Form No. 3357-400 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22197—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 Preparing the Fuel System................................... 25 Preparing the Engine.......................................... 25 General Information .......................................... 25 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage............ 25 Troubleshooting......................................................... 26 Introduction................................................................. 2 Safety ...........................................................................
Training Safety • Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. This lawn mower meets the CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers and the B71.4 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. • If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
Operation Maintenance and Storage • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, muffler, and engine to help prevent fires. • Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting engine. • Only start engine from the operator’s position. • Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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 117-2718 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 68-7410 74-1970 1. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
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. Discharge tunnel plug 1 Install the discharge tunnel plug.
the handle latches to the handle into the other mounting holes in the latches. 3 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). Installing the Fuel Tank 4. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to the left handle below the bag support rod. Parts needed for this procedure: 2 2 Self-tapping screw 1 Fuel tank Procedure Installing the Starter Rope 1.
4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug. 4 5 Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug Filling the Crankcase with Oil Parts needed for this procedure: 1 No Parts Required Discharge tunnel plug Procedure Procedure 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Figure 6). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while you insert the plug. The engine crankcase is shipped without oil.
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.
Stopping the Engine 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.
Adjusting the Cutting Height Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 inch (25 mm), 1-1/2 inches (38 mm), 2 inches (51 mm), 2-1/2 inches (64 mm), 3 inches (76 mm), and 3-1/2 inches (89 mm). DANGER Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. Figure 17 • Stop the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. 1. Bag frame on retaining post 2.
Removing the Grass Bag • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the lawn mower to plug or the engine to stall. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Raise the discharge door handle and move it forward to engage the pin with the catch (Figure 17). 3. Grasp the handles at the front and the rear of the bag and lift the bag off the lawn mower. 4.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: • Sharpen the blade. • Walk at a slower pace while mowing. • Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower. • Cut the grass more frequently. • Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. • Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).
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. 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.
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 19).
Changing the Engine Oil Changing the Oil Filter Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Service Interval: Every 100 hours 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. Every 50 hours Oil Capacity With oil filter 29 ounces (0.85 L) Without oil filter 22 ounces (0.65 L) WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it.
Fuel System Maintenance 9. Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 turn only. 10. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with fresh oil Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil. 12. Run the engine for about 3 minutes. Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 13. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and check for oil leakage around the filter. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the fuel hose and replace it if necessary. 11.
Drive System Maintenance Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable Service Interval: Every 100 hours Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar. 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.
Blade Maintenance 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. Maintaining the Cutting Blade DANGER Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 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.
Cleaning edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Cleaning under the Lawn Mower Housing Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation. Torque the blade bolt to 50 ft-lb (68 N·m). Service Interval: Before each use or daily To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean.
Scraping Method Cleaning under the Belt Cover If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn mower, scrape it clean. 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 12). 2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter. Service Interval: Every 50 hours Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
General Information Storage 1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Clean under the Lawn Mower Housing. To prepare the lawn 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 lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected. 3.
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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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) LCE 21” Commercial Walk Power Mowers Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro® Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product, used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship.