Toro Super Recycler Lawn Mower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: Super Recycler Lawn Mower

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

Toro Super Recycler Lawn Mower is a powerful and versatile machine designed to tackle various lawn care tasks with ease. Equipped with a robust engine, it delivers efficient cutting performance, while its Super Recycler system effectively mulches grass clippings, returning nutrients to your lawn and reducing the need for fertilizer. The mower features a durable construction, ensuring longevity and reliability. Its adjustable cutting height allows you to achieve the desired lawn appearance, and the large grass catcher minimizes the need for frequent emptying.

FormNo.3359-163RevB

21inSuperRecycler®LawnMower

ModelNo.20090—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20090C—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20091—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.20091C—SerialNo.280000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury

andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating

theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor

productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga

dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace

below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended

precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha

sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia

PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate

theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or

grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas

mayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian

ICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied

forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental

ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia

EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,

maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe

orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross

horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe

enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.

Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass

oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Safety

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheCPSCblade

safetyrequirementsforwalk-behindrotarylawnmowers

andtheB71.1specicationsoftheAmericanNational

StandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual

beforeyoustarttheengine.

Thesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)isusedtoalertyou

topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety

messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury

ordeath.Improperlyusingormaintainingthismower

couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,

complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe

ANSI/OPEIstandardB71.1-2003.

Thiscuttingmachinecanamputatehandsandfeet

andthrowobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowing

safetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryor

death.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe

machineandinthemanual(s)beforestarting.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderthemachine.

Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliarwith

theinstructions,tooperatethismachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,wire,toys,

etc.,whichcouldbethrownbytheblade.Stay

behindthehandlewhentheengineisrunning.

•Besuretheareaisclearofbystandersbefore

operating.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatemachinebarefootedorwhilewearing

sandals.Alwayswearsubstantialfootwear.

•Donotpullmachinebackwardunlessabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeand

whilemovingbackward.

•Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone.

Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawallor

obstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward

theoperator.Stopthebladewhencrossinggravel

surfaces.

•Donotoperatemachinewithouttheentiregrass

catcher,dischargeguard,rearguard,orothersafety

protectivedevicesinplaceandworking.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Stoptheengineandwaituntilthebladecomes

toacompletestopbeforecleaningthemachine,

removinggrasscatcher,oruncloggingthedischarge

guard.

•Operatemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial

light.

•Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinuence

ofalcoholordrugs.

•Neveroperatemowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesure

ofyourfooting;walk;neverrun.

•Disengagethedrivesystem,ifsoequipped,before

startingtheengine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,

stoptheengineandcheckforthecauseimmediately.

Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingmachine.

•Seemanufacturer’sinstructionsforproperoperation

andinstallationofaccessories.Onlyuseaccessories

approvedbythemanufacturer.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslipandfallaccidents,

whichcanresultinsevereinjury.Operationonallslopes

requireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do

notmowit.

•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.

Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection

onslopes.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden

objects.Uneventerraincouldcauseaslipandfall

accident.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Donotmowonwetgrassorexcessivelysteepslopes.

Poorfootingcouldcauseaslipandfallaccident.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Youcouldloseyourfootingor

balance.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto

thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto

themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassume

thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan

theoperator.

•Bealertandturnmoweroffifachildentersthearea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyour

viewofachild.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

•Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas

onawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle

beforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck

ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnot

possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportable

container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser

nozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis

complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacegascapandtighten

securely.

Exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an

odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed

area.

GeneralService

•Neveroperatemachineinaclosedarea.

•Keepallnutsandboltstighttobesuretheequipment

isinsafeworkingcondition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremove

anyfuel-soakeddebris.Allowmachinetocool

beforestoring.

•Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stopandinspectthe

machine.Repair,ifnecessary,beforestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe

enginerunning.Disconnectthesparkplugwire

andgroundagainstenginetopreventunintended

starting.

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge

guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer’s

recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear

gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged

decals.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal

machinemanufacturer.

94-8072

112-8867

1.Lock2.Unlock

114-7982

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

4.Cutting/dismemberment

hazardofhandorfoot,

mowerblade—stayaway

frommovingparts.

2.Thrownobject

hazard—keepbystanders

asafedistancefromthe

machine.

5.Cutting/dismemberment

hazardofhandorfoot,

mowerblade—donot

operateupanddown

slopes;operatesideto

sideonslopes;stopthe

enginebeforeleavingthe

operatingposition;and

lookbehindyouwhen

backingup.

3.Cutting/dismemberment

hazardofhandorfoot,

mowerblade—remove

theignitionkeyandread

theinstructionsbefore

servicingorperforming

maintenance.

