Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsLawn MowersToro 22210

FormNo.3418-378RevB

30inTurfMaster

™

Walk-BehindLawnMower

ModelNo.22210—SerialNo.402100000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,

hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting

grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialor

commercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting

brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor

productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga

dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode

Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon

anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered

landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark

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WARNING

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Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................2

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*3418-378*B

Summary of content (36 pages)

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Form No. 3418-378 Rev B 30in TurfMaster™ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Model No. 22210—Serial No. 402100000 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction g000502 This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
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Safety General Safety ................................................... 2 Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3 Setup ........................................................................ 5 1 Installing the Handle ........................................ 5 2 Adjusting the Handle Height............................. 5 3 Filling the Engine with Oil ................................. 7 4 Assembling the Grass Bag............................... 7 Product Overview ......................
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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 missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark decal116-7581 116-7581 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts.
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decal116-7583 116-7583 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. Do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. 5. Warning—wear hearing protection. 3. Thrown object hazard—do not operate the machine without the rear-discharge plug or bag in place. 6.
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Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. 1 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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2 Adjusting the Handle Height No Parts Required Procedure g235868 Figure 4 6
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3 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.
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4 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g235870 Figure 6 8
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Controls Product Overview g019652 Figure 9 Throttle (Throttle lever not shown for the sake of clarity) g033084 1. Choke 2. Fast Figure 7 1. Spark plug (under brush guard) 8. Grass bag 2. Air filter 9. Rear cutting-height lever 3. Throttle lever 4. Oil fill/dipstick 10. Fuel-shutoff valve 11. Oil filter 5. Fuel-tank cap 12. Belt cover 6. Rear door 13. Front cutting-height lever 7. Handle 14. Belt-cover-access panel 3. Slow 4. Stop g237183 Figure 10 Control bar 1.
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Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Before Operation – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Before Operation Safety Filling the Fuel Tank General Safety DANGER • Become familiar with the safe operation of the • • • • Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.
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Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height is controlled with a front lever and a rear lever, both on the left side of the machine. To raise or lower the machine, engage the lever, raise or lower the machine, and then disengage the lever.
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Checking the Blade-Stop System Operation 10. Note: If the newspaper ball did not go under the machine, repeat steps 4 through 10. Before each use, check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar. Important: If the newspaper is unravelled or shredded, the blades did not stop properly, which could result in an unsafe operating condition. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Using the Grass Bag Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the blade-stop system operation.
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• Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation. • manufacturer's recommended parts when necessary. Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro® Company only. • Before leaving the operating position, shut off Slope Safety the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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g232243 Figure 14 Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Blades To operate the self-propel drive, pull and hold the drive bail to the handle (Figure 15). g237184 Figure 15 To engage the blades, do the following: 1. Push and hold the blade-control lock lever forward to release the blade-control bail (A of Figure 16). 2. Pull the blade-control bail to the handle and release the blade-control-lock lever; the blade should engage (A of Figure 16). 3.
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Shutting Off the Engine 1. Move the throttle control to the OFF position and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Close the fuel-shutoff valve and disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not use the machine or leave it unattended. Recycling the Clippings This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
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Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it and install the side-discharge deflector before bagging the clippings; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 18). Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (A of Figure 18). 2. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pulling down on the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (B of Figure 18).
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Side-Discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. Installing the Side-Discharge Chute Important: Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove the grass bag if it is installed on the machine; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 17). 3. Insert the rear-discharge plug (A of Figure 19). 4.
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Operating Tips If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try 1 or more of the following: General Tips • Sharpen the blades. • Walk at a slower pace while mowing. • Review the safety instructions and read this • Raise the cutting height on your machine. manual carefully before operating the machine. • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, • Cut the grass more frequently. and other debris that the blades could hit and throw.
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After Operation After Operation Safety 4. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Turn off the water. 6. Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the moisture on the machine and its components. General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the machine to help Scraping under the Machine prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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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 5 hours • Change the engine oil without the oil filter. • Service the blade-drive system. Before each use or daily • Check the engine-oil level. • Check the blade-stop system operation.
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Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil without the oil filter. Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil (more often in dusty conditions). Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
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Note: Make sure that the oil-filter gasket comes off with the filter. g019648 Figure 23 5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the operating position. 6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube. 7. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine. 8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove the dipstick. 10. g019650 Figure 24 1. Oil filter 7.
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Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Filter Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Clean around the spark plug. 4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the fuel hose and replace it if necessary. Every 100 hours—Clean the fuel-tank filter.
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Changing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 100 hours 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Close the fuel-shutoff valve (Figure 27). g208925 Figure 28 g019924 1. Belt-tension spring 5. Blade-drive belt 2. Adjusting bolt 6. Wall 3. Gap 7. Belt cover 4. Adjusting nut 8. Belt-cover-access panel 2. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the belt cover and around all the parts. 3.
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Servicing the Blades Inspecting the Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blades properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 30). If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove the blades and have them sharpened or replace them.
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Removing the Blades Checking for Bent Blades 1. Rotate the blades until they are positioned as shown in Figure 31. Replace the blades when they strike a solid object, are out of balance, bent, or worn. Use only genuine Toro replacement blades. 1. Use a block of wood to hold each blade steady and turn the blade bolt counterclockwise as shown in Figure 32. g016532 Figure 31 1. Front of cutting deck 3. Measure from the cutting edge to a smooth, level surface g232790 Figure 32 2.
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Installing the Blades Note: The blades should be perpendicular, forming an inverted “T” as shown in Figure 35. WARNING Incorrectly installing the blades could damage the machine or cause an injury to you or bystanders. Install the blades according to the instructions. 1. Install the first blade so that it is horizontal, along with all mounting hardware as shown in Figure 33. g016536 Figure 35 Note: Tighten the bolt with your fingers. 1.
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11. When you have locked the sprockets in place, install the blade-drive belt and the fixed idler pulley. Note: Ensure that the teeth are engaged in the sprockets. 12. Tighten the belt tension to the recommended settings; refer to Servicing the Blade-Drive System (page 25). 13. Remove the rod or screwdriver from the sprockets. 14. Ensure that the blades under the housing are properly aligned; refer to Servicing the Blades (page 26). 15. Install the BBC belt and the BBC belt guard and hardware. 16.
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g208922 Figure 38 1. BBC belt 8. g208921 Figure 39 2. BBC belt guard 1. Cable-clamp screw Remove the BBC belt from the brake-drum pulley and then remove the belt from the machine. 6. 2. Blade-brake cable Pull the cable jacket to remove slack (Figure 40). Note: Do not put tension on the spring. Note: Hold one of the blades using a glove or a rag and turn the blade spindle to help remove the BBC belt. 9. To install a new BBC belt, reverse the steps above. 10.
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4. Remove the belt cover. 5. Remove any debris from under the belt cover. 6. Loosen the bracket and rotate the bracket forward (Figure 43). Note: The bracket prevents the transmission from tipping to the point where the transmission belt comes off. g208923 Figure 41 1. Mark the cable here g196531 Figure 43 g208920 1. Transmission tension spring 4. BBC belt 2. Bracket 3. Transmission 5. Transmission belt 7. Remove the transmission tension spring. 8.
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Preparing the Engine Storage 1. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil and the oil filter; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 22) and Changing the Oil Filter (page 23). 2. Remove the spark plug. 3. Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz), of motor oil to the engine through the spark-plug hole. 4. Slowly pull the starter rope several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder. 5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Troubleshooting Problem The engine does not start. 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 fuel. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2. The fuel-shutoff valve is closed. 3. The throttle lever is not in the correct position. 4. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the fuel system. 5. The wire is not connected to the spark plug. 6. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect.
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Problem There is an uneven cutting pattern. The discharge chute gets plugged up. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. All 4 wheels are not at the same height. 1. Place all 4 wheels at the same height. 2. The blades are dull. 3. You are mowing in the same pattern repeatedly. 4. The underside of the machine contains clippings and debris. 5. The blade spindle is bent. 2. Sharpen and balance the blades. 3. Change the mowing pattern. 1. The throttle lever is not in the Fast position. 1.
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Notes:
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