FORM NO. 3322–383 ProLine 21” Recycler II Walk-behind Power Mower Model No. 22031 — 9900001 & Up Model No. 22040 — 9900001 & Up Operator’s Manual Para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Figures 5 3 5 5 1 2 3 4 1 1 2290 534 1. Model and serial number decal Model 22040 4. Handle 5. Cable tie 1. Handle latch 2. Bag support rod 3. Cap locknut 2 5 4 2 3 4 1 2 1 534 Model 22031 1. Handle latch 2. Bag support rod 3. Cap locknut 4. Handle 5. Cable tie 122 1. Starter rope EThe Toro Company – 1998 Printed in USA All Rights Reserved 2.
Figures 5 5 7 4 4 6 3 2 1 7 2 3 1. Spark plug wire 2. Primer 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Self-tapping screws Locknut Gas tank retainer Plastic clips 1757 3. Cover 4. Foam element 2264 5. Gas tank 6. Gas tank bracket 7. Tank base 8 6 1 2 2 3 1 m–1914 1. Fuel line clamp 2. Fuel line ii 3. Elbow fitting 1. Discharge door handle 2.
Figures 9 12 1 3 2 222 1 m–1915 1. Throttle control 2. Control bar 3. Fingertip starter 1. Spring clip 13 10 1 2 3 111 1. Add oil to small amount of gasoline 2. Install cap and shake can to mix 11 ! 4 # 4 1 3. Add remaining amount of gasoline 224 Model 22040 1. Ground speed control ! 4 # 4 ! 4 # 4 1 14 2 3 m-3769 976 Model 22040 1. RUN/DRIVE position 2. RUN/SHIFT position 3.
Figures 15 17 2 1 1 225 1. Height-of-cut adjuster 3 m–1912 18 1. Bag frame on retaining post 2. Pin engaged in catch 1 3. Handle fully forward. Discharge door closed. 110 16 1. .032 in. (.81 mm) 1 1 19 2 6 3 4 5 269 m–1913 1. Pin locked in bag notch iv 1. Throttle lever 2. Choke lever 3. Cable clamp screw 4. Throttle cable 5. Throttle bracket 6.
Figures 20 1 22 2 3 4 6 5 483 Model 22031 2 4. Cable adjuster 5. Jam nut 6. Cable conduit 1. Handle 2. Brake lever 3. 3/16”-1/4” 1 1. Screw, nuts, lockwashers 21 202 2. Muffler pipe 1 23 2 3 4 1 203 Model 22040 1. Handle 2. Brake lever 3. 3/16”-1/4” 4. Cable bracket 1.
Figures 24 27 1 2 1 1 228 3 1 Modelo 22040 1. Control knob 1 4 25 1. Sail 2. Flat part of blade 28 270 3. Wear 4. Slot formed 1 153 Model 22040 1. Sharpen at this angle only 1. One inch 26 29 2 1 3 1. Blade 2. Bolt and lockwasher vi 1 757 232 3. Accelerator 1.
Figures 1 30 32 1 1093 1. Right rear wheel 2 224 33 Model 22040 1. Grease fitting 1 2. Belt cover 31 1 2 3 4 5 1 757 6 7 5 7 8 1. Kicker plates 9 296 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Locknuts Wheel spacer Bearing/hub assembly Bearing spacer Wheel half 6. Plastic cover (rear wheels only) (model 22040) 7. Lug 8. Bearing (2) 9. Capscrew 34 1 2047 1.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance And Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handle . . . . . . . . .
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed. WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed. CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not followed.
While Operating 1. Do not run engine indoors. 2. Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm grip on the handle and walk; never run. Never operate mower in wet grass. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. 12. Do not touch engine while it is running or shortly after it is stopped because engine will be hot enough to cause a burn. 13. Refuel only when engine is cool. Maintenance And Storage 3. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Safety and Instruction 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. 50:1 (Model 22031) ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No. 92-1779) ON ENGINE (Part No. 62-7600) ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No. 39-5770) (Model 22031) ON BELT COVER (Part No. 52-2610) (Model 22040) ON BELT COVER (Part No. 52-2620) (Model 22040) ON CONTROL BAR (Part No. 82-2380) ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No.
Assembly 2. Hook the plastic clips on the rear of the gas tank onto the gas tank bracket (Fig. 5). Handle (Fig. 3) 3. Secure gas tank to tank base with (2) self–tapping screws (Fig. 5). Do not overtighten screws. 4. Hook gas tank retainer onto gas tank and slide end of retainer into hole in tank bracket. Secure retainer to tank bracket with locknut (Fig. 5). Do not overtighten locknut. 5. Slide end of fuel line onto elbow fitting. Secure in place with fuel line clamp (Fig. 6). 1. 2.