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective

plasticsheetthatcoverstheengine.

1.AssemblingandUnfolding

theHandle

Procedure

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandle

improperlycandamagethecables,causingan

unsafeoperatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenassembling

andunfoldingthehandle.

•Ensurethatthecablesareroutedtothe

outsideofthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized

ServiceDealer.

1.Raisetherearofthemowerhousingtoitshighest

cuttingheightsettingbymovingthe2rearcutting

heightleversallthewayforward.RefertoAdjusting

theCuttingHeightintheOperationsection.

2.Attachthehandleendstothemowerhousingwith

2washersand2handlebolts(Figure3),butdonot

tightenthehandlebolts.

Figure3

1.Washer3.Handleend

2.Handlebolt

Important:Routethecablestothe

outside

thehandle(Figure3).

3.Rotatethehandlerearward(Figure4).

Figure4

4.Lockthehandleatyourdesiredheight.Referto

AdjustingtheHandleHeightintheOperation

section.

5.Torquethehandleboltsto120to160in-lb(14to

17N⋅m).

6.Adjustthecuttingheight.RefertoAdjustingthe

CuttingHeight.

2.InstallingtheStarterRope

Procedure

Pullthestarterropethroughtheropeguideonthe

handle(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Starterrope

2.Ropeguide

Note:Tomaketheropeeasiertoinstall,squeezethe

controlbaronthehandle.

3.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

Yourmowerdoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.

1.Removethedipstick(Figure6).

Figure6

2.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel

reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure6).Do

notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE

30WdetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication

ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Important:

Change the engine oil after the r st

5 operating hour s

;changeityearlythereafter.

RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

ProductOverview

Figure7

Self-propelmodelshown

1.Cuttingheightlever(4)

6.Recoilstarthandle

2.Sparkplug

7.Bladecontrolbar

3.Airlter8.Upperhandle(self-propel

modelonly)

4.Fueltankcap9.Washoutport

5.Oilll/Dipstick

Figure8

1.Sidedischargechute

2.Reardischargeplug

(installed)

Operation

FillingtheFuelTank

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou

andothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe

gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormower

directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina

vehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis

cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor

aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,

outofthereachofchildren.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline

fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure9).

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add

fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith

gasolinelessthan30daysold.

Figure9

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andfullyinstall

thedipstick(Figure10).

Figure10

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel

(Figure10).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkon

thedipstick,slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeto

raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

Donotoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE

30WdetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication

ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

3.Installthedipstick.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto

contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious

injury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousing

whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwill

behotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepaway

fromthehotmufer.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallfourwheels

tothesameheight.

Note:Toraisethemower,moveall4cuttingheight

leversforward;tolowerthemower,movethemall

rearward(Figure11).

Figure11

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoaposition

comfortableforyou.

Rotatethehandlelock,movethehandletooneofthree

positions,andlockthehandleintoposition(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Handlelock2.Handlepositions

StartingtheEngine

1.Pullthebladecontrolbartothehandle(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Hand-pushmodelsonly

2.Self-propelmodelsonly

2.Pulltherecoilstarthandle(Figure14).

Figure14

1.Hand-pushmodelsonly

2.Self-propelmodelsonly

Note:Ifthemowerdoesnotstart,contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

UsingtheSelf-propelDrive

Self-propelmodelsonly

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour

handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour

sides,andthemowerwillautomaticallykeeppacewith

you(Figure15).

Figure15

StoppingtheEngine

Releasethebladecontrolbar(Figure16).

Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol

bar,thebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.If

itdoesnotstopproperly,stopusingyourmower

immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

Figure16

1.Hand-pushmodelsonly

2.Self-propelmodelsonly

RecyclingtheClippings

Yourmowercomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethe

grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit

andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe

SideDischargeChute)beforerecyclingtheclippings.

Important:Ensurethatthereardischargeplugis

securelyinplace.Liftupthedischargedeector

andlookfor2tabsinfrontoftheplug(Figure17).

Ifyoudonotseethem,rmlypushthepluginuntil

itsnapsintoplace(Figure18).

Figure17

1.Tabs

Figure18

1.Dischargedeector

2.Reardischargeplug

Side-dischargingtheClippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

Important:Ensurethatthereardischargeplugis

securelyinplace.Liftupthedischargedeector

andlookfor2tabsinfrontoftheplug(Figure19).

Ifyoudonotseethem,rmlypushthepluginuntil

itsnapsintoplace(Figure20).

