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 high-performance machine designed to provide an exceptional lawn care experience. With its powerful engine, sharp blades, and innovative recycling system, this lawn mower is capable of delivering a clean and healthy cut while reducing grass clippings and promoting a lush, green lawn. Its user-friendly design, adjustable cutting heights, and safety features make it suitable for various lawn sizes and conditions, ensuring a manicured look and a healthier lawn.

Form No. 3354-358 Rev A

21in Super Recycler® Lawn Mower

Model No. 20056 —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 2 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 .

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Printed in the USA.

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 ,

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.

Manufacturer’s Mark

1. Indicates the blade is identied as a part from the original machine

manufacturer.

105-1295

105-6838

108-8117

Setup

Important: R emo v e and discard the pr otecti v e

plastic sheet that co v er s the engine.

1. Installing the Blade Control

Bar

Install the blade control bar into the upper handle ( Figure 3 ).

Figure 3

2. Assembling and Unfolding

the Handle

Assembling and 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 assembling and

unf olding the handle. Ensur e that y ou do not get

the ca bles caught betw een the handle halv es and

that they r un to the inside of the handles.

• If a ca ble is dama ged, contact an Authoriz ed

Ser vice Dealer .

1. R emo v e the upper handle knobs and bolts from the

loose par ts bag .

2. Carefully mo v e the upper handle forw ard and place the

ends o v er the lo w er handle so they are in line and nest

tog ether; ( Figure 4 ).

Figure 4

3. Install the bolts and upper handle knobs with the knobs

on the outside of the handle , tightening the knobs as

tight as y ou can ( Figure 5 ).

Figure 5

4. R otate the handle rearw ard ( Figure 6 ).

Figure 6

5. Attac h the handle brac k ets ( Figure 7 ) to the lo w er

handle sides .

Figure 7

1. Handle bracket (2)

3. Filling the Engine with Oil

Y our mo w er does not come with oil in the engine .

1. R emo v e the dipstic k ( Figure 8 ).

Figure 8

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 8 ). Do not

o v erﬁll. (Max. ﬁll: 20 oz. (0.59 l), 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 5

operating hour s ; change it y ear l y ther eafter . R efer

to Changing the Engine Oil.

Product Overview

Figure 9

1. Upper handle 8. Spark plug

2. Control bar lock

9. Cutting height lever (4)

3. Handle knob (4)

10. Oil ll/Dipstick

4. Fuel tank cap 11. Recoil start handle

5. Side discharge 12. Ignition toggle switch

6. Air lter 13. Blade control bar

7. Primer

Figure 10

1. Grass bag

3. Rear discharge plug (installed)

2. Side discharge chute

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. (0.59 l), 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.

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: T o raise the mo w er , mo v e all 4 cutting height lev ers

forw ard; to lo w er the mo w er , mo v e them all rearw ard

( Figure 13 ).

Figure 13

Adjusting the Handle Height

Y ou ma y raise or lo w er the handle to a position comfor table

for y ou.

1. R emo v e the lo w er handle knobs that attac h the handle

brac k ets to the lo w er handle ends ( Figure 14 ).

Figure 14

2. Inser t the bolt through the hole in eac h of the handle

brac k ets that sets the handle to the desired position

( Figure 15 ).

Figure 15

1. Highest position

3. Lowest position

2. Middle position (either

hole)

3. Install the lo w er handle knobs and tighten the knobs as

tight as y ou can b y hand ( Figure 16 ).

Figure 16

Starting the Engine

1. Push the ignition tog gle switc h to the On (“I”) position

( Figure 17 ).

Figure 17

1. Ignition toggle switch

2. 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 18 ).

Figure 18

Note: If the air temperature is belo w 55°F (13°C),

ﬁr mly push the primer in 5 times .

3. Star t the engine in one of 2 w a ys:

• Pull the recoil star ter in the operating position

( Figure 19 ).

Figure 19

• Pull the recoil star ter at the engine ( Figure 20 ).

Figure 20

4. If the mo w er does not star t in 1 or 2 pulls , 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 21 ).

Note: Y ou can self-propel the mo w er with the blade

eng ag ed or diseng ag ed.