Before Starting POTENTIAL HAZARD • In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, • • • • in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
ADDITIVES SHOULD NOT BE USED TO TRY TO ENHANCE THE POWER OR PERFORMANCE OF MACHINE. Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the product fuel tank. Oil that is at room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than cold oil. 50:1 Gas/Oil Mixing Chart • Set engine speed to fastest position. Maximum horsepower provides best cutting results. • Clean clippings or leaves from underside of mower deck after each mowing. • Keep engine in good running condition. Cutting and recutting requires more horsepower.
• Set height-of-cut on front wheels one notch lower than rear wheels. (example: set front wheels at 1-#/4” setting and rear wheels at 2-!/4” setting) Cutting Leaves Starting And Stopping 1. CONTROLS—Throttle control, control bar, and fingertip starter are on upper handle (Fig. 12). 2. Push spark plug wire onto spark plug. 3. (CHOKE). STARTING—Move throttle to Cover hole in center of primer with thumb and push once. Lift control bar to handle and hold.
or if mower is moving too fast for you. If you lower control bar too far, the mower will stop self-propelling. Squeeze control bar closer to handle to increase ground speed. When control bar is tight against handle, mower will self-propel at maximum ground speed. Move ground speed control to (neutral) when using the mower for trimming and whenever leaving mower. Using Discharge Tunnel Plug 1. Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig.
5. EMPTYING BAG—Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise discharge door handle and move it forward to engage the locking pin with the catch (Fig. 15). Grasp handles at front and rear of bag and lift bag off mower. Gradually tip bag forward to empty clippings. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bring hands into contact with moving blade. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with blade could cause serious personal injury.
Replacing Spark Plug POTENTIAL HAZARD • If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. Use an NGK BPMR4A spark plug or equivalent. Correct air gap is 0.032” (0.81 mm). Remove plug after every 25 operating hours and check its condition. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 7). 2. Clean around spark plug and remove plug from cylinder head.
into aligned holes to hold adjustment. Push throttle cable until throttle arm makes contact with choke arm. Tighten cable clamp screw. Remove pin if used. Adjusting Brake Cable Whenever a new blade cable assembly is installed, an adjustment is required. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 7). 2. CHECK ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 20)—Move control bar toward handle until slack in wire is removed. Gap between brake lever and handle must be 3/16”–1/4”. See step 3 for adjustment. 3.
Inspecting/Removing/ Sharpening Blade 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 7). 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Draining Gasoline, page 11. 3. Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 26). Avoid rotating blade as starting problems may result. 6. POTENTIAL HAZARD • A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into operator’s or bystander’s area. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Someone could accidentally start engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD • Operating mower without accelerator in place could cause blade to flex, bend or break. 2. Stop engine and remove capscrew, wheel spacer, and locknut mounting wheel to pivot arm. 3. Separate wheel halves from tire by removing (4) capscrews and locknuts. Note: WHAT CAN HAPPEN • A broken blade could cause serious injury or death to operator or bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Do not operate mower without accelerator. Assembly 1.
Discharge Tunnel Always be sure that discharge tunnel door closes securely when handle is released. If debris prevents discharge door from closing securely, clean inside of discharge tunnel and door thoroughly. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill operator or bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Never start or operate the mower unless one of the following is true: 1.
times to ensure all gas is removed from the engine. If gasoline is not drained, gum–like varnish deposits will form and cause poor engine operation, even starting problems. Fuel can be left in gas tank only if a fuel additive, such as Toro’s Stabilizer/Conditioner, is added to gasoline and run through engine before storing. Toro’s Stabilizer/Conditioner is a petroleum distillate based conditioner/stabilizer. Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an alcohol base, such as ethanol, methanol or isopropyl.
Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement A Two Year Limited Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Toro are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. 1997 and later model year utility/lawn/garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small nonroad engines.
– Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system including the choke mechanism or priming system • Fuel pump • Air fuel ratio feed back system • Carburetor and internal parts • Fuel injection system – Air Induction System • Air cleaner • Reed intake system • Intake manifold • Controlled hot air intake system – Ignition System • Spark plug(s) • Ignition coils and electronics • Advance/retard mechanisms – Catalytic Converter/Thermal Reactor System • Catalytic converter • Thermal reactor • Exhaust
Gas, Cordless, Electric, and 21" Commercial Duty Walk Mowers THE TORO PERFORMANCE WARRANTY A Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? What Must You Do To Keep The Warranty In Effect? From the date of purchase, for the periods listed below, the Toro Company promises to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workĆ manship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a comĆ ponent.
