Operator's Manual

Rev. 11/21/97
What Is Covered By This Express Warranty?
The Toro Company promises 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:
D Super Recyclerr Walk Mowers 5 year full warranty.
D VacuPowert Walk Mowers 5 year full warranty. . . .
D All Others 2 year full warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The cost of parts and labor is included, but the customer pays
the transportation costs.
What Products Are Covered By This Warranty?
This warranty applies to all gasoline powered consumer walk
power mowers. Riding products and wide area walk behind
mowers are covered by separate warranty statements.
How About Commercial Use?
TORO Consumer Products used for commercial, institutional
or rental use are warranted against defects in material or
workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear are not
covered by this warranty. The following time periods apply
from the date of purchase:
Products Warranty Period
Engine Entire Unit
D 21" Commercial Duty
Walk Mowers
With GTS 200 Engine 2 year limited 1 year limited. . . .
Without GTS 200 Engine 1 year limited 1 year limited.
D All Others 45 day limited 45 day limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Do You Get Warranty Service?
Should you feel your TORO Product requires warranty serĆ
vice, contact the dealer who sold you the product or any AuĆ
thorized TORO Service Dealer or TORO Master Service DealĆ
er. The Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good
reference source. The dealer will either arrange service at
his/her dealership or recommend another Authorized Service
Dealer who may be more convenient. You may need proof of
purchase (copy of registration card, sales receipt, etc.) for
warranty validation.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer's
analysis of the defect in materials or workmanship or if you
need a referral to a TORO Service Dealer, please feel free to
contact us at the following address:
Toro Customer Service Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
612-888-8801
800-348-2424
A Full Warranty
(Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)
Walk
Mowers
What Must You Do To Keep The Warranty In Effect?
You must maintain your TORO Product by following the mainĆ
tenance procedures described in the operator's manual. Such
routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by
you, is at your expense.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover?
and
How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty?
There is no other express warranty except for special emission
system coverage on some products and the TORO Starting
Guarantee on GTS Engines. This express warranty does not
cover:
D Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters,
fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, blade sharpening,
blade worn out, cable/linkage adjustments or brake and clutch
adjustments.
D Any product or part which has been altered or misused or
required replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of
proper maintenance.
D 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.
D Pickup and delivery charges.
All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an
Authorized TORO Service Dealer using Toro approved replaceĆ
ment parts.
Repair by an Authorized TORO Service Dealer is your sole
remedy under this warranty.
The Toro Company is not liable for indirect, incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the use of the
TORO Products covered by this warranty, including any
cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or serĆ
vice during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use
pending completion of repairs under this warranty. Some
states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequenĆ
tial damages, so the above exclusion 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.
* Normal residential purposes means mowing the lawn on
the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location
is considered commercial use and the commercial use
warranty would apply.
THE TORO PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY
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 The Toro Company.
COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA