ s pac k et and another fuse in the batter y bo x.
3. Install the batter y co v er .
4. Charging the Battery
R efer to Charging the Batter y in the Maintenance section.
Product Overview
Figure 9
1. Cutting height lever 6. Fuel tank cap
2. Oil ll/Dipstick
7. Battery
3. Recoil start handle 8. Air lter
4. Blade control bar
9. Primer
5. Ignition key 10. Spark plug
Figure 10
1. Grass bag 3. Battery charger
2. Side discharge chute
4. Rear discharge plug (installed)
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Operation
Filling the Fuel Tank
Gasoline is extr emel y flamma ble and explosi v e. A
fir e or explosion fr om gasoline can bur n y ou and
other s.
• T o pr ev ent a static charge fr om igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or mo w er
dir ectl y on the g r ound bef or e filling , not in a
v ehicle or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoor s when the engine is cold.
W ipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or ar ound
an open flame or spar ks.
• Stor e gasoline in an appr o v ed fuel container , out
of the r each of childr en.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular g asoline from
a major name-brand ser vice station ( Figure 11 ).
Important: T o r educe star ting pr oblems, add fuel
sta biliz er to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
Figure 11
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. R emo v e the dipstic k, wipe it clean, and fully install the
dipstic k ( Figure 12 ).
Figure 12
2. R emo v e the dipstic k and c hec k the oil lev el ( Figure 12 ).
If the oil lev el is belo w the Add mark on the dipstic k,
slo wl y pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil lev el
to the Full mark on the dipstic k. Do not o v erfill. (Max.
fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W deterg ent oil with an API
ser vice classification of SF , SG , SH, SJ , SL, or higher .)
3. Install the dipstic k securely .
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
Adjusting the cutting height may bring y ou into contact with the mo ving blade, causing serious injur y .
• Stop the engine and w ait f or all mo ving par ts to stop .
• Do not put y our finger s under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.
If the engine has been r unning , the muf fler will be hot and can sev er el y bur n y ou. K eep a w ay fr om the hot
muf fler .
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height.
Note: Only a front cutting height lev er is sho wn.
Figure 13
Adjusting the Handle Height
Squeeze the bottom of the handle halv es tog ether and
c hang e the handle holes in whic h the pins are mounted,
as sho wn in Figure 14 .
Figure 14
1. Pin
3. Use this hole to lower the
handle
2. Use this hole to raise the
handle
Starting the Engine
1. Fir mly push in the primer 3 times with y our thumb ,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
eac h time ( Figure 15 ).
Figure 15
Note: If the air temperature is belo w 55°F (13°C),
fir mly push the primer in 5 times .
2. Hold the blade control bar ( Figure 16 ) ag ainst the
handle .
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Figure 16
1. Blade control bar
3. Star t the engine using either the ignition k ey or the
recoil star ter ( Figure 17 ).
Figure 17
4. If the mo w er does not star t in 1 or 2 pulls (or within
5 seconds using the electric star ter), press the primer
button 1 or 2 times and tr y star ting it ag ain.
Note: If the mo w er still does not star t, contact an
A uthorized Ser vice Dealer .
Using the Self-propel Drive
(T o operate the self-propel dri v e , simply w alk with y our
hands on the upper handle and y our elbo ws at y our sides ,
and the mo w er will automatically k ee p pace with y ou
( Figure 18 ).
Figure 18
Stopping the Engine
T o stop the engine , release the blade control bar ( Figure 19 ).
R emo v e the ignition k ey when y ou lea v e the mo w er .
Important: W hen y ou r elease the blade contr ol
bar , both the engine and blade should stop within 3
seconds. If they do not stop pr oper l y , stop using y our
mo w er immediatel y and contact an Authoriz ed Ser vice
Dealer .
Figure 19
Recycling the Clippings
Y our mo w er comes from the factor y ready to recycle the
g rass and leaf clippings bac k into the la wn.
If the g rass bag is on the mo w er , remo v e it (refer to
R emo ving the Grass Bag) before recycling the clippings . If
the side disc harg e c hute is on the mo w er , remo v e it and
loc k the side disc harg e door (refer to R emo ving the Side
Disc harg e Chute) before recycling the clippings .
