Form No. 3359-647 Rev A 53cm Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22176TE—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Introduction Contents Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Introduction................................................................. 2 Safety ........................................................................... 3 General Lawn Mower Safety ................
Safety Storage....................................................................... 25 Preparing the Fuel System................................... 25 Preparing the Engine.......................................... 25 General Information .......................................... 25 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage............ 26 Troubleshooting......................................................... 27 Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury.
• If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have dissipated. • Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Preparation • • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary. • Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. • Replace faulty silencers. • If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this out-doors. • Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.
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. 94-6046 1. To start the engine, hold the upper bail against the handle. 2. To engage the traction drive, pull the lower bail toward the handle. 3. To stop the engine, release the upper bail. 98-4387 1.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 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 1 2 4 2 2 2 1 2 1 Install the handle. No parts required – Install the starter rope. Self-tapping screw Fuel tank 2 1 Install the fuel tank and fuel line. Discharge tunnel plug 1 Install the discharge tunnel plug.
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). 4. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to the left handle below the bag support rod. 2 Installing the Starter Rope No Parts Required Figure 5 Procedure 1. Fuel tank 2. Elbow fitting Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 4). 3. Fuel line 4. Fuel line clamp 2. Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp (Figure 5).
4 Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Discharge tunnel plug Figure 8 1. Spring clip Procedure 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Figure 7). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while you insert the plug. 4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug. 5 Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil.
Product Overview Figure 11 1. Choke 2. Fast Figure 9 1. Ground speed control lever 2. Blade control bar 3. Throttle control lever 4. Bag aligning rod 5. Fuel tank 6. Oil filter 7. 8. 9. 10. Spark plug Cutting height lever Air filter Oil fill/dipstick Controls The blade control bar, control bar lock, ground speed control lever, throttle control lever, and traction control bar are on the upper handle as shown in (Figure 10). Figure 10 1. Blade control bar 2. Ground speed control lever 3.
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 bail operate properly. When you release the blade control bail, the blade and self-propel drive should stop. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Figure 13 1. Dipstick 2.
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 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. 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.
4. Move the ground speed control to the Neutral (N) position (Figure 10 and Figure 11). 5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. 6. Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control as desired when the engine starts. Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps 3 through 6. Stopping the Engine 1. Release the blade control bar and move the throttle control to the Off position. 2.
and the handle. Lower the control bar to slow the lawn mower when making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving too fast for you. If you lower the control bar too far, the lawn mower stops self-propelling. Squeeze the control bar closer to the handle to increase the ground speed. When you hold the control bar tight against the handle, the lawn mower self-propels at the maximum ground speed.
If the discharge door does not close completely, the lawn mower could throw objects, causing serious personal injury or death. If you cannot close the door because the grass clippings clog the discharge area, stop the engine and gently move the discharge door handle back and forth until you can close the door completely. If you still cannot close the door, remove the obstruction with a stick, not your hand. Figure 19 1.
• Sharpen the blade. • Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. • Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower. • Cut the grass more frequently. Mow only in dry conditions. • Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. • Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck after each mowing. See Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing.
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. Before each use or daily • • • • • Check the engine oil level. Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar. 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 After every 25 operating hours or when the season ends, lubricate the pivot arms. 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting. 2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 20). Every 100 hours Every 300 hours Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours. Clean the paper air filter every 100 operating hours.
Oil may be hot after engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 15). 4. Place a suitable drain pan under the right side of the mower. Figure 22 1. Screw 2. Cover 3. Paper air filter 5. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. 6.
Servicing the Spark Plug Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Service Interval: Every 100 hours Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 15). 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3.
Fuel System Maintenance Drive System Maintenance Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 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.
Controls System Maintenance Blade Maintenance Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Maintaining the Cutting Blade 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Before each use or daily 3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter.
Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge. Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. 2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.
Scraping Method Cleaning If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn mower, scrape it clean. Cleaning under the Lawn Mower Housing 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 15). 2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 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 34).
Storage Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious injury or kill the operator or bystanders. To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance. Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one of the following is true: Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the lawn mower housing. 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.
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.
Problem Mower does not self-propel Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The self-propel drive cable is out of adjustment or is damaged. 1. Adjust the self-propel drive cable. Replace the cable if necessary. 2. There is debris under the belt cover. 2. Clean the debris from under the belt cover.
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