Figure 21

Stopping the Engine

1. Push the ignition tog gle switc h to the Stop position

( Figure 22 ).

Figure 22

1. Ignition toggle switch

2. W hen the engine stops , remo v e the ignition k ey when

y ou lea v e the mo w er .

Engaging the Blade

W hen y ou star t y our engine , the blade does not tur n. Y ou

m ust eng ag e the blade to mo w .

1. Pull the control bar loc k bac k ( Figure 23 ).

Figure 23

2. Pull the blade control bar to the handle ( Figure 24 ).

Figure 24

1. Blade control bar

3. Hold the blade control bar ag ainst the handle ( Figure

25 ).

Figure 25

Disengaging the Blade

R elease the blade control bar ( Figure 26 ).

Figure 26

Important: W hen y ou r elease the blade contr ol bar ,

the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not

stop pr oper l y , stop using y our mo w er immediatel y and

contact an Authoriz ed Ser vice Dealer .

Checking the Blade Brake

Clutch Operation

Chec k the control bar before eac h use to ensure that the

blade brak e clutc h system is operating properly .

Using the Grass Bag

Y ou can use the g rass bag to perfor m an additional test to

c hec k the blade brak e clutc h.

1. Install the empty g rass bag on the mo w er .

2. Star t the engine .

3. Eng ag e the blade .

Note: T he bag should begin to inﬂate , indicating that

the blade is eng ag ed and rotating .

4. R elease the blade control bar .

Note: If the bag does not immediately deﬂate , the

blade is still rotating . T he blade brak e clutc h ma y be

deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe

operating condition. Ha v e the mo w er inspected and

ser viced b y an A uthorized Ser vice Dealer .

5. Stop the engine and w ait for all mo ving par ts to stop .

Not Using the Grass Bag

1. Mo v e the mo w er onto a pa v ed surface in a non-windy

area.

2. Set all 4 wheels to the 3-1/4 inc h (8 cm) cut setting .

3. T ak e a half sheet of newspaper and cr umple it into a ball

small enough to g o under the mo w er housing (about 3

inc hes or 7.6 cm in diameter).

4. Place the newspaper ball about 5 inc hes (13 cm) in

front of the mo w er .

5. Star t the engine .

6. Eng ag e the blade .

7. R elease the blade control bar .

8. Immediately push the mo w er o v er the newspaper ball.

9. Stop the engine and w ait for all mo ving par ts to stop .

10. Go to the front of the mo w er and c hec k the newspaper

ball.

Note: If the newspaper ball did not g o under the

mo w er , re peat ste ps 4 through 10 .

11. If the newspaper is unra v elled or shredded, the blade

did not stop properly , whic h could result in an unsafe

operating condition. Contact an A uthorized Ser vice

Dealer .

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 27 ).

Figure 27

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 .

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 28 ).

Figure 28

2. R emo v e the rear disc harg e plug ( Figure 28 ).

3. R oute the star ter rope around the lo w er rope guide

( Figure 29 ).

Figure 29

Note: T he lo w er rope guide releases the star ter rope

when y ou pull the recoil star t handle .

4. Install the bag onto the door rod ( Figure 30 ).

Figure 30

5. Lo w er the rear door ( Figure 31 ).

Figure 31

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 r ecy cle the clippings ( Figur e 32 ).

Figure 32

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 Side Discharge Chute

1. Unloc k the side disc harg e door ( Figure 33 ).

Figure 33

2. Lift open the side disc harg e door ( Figure 34 ).

Figure 34

3. Install the side disc harg e c hute and close the door onto

the c hute ( Figure 35 ).

Figure 35

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 36 ).

Figure 36

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 2-1/4-inc h (57 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 2-1/4 inc hes (57 mm) and the rear

wheels at 2-3/4 inc hes (70 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.

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 5 operating

hours

• Change the engine oil.

Before each use or daily

• Check the engine oil level.

• Check the blade brake clutch operation.

• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.

Every 25 hours

• Lubricate the rear wheel gears.

• Clean the blade brake clutch shield.

Every 50 hours

• Change the engine oil.

Every 100 hours

• Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine owner’s manual).

• Replace the spark plug (refer to your engine owner’s manual).

