FORM NO. 3322–361 ProLine 21” Recycler II Walk-behind Power Mower Model No. 22162 — 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.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance And Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly . .
General Operation The Toro warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. 1. Read this manual carefully before operating the mower. Become familiar with the controls and proper use of the mower.
2. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 6. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before unclogging discharge tunnel, removing grass bag or discharge tunnel plug. Use a stick, not your hand, to unclog discharge tunnel. Never attempt to unclog the tunnel with the engine running. 3.
Assembly 4. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to left handle below the bag support rod. 5. Pull starter rope through rope guide on handle (Fig. 3). Handle 1. Mount handle to outside of mower housing, using bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” lg. capscrews, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2). 2. Secure handle latches to handle with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/2” lg. capscrews, washers and nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2).
Discharge Tunnel Plug 4 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 6). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while inserting the plug. 3 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 6). Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards. 2 1 2 5 1 530 Figure 4 1. Tank bracket 2. Slots 3. Plastic clips 4. Gas tank 5.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline Before Starting Fill Crankcase With Oil DANGER Fill crankcase with SAE 30 or 10W30 oil until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in (Fig. 8). The maximum crankcase capacity is 26 ounces (0.77 liters) of oil with the oil filter installed and 22 ounces (0.65 liters) without the oil filter installed. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service classification” — SF, SG, SH or SJ.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Toro strongly recommends the use of fresh, clean, UNLEADED regular grade gasoline with an octane rating of 85 or higher in Toro gasoline powered products. Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends engine life, and promotes good starting by reducing the build-up of combustion chamber deposits. In countries other than U.S.A., leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially available and unleaded is unavailable.
• Clean air filter more frequently. Cutting and recutting stirs up more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces engine performance. • Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. • Mow across the marginal areas a second time. • 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 Grass • Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year.
Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. However, cool weather may require priming to be repeated. 5. Pull recoil starter out until positive engagement results; then pull vigorously to start the engine. Allow the engine to warm-up. During warm-up, the equipment can be operated. Regulate throttle as desired when engine starts. Move ground speed control to desired setting. 2 3 1 6. BLADE AND TRACTION OPERATION (Fig.
3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 7). Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD • Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel. 4. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle rearwards while at the same time lift up the spring clip on the bottom of the plug.
2. For easier adjustment, lift housing up so wheel is off ground. Do not place hands under deck to lift housing. Squeeze adjusting lever toward wheel (Fig. 16) and move it to the desired setting. Assure pin on adjusting lever engages notch in mower housing wear plate. Adjust all wheels to the same setting. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD • A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction.
4. Carefully remove pre-cleaner. If pre-cleaner is dirty, carefully wash it in a solution of liquid soap and warm water. Rinse in clear water. Allow to dry thoroughly before using. CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD • When wire is on spark plug, someone could accidentally start the engine. 5. If paper cartridge is dirty, clean the paper filter by tapping it gently on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
2. Remove cap from fuel tank and use pump-type syphon to drain fuel into clean gas can. 4. Remove oil filter and discard it. 5. Using your finger, coat the gasket on the new filter with oil (Fig. 20). Note: This is the only procedure recommended for draining fuel. 1 Changing Crankcase Oil Change oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil while engine is warm. Note: Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
Cleaning Cooling System After every 100 operating hours, clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins and from around carburetor and linkage. Also remove debris from air intake slots on recoil housing. This will ensure proper cooling and optimum engine performance. 1 Adjusting Wheel Drive If mower does not self-propel or self-propels when control bar is more than 1–1/2 inches from the handle, adjust wheel drive control knob on rear of gear box. m–1992 Figure 23 1.
5. REMOVING BLADE—Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded glove. Remove blade nuts, anti-scalp cup, accelerator, and blade (Fig. 24). CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD • Someone could accidentally start the engine. 6. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting angle (Fig. 26). The blade will remain balanced if same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 9). 2. Loosen cable clamp screw until brake cable conduit slides (Fig. 29). Pull cable to remove slack, but do not put tension on spring. Tighten screw to lock adjustment in place. 2 1 232 3 Figure 27 1 1. Grease fitting 278 Figure 29 Lubricating Gear Case 1. Spring 2. Cable clamp screw After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case with #2 Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease. 1. Remove bag. 3.
Discharge Tunnel 4. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct water to flow on ground just in front of right rear tire (Fig. 31). The rotating blade will draw water under the deck and wash out clippings. Let the water run for a few minutes or until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under deck. Always be sure that discharge tunnel door closes securely when handle is released.
Cleaning Blade Brake Clutch Shield Servicing Wheels (Fig. 33) The BBC (Blade Brake Clutch) shield should be cleaned periodically during the mowing season and at the end of each mowing season to ensure best performance and to prevents parts degradation. It is convenient to clean the BBC shield at the same time the blade is being sharpened because the blade needs to be removed in order to remove the BBC shield. 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Reinstall wheel to pivot arm with capscrews, spacer, and locknut. Make sure spacer is positioned between wheel hub and pivot arm. stabilizers with an alcohol base, such as ethanol, methanol or isopropyl. Use fuel additive in recommended quantities as specified on container. Under normal conditions, fuel additives remain effective in fuel for 6–8 months. Fuel Filter 2. Drain oil: refer to Changing Crankcase Oil, page 14.
Accessories For special conditions, the following accessories may be purchased at your local Authorized Toro Service Dealer. 1. Side Discharge Kit, Model No. 59199—Installs in seconds. Rear mounted in place of the grass bag or discharge tunnel plug. Disperses clippings while trimming on both sides (Fig. 35). 2047 Figure 35 1. Side discharge chute 2. Spark Arrestor and Screw (Part No.
Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement A Two Year Limited Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Toro are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. In California, new utility/lawn/garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti–smog standards.
– 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 man
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 period listed below, 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.