Important: Ensur e that the r ear discharge plug is in
place bef or e y ou r ecy cle the clippings ( Figur e 20 ).
Figure 20
Bagging the Clippings
Use the g rass bag when y ou w ant to collect g rass and leaf
clippings from the la wn.
A w or n g rass ba g could allo w small stones and
other similar de bris to be thr o wn in the operator’ s or
bystander’ s dir ection and r esult in serious per sonal
injur y or death to the operator or bystander s.
Check the g rass ba g fr equentl y . If it is dama ged,
install a new T or o r eplacement ba g .
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If the side disc harg e c hute is on the mo w er , remo v e it and
loc k the side disc harg e door (refer to R emo ving the Side
Disc harg e Chute) before bag ging the clippings .
T he blade is shar p; contacting the blade can r esult
in serious per sonal injur y .
Stop the engine and w ait f or all mo ving par ts to stop
bef or e lea ving the operating position.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Raise and hold up the rear door ( Figure 21 ).
Figure 21
2. R emo v e the rear disc harg e plug ( Figure 22 ).
Figure 22
3. Install the bag onto the door rod ( Figure 23 ).
Figure 23
4. Lo w er the rear door .
Removing the Grass Bag
T o remo v e the bag, rev erse the ste ps abo v e .
Side-discharging the Clippings
Use the side disc harg e for cutting v er y tall g rass .
If the bag is on the mo w er , remo v e it and inser t the rear
disc harg e plug (refer to R emo ving the Grass Bag) before
side-disc harging the clippings .
Important: Ensur e that the r ear discharge plug is in
place bef or e y ou side-discharge the clippings ( Figur e
24 ).
T he blade is shar p; contacting the blade can r esult
in serious per sonal injur y .
Stop the engine and w ait f or all mo ving par ts to stop
bef or e lea ving the operating position.
Figure 24
Installing the Side Discharge Chute
1. Unloc k the side disc harg e door ( Figure 25 ).
Figure 25
2. Lift open the side disc harg e door ( Figure 26 ).
Figure 26
3. Install the side disc harg e c hute and close the door onto
the c hute ( Figure 27 ).
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Figure 27
Removing the Side Discharge Chute
T o remo v e the side disc harg e c hute , rev erse the ste ps abo v e .
Important: Lock the side discharge door after y ou
close it ( Figur e 28 ).
Figure 28
Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
• Clear the area of stic ks , stones , wire , branc hes , and
other debris that the blade could hit.
• A v oid striking solid objects with the blade . Nev er
deliberately mo w o v er any object.
• If the mo w er strik es an object or star ts to vibrate ,
immediately stop the engine , disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and examine the mo w er for damag e .
• F or best perfor mance , install a new blade before the
cutting season begins .
• R e place the blade when necessar y with a T oro
re placement blade .
Cutting Grass
• Cut only about a third of the g rass blade at a time . Do
not cut belo w the 2-inc h (51 mm) setting unless the
g rass is sparse or it is late fall when g rass g ro wth begins
to slo w do wn. R efer to Adjusting the Cutting Height.
• W hen cutting g rass o v er 6 inc hes (15 cm) tall, mo w
at the highest cutting height setting and w alk slo w er;
then mo w ag ain at a lo w er setting for the best la wn
appearance . If the g rass is too long, the mo w er ma y
plug and cause the engine to stall.
• Mo w only dr y g rass or lea v es . W et g rass and lea v es tend
to clump on the yard and can cause the mo w er to plug
or the engine to stall.
W et g rass or lea v es can cause serious injur y if
y ou slip and contact the blade. Mo w onl y in dr y
conditions.
• Alter nate the mo wing direction. T his helps disperse the
clippings o v er the la wn for ev en fer tilization.
• If the finished la wn appearance is unsatisfactor y , tr y one
or more of the follo wing:
– R e place the blade or ha v e it shar pened.
– W alk at a slo w er pace while mo wing .
– Raise the cutting height on y our mo w er .
– Cut the g rass more frequently .
– Ov erlap cutting sw aths instead of cutting a full
sw ath with eac h pass .