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).

• Check the spark plug (refer to your engine owner’s manual).

• 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

( Figure 37 ) before perfor ming any maintenance

procedure .

Figure 37

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. P erfor m the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to

Pre paring for Maintenance .

2. Use a screw dri v er to open the air ﬁlter co v er ( Figure

38 ).

Figure 38

3. R e place the air ﬁlter .

4. Install the co v er ( Figure 39 ).

Figure 39

Changing the Engine Oil

Change the engine oil after the ﬁr st 5 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. P erfor m the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to

Pre paring for Maintenance .

2. R emo v e the dipstic k ( Figure 40 ).

Figure 40

3. Tip the mo w er onto its side , with the air ﬁlter up , to

drain the used oil out through the oil ﬁll tube ( Figure

41 ).

Figure 41

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 42 ). Do

not o v erﬁll. (Max. ﬁll: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30W

deterg ent oil with an API ser vice classiﬁcation of SF ,

SG , SH, SJ , SL, or higher .)

Figure 42

5. Install the dipstic k securely .

6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling

center .

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Lubricate eac h r ear wheel with g rease yearly .

1. Wipe the g rease ﬁttings just inside the rear wheels with

a clean rag ( Figure 43 ).

Figure 43

2. Install a g rease gun onto eac h ﬁtting and g ently apply 2

or 3 pumps of #2 m ulti-pur pose lithium-base g rease .

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 .

R efer to Pre paring for Maintenance .

2. Tip the mo w er onto its side with the air ﬁlter up .

3. R emo v e the 2 blade n uts and the stiffener ( Figure 44 ).

Figure 44

1. Blade nuts 2. Stiffener

4. R emo v e the blade ( Figure 44 ).

5. Install the new blade ( Figure 44 ).

6. Install the stiffener y ou previously remo v ed.

7. Install the blade n uts and torque them to 15 to 27

ft-lb (20 to 37 N ⋅ m).

Cleaning the Blade Brake

Clutch Shield

Clean the blade brak e clutc h shield yearly to prev ent the

blade from stalling while y ou mo w .

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug .

R efer to Pre paring for Maintenance on pag e 18.

2. Tip the mo w er onto its side with the air ﬁlter up .

3. R emo v e the 2 blade n uts and the stiffener ( Figure 45 ).

Figure 45

1. Blade nuts 4. Blade driver

2. Stiffener 5. Disk

3. Blade 6. Blade brake clutch shield

4. R emo v e the blade ( Figure 45 ).

5. R emo v e the blade dri v er and disk ( Figure 45 ).

6. R emo v e the blade brak e clutc h shield ( Figure 45 ).

7. Br ush or blo w out debris from the inside of the shield

and around all the par ts .

8. Install the blade brak e clutc h shield that y ou previously

remo v ed.

9. Install the blade dri v er that y ou previously remo v ed.

10. Install the blade and the stiffener that y ou previously

remo v ed ( Figure 45 ).

11. Install the blade n uts and torque them to 15 to 27

ft-lb (20 to 37 N ⋅ m).

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

46 ).

T he w ater will splash into the path of the blade , cleaning

out the clippings .

Figure 46

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.

1. On the last refueling of the year , add fuel stabilizer to

the fuel as directed b y the engine man ufacturer .

2. R un the mo w er until the engine stops from r unning

out of fuel.

3. Prime the engine and star t it ag ain.

4. 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 .

5. R emo v e the wire from the spark plug and connect the

wire onto the retaining post.

6. 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.

7. Loosely install the spark plug .

8. Tighten all n uts , bolts , and screws .

Folding the Handle

1. R emo v e the lo w er handle knobs ( Figure 47 ).

Figure 47

Note: Attac h the lo w er handle knobs onto the bolts in

the handle to prev ent losing them.

2. Detac h the lo w er handle brac k ets from the lo w er end of

both handle sides ( Figure 47 ).

3. R otate the handle forw ard ( Figure 48 ).

Important: R oute the ca bles to the outside of the

handle knobs as y ou f old the upper handle.

Figure 48

4. T o unfold the handle , refer to Unfolding the Handle .

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. Connect the wire to the spark plug .

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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