Form No. 3357-403 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22198—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Figure 1 Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. 1.
Contents Cleaning under the Belt Cover............................. 26 Storage....................................................................... 26 Preparing the Fuel System................................... 26 Preparing the Engine.......................................... 26 General Information .......................................... 26 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage............ 27 Troubleshooting......................................................... 28 Introduction.....................
Safety • All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users. • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property. This lawn mower meets the CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers and the B71.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes. • Never raise deck with the blades running. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations. • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units. • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 94-8072 68-7410 98-4387 74-1970 1. Transmission speeds 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 2.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 Description Use Qty. Handle Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) Washer Thin locknut (5/16 inch) Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Locknut (5/16 inch) Bag support rod Cap locknut Cable tie Self-tapping screw Fuel tank 1 2 4 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 Discharge tunnel plug 1 Install the discharge tunnel plug. No parts required – Fill the crankcase with oil. Install the handle. Install the fuel tank.
3. Slide the bag support rod through the second from the top mounting holes in the handle and secure each end with a cap locknut (Figure 3). 3 4. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to the left handle below the bag support rod. Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug 2 Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Installing the Fuel Tank Procedure Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Self-tapping screw 1 Fuel tank Discharge tunnel plug 1.
4 Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. You must fill the engine crankcase with oil before starting the engine. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level for oil specifications and instructions. Figure 6 1. Spring clip 4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug.
Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel drive and the blade control bar operate properly. When you release the blade control bar, the blade and self-propel drive should stop. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer engine life. You may use leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available. Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
DANGER When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling. • Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug Stopping the Engine 1. Release the blade control bar and move the throttle control to the Off position. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not use the lawn mower or if you leave it unattended. 2. Insert the plug; refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug. Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive 3.
10. Release the blade control bar; refer to position B in Figure 17. You should hear a “bang.” The blade should stop in 3 seconds. Figure 17 Figure 14 11. Immediately push the lawn mower over the newspaper ball. 12. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 13. Walk around the lawn mower to check for the newspaper ball. If the ball did not go under the deck, repeat steps 6 through 12. 14. Pull the lawn mower away from the newspaper.
4. Release the blade control bar (Position B in Figure 18). handle. The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that the blade is engaged and rotating. 5. Release the blade control bar. If the bag does not immediately deflate, it indicates that the blade is still rotating. The blade brake clutch may be deteriorating, and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe operating condition. Have the lawn mower inspected and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.
Installing the Grass Bag Mowing with the Grass Bag 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator's or bystander's direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders. 2. Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully forward and that the pin is engaged in the catch (Figure 20). Check the grass bag frequently.
inch (76 mm) cutting height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the 2 inch (51 mm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. • Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the area of operation. • Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects. Never deliberately mow over any object.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Change the engine oil without the oil filter. Before each use or daily • • • • • Check the engine oil level. Check the operation of the blade brake clutch. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Clean under the lawn mower housing. Clean the discharge tunnel and plug.
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Lubricating the Pivot Arms Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting. Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). 2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 22).
Changing the Engine Oil WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Change the engine oil without the oil filter. Every 50 hours Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. Oil Capacity With oil filter 29 ounces (0.85 L) Without oil filter 22 ounces (0.65 L) 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11). 4.
Fuel System Maintenance 11. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 12. Run the engine for about 3 minutes. 13. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and check for oil leakage around the filter. Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 14. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level. 15. Recycle the used oil filter according to local codes. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the fuel hose and replace it if necessary.
Drive System Maintenance Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable Service Interval: Every 100 hours Service Interval: Every 100 hours If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive control knob on the rear of the gear box. Whenever you install a new blade brake cable assembly or replace the belt, adjust the blade brake cable. 1.
Blade Maintenance Maintaining the Cutting Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11). Figure 32 3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter. 3. Wear 4. Slot formed 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade 4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Figure 31).
Balancing the Blade Cleaning 1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or screwdriver shank clamped horizontally in a vise (Figure 34). Cleaning under the Lawn Mower Housing To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 35). Figure 34 Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. 2.
Scraping Method Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn mower, scrape it clean. 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11). 2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter. Service Interval: Every 50 hours Clean the blade brake clutch shield at the end of each mowing season to ensure the best performance and to prevent parts from degrading.
Storage bolts on tabs to secure the blade brake clutch shield to the deck. To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance. 9. Install the blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the 2 blade nuts. 10. Turn the lawn mower upright. 11. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected.
4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining the Cutting Blade. 5. Clean the blade brake clutch shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield. 6. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter. 7. Lubricate the pivot arms; refer to Lubricating the Pivot Arms. 8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 9. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage 1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine does not start Engine starts hard or loses power Possible Cause 1. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel. 1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2. The throttle lever is not in the Choke position. 3. The wire is not connected to the spark plug. 4. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. 2. Move the throttle lever to the Choke position. 3.
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