– Set the cutting height on the front wheels one
notc h lo w er than the rear wheels . F or example , set
the front wheels at 2 inc hes (51 mm) and the rear
wheels at 2-3/8 inc hes (60 mm).
Cutting Leaves
• After cutting the la wn, ensure that half of the la wn
sho ws through the cut leaf co v er . Y ou ma y need to
mak e more than one pass o v er the lea v es .
• If there are more than 5 inc hes (13 cm) of lea v es on the
la wn, set the front cutting height one or tw o notc hes
higher than the rear cutting height.
• Slo w do wn y our mo wing speed if the mo w er does not
cut the lea v es finely enough.
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Maintenance
Note: Deter mine the left and right sides of the mac hine from the nor mal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst 2 operating
hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• 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.
Yearly
• Replace the air lter (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.
Important: R efer to y our Engine Operator’ s Man ual f or additional maintenance pr ocedur es.
Preparing for Maintenance
1. Stop the engine and w ait for all mo ving par ts to stop .
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and hook it onto the retaining post ( Figure 29 ) before
perfor ming any maintenance procedure .
Figure 29
1. Spark plug retaining post
3. After perfor ming the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug .
Important: Bef or e tipping the mo w er to change
the oil or r eplace the blade, allo w the fuel tank to
r un dr y thr ough nor mal usa ge. If y ou must tip the
mo w er prior to r unning out of fuel, use a hand fuel
pump to r emo v e the fuel. Al w ays tip the mo w er
onto its side, with the air filter up .
Tipping the mo w er may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flamma ble, explosi v e and can cause
per sonal injur y .
R un the engine dr y or r emo v e the gasoline with a
hand pump; nev er siphon.
Replacing the Air Filter
R e place the air filter yearly; re place it more frequently in
dusty operating conditions .
1. R efer to Pre paring for Maintenance .
2. R otate the air filter co v er to remo v e it ( Figure 30 ).
Figure 30
3. R e place the air filter .
4. Install the co v er .
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Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the fir st 2 operating hour s ;
c hang e it yearly thereafter .
R un the engine a few min utes before c hanging the oil
to w ar m it. W ar m oil flo ws better and car ries more
contaminants .
1. R efer to Pre paring for Maintenance .
2. R emo v e the dipstic k ( Figure 31 ).
Figure 31
3. Tip the mo w er onto the right side to drain the used oil
out through the oil fill tube ( Figure 32 ).
Figure 32
4. Slo wl y pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil lev el
reac hes the Full line on the dipstic k ( Figure 33 ). Do not
o v erfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W deterg ent
oil with an API ser vice classification of SF , SG , SH, SJ ,
SL, or higher .)
Figure 33
5. Install the dipstic k securely .
6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center .
Charging the Battery
Batter y posts, ter minals, and r elated accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
kno wn to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer
and r epr oducti v e har m. W ash hands after handling
batter y .
Charg e the batter y for 24 hours initially , then monthly
(ev er y 25 star ts) or as needed. Alw a ys use the c harg er in a
sheltered area and c harg e the batter y at room ter mperature
(70 ° F or 22 ° C) whenev er possible .
1. Connect the c harg er to the mo w er wire har ness located
belo w the ignition k ey ( Figure 34 ).
Figure 34
2. Plug the c harg er into a w all outlet.
Note: W hen the batter y no long er holds a c harg e , recycle
or dispose of the lead-acid batter y according to local codes .
Replacing the Fuse
If the batter y does not c harg e or the engine does not tur n
with the electric star ter , the fuse ma y be blo wn. R e place it
with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse . R efer to Installing the Fuse .
Lubricating the Wheel Gears
1. R emo v e the wheel bolts on the r ear wheels and remo v e
the rear wheels .
2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of
the g ear as sho wn in Figure 35 .
Figure 35
3. Install the rear wheels .
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Replacing the Blade
Important: Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install
the blade pr oper l y . If y ou do not ha v e a torque wr ench
or ar e uncomf or ta ble perf or ming this pr ocedur e,
contact an Authoriz ed Ser vice Dealer .
Examine the blade whenev er y ou r un out of g asoline . If the
blade is damag ed or crac k ed, re place it immediately . If the
blade edg e is dull or nic k ed, ha v e it shar pened or re place it.
T he blade is shar p; contacting the blade can r esult
in serious per sonal injur y .
W ear g lo v es when ser vicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
hook it onto the retaining post. R efer to Pre paring for
Maintenance .
2. Tip the mo w er onto its side with the air filter up .
3. Use a bloc k of w ood to hold the blade steady ( Figure
36 ).
Figure 36
4. R emo v e the blade , sa ving all mounting hardw are ( Figure
36 ).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardw are ( Figure
36 ).
Important: P osition the cur v ed ends of the blade
to point to w ard the mo w er housing .
6. Use a torque wr ench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N ⋅ m).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N ⋅ m)
is v er y tight. W hile holding the blade with a block
of w ood, put y our w eight behind the ratchet or
wr ench and tighten the bolt secur el y . T his bolt is
v er y dif ficult to o v er tighten.
Cleaning the Mower
T he mo w er may dislodge material fr om under the
mo w er housing .
• W ear ey e pr otection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
• Do not allo w bystander s in the ar ea.
1. With the engine r unning on a flat pa v ed surface , spra y a
stream of w ater in front of the right rear wheel ( Figure
37 ).
T he w ater will splash into the path of the blade , cleaning
out the clippings .
Figure 37
2. W hen no more clippings come out, stop the w ater and
mo v e the mo w er to a dr y area.
3. R un the engine for a few min utes to dr y the housing
to prev ent it from r usting .
Storage
Store the mo w er in a cool, clean, dr y place .
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
Gasoline v apor s can explode.
• Do not stor e gasoline mor e than 30 days.
• Do not stor e the mo w er in an enclosur e near an
open flame.
• Allo w the engine to cool bef or e storing it.
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1. On the last refueling of the year , add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed b y the engine man ufacturer .
2. Dispose of any un used fuel properly . R ecycle it
according to local codes , or use it in y our automobile .
Note: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of
hard star ting . Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 da ys , and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 da ys .
3. R un the mo w er until the engine stops from r unning
out of fuel.
4. Prime the engine and star t it ag ain.
5. Allo w the engine to r un until it stops . W hen y ou can no
long er star t the engine , it is sufficiently dr y .
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
7. R emo v e the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through
the spark plug hole , and pull the star ter rope slo wly
sev eral times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to
prev ent cylinder cor rosion during the off-season.
8. Loosely install the spark plug .
9. Tighten all n uts , bolts , and screws .
10. Charg e the batter y for 72 hours , then unplug the batter y
c harg er and store the mo w er in an unheated area. If y ou
m ust store the mo w er in a heated area, y ou m ust c harg e
the batter y ev er y 90 da ys .
Folding the Handle
F olding or unf olding the handle impr oper l y can
dama ge the ca bles, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not dama ge the ca bles when f olding or
unf olding the handle.
• If a ca ble is dama ged, contact an Authoriz ed
Ser vice Dealer .
1. Loosen the handle knobs until y ou can mo v e the upper
handle freely ( Figure 38 ).
Figure 38
2. F old the upper handle forw ard as sho wn in Figure 39 .
Important: R oute the ca bles to the outside of the
handle knobs as y ou f old the upper handle.
Figure 39
3. T o unfold the handle , rev erse the ste ps abo v e .
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1. R emo v e the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using
the star ter to blo w the ex cess oil from the cylinder .
2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a tor que
wrenc h to 15 ft-lb (20 N ⋅ m).
3. Charg e the batter y .
4. Connect the wire to the spark plug .
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* 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.
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 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
• 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:
Products
All Products and attachments
Warranty Period
45 day limited warranty
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Toro Recycler walk power mowers and their attachments.
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 warranty 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, paddles/scrapers/skids on
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, failure to use fresh fuel (less than one month old), or failure to properly prepare the unit prior
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 procedures
- Rotary mower blade striking an object; snowthrower auger/paddles striking an object
- Contaminants in the fuel system
- Improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (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)
- 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 a
Service Dealer.
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.
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 “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
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 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 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
All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an Authorized 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 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 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.
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