Figure19

1.Tabs

Figure20

1.Dischargedeector

2.Reardischargeplug

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan

resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto

stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheSideDischargeChute

1.Unlockthesidedischargedoor(Figure21).

Figure21

2.Liftopenthesidedischargedoor(Figure22).

Figure22

3.Installthesidedischargechuteandclosethedoor

ontothechute(Figure23).

Figure23

RemovingtheSideDischargeChute

Toremovethesidedischargechute,reversethesteps

above.

Important:Lockthesidedischargedoorafteryou

closeit(Figure24).

Figure24

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,and

otherdebristhatthebladecouldhit.

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never

deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemowerstrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewire

fromthesparkplug,andexaminethemowerfor

damage.

•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebeforethe

cuttingseasonbegins.

•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaToro

replacementblade.

CuttingGrass

•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.

Donotcutbelowthe2-inch(51mm)settingunless

thegrassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth

beginstoslowdown.RefertoAdjustingtheCutting

Height.

•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,mow

atthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalkslower;

thenmowagainatalowersettingforthebestlawn

appearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,themowermay

plugandcausetheenginetostall.

•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves

tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethemower

toplugortheenginetostall.

Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Mowonlyindry

conditions.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse

theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try

oneormoreofthefollowing:

–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmower.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsone

notchlowerthantherearwheels.Forexample,

setthefrontwheelsat2-1/4inches(60mm)and

therearwheelsat2-3/4inches(70mm).

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn

showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto

makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

•Iftherearemorethan5inches(13cm)ofleaves

onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheightoneortwo

notcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes

notcuttheleavesnelyenough.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Ensurethattheenginestopswithin3secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbar.

•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemower.

Every25hours

•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).

Every50hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours

•Cleanthecoolingsystem(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

•Replacethesparkplug(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

Beforestorage

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.

Yearly

•Replacetheairlter(morefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(refertoyourengineowner’smanual).

•Lubricatetherearwheelgears.

•RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforanyadditionalyearlymaintenance

procedures.

Important:Refertoyour

Engine Operator’ s Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug

(Figure25)beforeperforminganymaintenance

procedure.

Figure25

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),

connectthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange

theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltank

torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust

tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea

handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip

themowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

Tippingthemowermaycausethefueltoleak.

Gasolineisammable,explosiveandcancause

personalinjury.

Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewith

ahandpump;neversiphon.

ReplacingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto

PreparingforMaintenance.

2.Useascrewdrivertoopentheairltercover

(Figure26).

Figure26

3.Replacetheairlter.

4.Installthecover(Figure27).

Figure27

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil

towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore

contaminants.

1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto

PreparingforMaintenance.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure28).

Figure28

3.Tipthemowerontoitsside,withtheairlterup,

todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoillltube

(Figure29).

Figure29

4.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel

reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure30).Do

notoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE

30WdetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication

ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)

Figure30

5.Installthedipsticksecurely.

6.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling

center.

LubricatingtheWheelGears

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Self-propelmodelsonly

1.Wipethegreasettingsjustinsidetherearwheels

withacleanrag(Figure31).

Figure31

2.Installagreasegunontoeachttingandgentlyapply

2or3pumpsof#2multi-purposelithium-base

grease.

ReplacingtheBlade

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Replacetheblade

orhaveitsharpened(morefrequently

iftheedgedullsquickly).

Important:

Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install

the blade pr oper l y

.Ifyoudonothaveatorque

wrenchorareuncomfortableperformingthis

procedure,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutofgasoline.If

thebladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately.

Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpenedor

replaceit.

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan

resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.

1.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug.

RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.

2.Tipthemowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.

3.Useablockawoodtoholdthebladesteady

(Figure32).

Figure32

4.Removetheblade,savingallmountinghardware.

5.Installthenewbladeandallmountinghardware.

Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe

bladetopointtowardthemowerhousing.

6.Useatorquewrenchtotightenthebladeboltto

60ft-lb(82N⋅ ⋅

⋅

m).

Important:Abolttorquedto60ft-lb(82N⋅ ⋅

⋅

isverytight.Whileholdingthebladewitha

blockofwood,putyourweightbehindthe

ratchetorwrenchandtightentheboltsecurely.

Thisboltisverydifculttoovertighten.

CleaningtheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Themowermaydislodgematerialfromunder

themowerhousing.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe

handle)whentheengineisrunning.

•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.

Forbestresults,cleanthemowersoonafteryouhave

completedmowing.

1.Lowerthemowertoitslowestcuttingheightsetting.

RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight.

2.Movethemowerontoaatpavedsurface.

3.Attachagardenhosethatisconnectedtoawater

supplytothewashoutportonthemowerhousing

(Figure33).

Figure33

1.Washoutport

4.Turnthewateron.

5.Starttheengineandrunituntiltherearenomore

clippingsthatcomeoutfromunderthemower

housing.

6.Stoptheengine.

7.Shutoffthewateranddisconnectthegardenhose

fromthemower.

8.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutestodry

thehousing.

Storage

Storethemowerinacool,clean,dryplace.

PreparingtheMowerfor

Storage

Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemowerinanenclosurenear

anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer

tothefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Runthemoweruntiltheenginestopsfromrunning

outoffuel.

3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan

nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

4.Removethewirefromthesparkplugandconnect

thewireontotheretainingpost.

5.Removethesparkplug,add1oz.(30ml)ofoil

throughthesparkplughole,andpullthestarterrope

slowlyseveraltimestodistributeoilthroughoutthe

cylindertopreventcylindercorrosionduringthe

off-season.

6.Looselyinstallthesparkplug.

7.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

FoldingtheHandle

1.Rotatethehandleforward(Figure34).

Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideof

thehandleknobsasyoufoldtheupperhandle.

Figure34

2.Tounfoldthehandle,refertoAssemblingand

UnfoldingtheHandleintheSetupsection.

RemovingtheMowerfrom

Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly

usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe

cylinder.

2.Installthesparkplugandtightenitwithatorque

wrenchto15ft-lb(20N⋅m).

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Notes:

Super Recycler

Walk Mowers

The Toro Starting Guarantee

A Five-Year Full Warranty on All

Toro GTS

-5 Engines

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,

pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that

your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years

from the date of 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

covers Toro rotary mower engines.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro product contains a defect in materials or

workmanship, follow this procedure:

1. Contact 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. You may also call our Toro Customer Care

Department toll free at 888-865-5688 (U.S. customers) or

888-865-5705 (Canada customers).

2. Bring 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, call us toll free at the

numbers listed or write us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division

Toro Warranty Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Engine by following the maintenance

schedule detailed in the Operator’s Manual. You must record this

work in the maintenance chart provided in your Operator’s Manual

and keep your proof of purchase. 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 The Toro Total

Coverage Guarantee and special emission system coverage on

some products. This warranty does not cover the following:

• Any repairs on products used commercially

• Normal maintenance including replacement of spark plugs, air

filter, fuel filter, and carburetor adjustments

• Oil change and lubrication

• Repairs or adjustments due to the following:

– failure to follow proper maintenance procedures

– rotary mower blade striking an object

– contaminants in the fuel system

– improper fuel or fuel mixture (consult your operator’s

manual if in doubt)

– failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of

non-use over three months

– operation misuse, neglect, or accidents

– repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an

Authorized Service Dealer

• Special operational conditions where starting may require

more than two pulls, including the following:

– first time starts after extended period of non-use or

seasonal storage

– cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring

and late autumn (applies to rotary products only)

– improper starting procedures

If you have difficulty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s

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

This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by this warranty 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 this

warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substi-

tute 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.

Guaranteed to Start Maintenance Record

To keep the starting guarantee in effect, you must perform the following maintenance according to the recommended maintenance

schedule. Follow the procedures in this operator’s manual and record all maintenance activities on this chart.

Date

Hours

Used

Air Cleaner

Service

(mowers only)

Change Oil

(does not apply

to two-cycle)

Lubricate Wheels

(mowers only)

Check Spark

Plug

Storage

Preparation

Date Storage

Preparation

Check Spark

Plug

Lubricate Wheels

(mowers only)

Change Oil

(does not apply

to two-cycle)

Air Cleaner

Service

(mowers only)

Hours

Used

Part No. 374-0018 Rev. E

Super Recycler

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

and Accessories

5 year full warranty

• Batteries 1 year full warranty

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must

pay transportation costs.

This warranty applies to Super Recycler

Walk Mowers and

Accessories.

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: 45–day limited warranty for engine and entire unit.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro product contains a defect in materials or

workmanship, follow this procedure:

1. Contact 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. You may also call our Toro Customer Care

Department toll free at 888-865-5688 (U.S. customers) or

888-865-5705 (Canada customers).

2. Bring 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, call us toll free at the

numbers listed or write us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division

Toro Warranty Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

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 or failure to

properly prepare the mower prior to any period of non-use

• Pickup and delivery charges

If you have difficulty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s

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

This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by this warranty 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 this

warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substi-

tute 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.

*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.

Part No. 374-0080 Rev. –

Toro Super Recycler Lawn Mower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: Super Recycler Lawn Mower

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

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