Form No. 3357-416 Rev A 53cm Heavy-Duty Rear Bagging Lawn Mower Model No. 22177TE—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.
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 .................................................................. 4 General Lawn Mower Safety ................ 4 Sound Pressure.
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter ................................. 24 Drive System Maintenance......................... 25 Adjusting the Self-propel Drive................................. 25 Servicing the Wheels.......................... 25 Controls System Maintenance.................... 26 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable................................. 26 Blade Maintenance .................................... 26 Maintaining the Cutting Blade ............ 26 Cleaning ....................
Safety • Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling. • Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or ad gasoline while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. • 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.
• Avoid operating the lawn mower in wet grass, where feasible. • Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you. • Walk, never run. • Slopes: – Do not mow excessively steep slopes. – Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
Sound Pressure measurements of identical machines per EN 11094. This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at the operator ear of 88 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11094 and EN 836. Vibration, Hand/arm This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of 5.5 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033.
98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 110-4978 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Cutting, dismemberment hazard of hand or foot—stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance on the machine. 4. Cutting, dismemberment hazard of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 5. Warning—stop the engine before leaving the machine.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step 1 2 3 4 Use Qty. Description 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 and fuel line.
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. Step 2 Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line Figure 5 1. Parts needed for this step: 2 1 Plastic clip (2) 4. Secure the bottom of the fuel tank to the fuel tank bracket by installing the self-tapping screws from the bottom. Do not overtighten the screws.
Step 4 Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Figure 6 1. Discharge door handle 2. Procedure Plug, rotated clockwise The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. You must fill it with approximately 30 ounces (0.88 l) of oil before starting the engine. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Operation, page 12 for oil specifications and instructions. 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Figure 6).
Product Overview Figure 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ground speed control lever Bag aligning rod Fuel tank Oil lter Spark plug 6. 7. 8. 9.
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 10 1. Dipstick 2.
Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline. Important: Do not use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system. 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. Important: Do not use gasoline that has been stored since the last mowing season or longer.
2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 4) 3. Move the throttle control to the Choke position. 4. Move the ground speed control to the Neutral (N) position (Figure 8). 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.
Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the control bar 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.
Figure 18 Figure 16 1. 1 inch (2.5 cm) Note: This intermediate position (C) is not the normal operating position of the blade control bar. However, it helps to detect a sticking blade brake clutch system early enough to prevent an unsafe condition later. 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. 4. Release the blade control bar (Position B in Figure 18).
If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative, the blade will continue to rotate when you release the blade control bar. Contact with blade could occur, causing serious injury. Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. • Check the blade brake clutch system operation before each use.
Mowing with the Grass Bag 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. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Figure 20 1. Bag frame on retaining post 2. Pin engaged in catch 3. Handle fully forward; discharge door closed Removing the Grass Bag 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Operating Tips General Tips Operating a lawn mower with its engine running at a speed greater than the factory setting can cause the lawn mower to throw a part of the blade or engine into the operator’s or bystander’s area and result in serious personal injury or death. • Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower. • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the blade could hit and throw.
set the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves. • For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same cutting height setting. • If there are more than 5 inches (12.7 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height.
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 rst 8 operating hours • Change the engine oil. 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 mower housing.
Lubrication 3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease. Lubricating the Pivot Arms 4. Install the grass bag. After every 50 operating hours or when the season ends, lubricate the pivot arms. Engine Maintenance 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting. Servicing the Air Filter 2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 22). Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours. Clean the paper air filter every 100 operating hours.
Note: You can also remove the oil from the crankcase using an oil extractor. 7. Return the mower to its operating position. 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. 9. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. 10. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with fresh oil. Refer to the Filling the Crankcase with Oil. 11. Wipe up any spilled oil. Figure 25 1. Paper air lter 2. Foam pre-cleaner Important: Do not try to clean a paper filter. 6.
Figure 28 1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 3. Air gap (not to scale) Figure 27 1. Gasket 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 8. Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 turn only. 7. Torque the plug to 17 ft-lb (23 N⋅m). 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 9. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with fresh oil Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil. Fuel System Maintenance 10. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 11. Run the engine for about 3 minutes.
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Figure 30 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. 1. 1 inch (2.5 cm) Servicing the Wheels 1. Close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove the grass bag. Removing the Wheels 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
the hub are positioned over the flange of the hole (Figure 31). 3. Place the other wheel half onto the bearing/hub assembly, aligning the wheel and the tire lugs and the mounting holes (Figure 31). 4. Using 2 fully threaded screws or bolts (1/4-20 x 1.50 inch) and non-locking nuts, loosely secure the wheel halves together. Mount the screws or bolts in the opposing holes (Figure 31). Figure 32 1. Spring 2. Cable conduit 5.
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter. A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. 4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Figure 33). • Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged blade. Removing the Blade Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove.
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. Figure 37 1. Right rear wheel Installing the Blade Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the housing. 1.
Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield 7. Remove the blade brake clutch shield and brush or blow all the debris from under the shield and around the blade brake clutch system. Clean the blade brake clutch shield at the end of each mowing season to ensure the best performance and to prevent parts from degrading. Clean the blade brake clutch shield when you sharpen the blade because you need to remove the blade in order to remove the blade brake clutch shield. 1.
Storage General Information 1. Clean the mower housing. Refer to Cleaning under the Mower Housing. To prepare the mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance. 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the mower to keep it clean and protected. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine does not start 1. The fuel tank is empty or 1. Drain and/or ll the fuel the fuel system contains tank with fresh gasoline. stale fuel. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2. The throttle lever is not 2. Move the throttle lever in the Choke position. to the Choke position. 3. The wire is not 3. Connect the wire to the connected to the spark spark plug. plug. 4. The spark plug is pitted, 4.
Problem Engine runs rough Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The wire is not connected to the spark plug. 2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 3. The throttle lever is not in the Fast position. 4. The air lter element is dirty and is restricting the air ow. Lawn mower or engine vibrates excessively 1. The blade is bent or is out of balance. 2. The blade mounting nuts are loose. 3.
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