Form No. 3418-480 Rev C 53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22280—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
This product complies with all relevant European directives; for details, please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Model No. Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower will be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.
Contents Safety Safety ....................................................................... 3 General Safety ................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4 Setup ........................................................................ 6 1 Removing the Cable Guard.............................. 6 2 Installing the Handle ........................................ 7 3 Installing the Cable Guard................................
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 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. decal130-9656 130-9656 decal112-8760 112-8760 1. Choke 2. Fast 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2.
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 away. 5. Warning—wear hearing protection. 3. Thrown object hazard—do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place. 6.
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine.
2 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g234475 Figure 4 7
3 Installing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234486 Figure 5 8
4 Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.
5 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 7 6 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive No Parts Required Procedure Important: You must adjust the self-propel-drive cable before you operate the machine for the first time. Refer to Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive (page 26).
Product Overview g331712 Figure 10 Control bar 1. Blade-control lock-lever 2. Blade-control bail 3. Handle 4. Drive bail Specifications Model g231063 Figure 8 1. Handle 2. Self-propel-drive bar 6. Throttle-control lever 7. Air cleaner 3. Blade-control bar 8. Spark plug 22280 Length Width Height 59 kg 150 cm 56 cm 107 cm (130 lb) (59 inches) (22 inches) (42 inches) Attachments/Accessories 4. Rear deflector (not shown) 9. Cutting-height lever (4) 5. Fuel-tank cap Weight 10.
Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Before Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Before Operation Safety DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
g230458 Figure 11 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.
Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 13). g272748 Figure 13 1. Remove both handle bolts and corresponding nuts. 2. Move the handle to the desired height position. 3. Secure the handle with the previously removed bolts and corresponding nuts.
Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired.
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor • The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result • • • • • • • • • • • • • footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident. in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. When you release the blade-control bar, the engine should shut off and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Blades 1. Move the self-propel-drive lever to the desired ground speed. 2. Start the engine. 3. To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel-drive bar (Figure 17). This machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), and 3 (fast); it also has a Neutral (N) position. The self-propel-drive lever is located below and behind the fuel tank (Figure 16).
Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch 2. Set all 4 wheels to the 76 mm (3 inch) cutting-height setting; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 15). Check the blade-control bar before each use to ensure that the blade-brake clutch is operating properly. 3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the machine housing (about 76 mm or 3 inches in diameter). Checking with the Grass Bag 4. Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches) in front of the machine. 1.
WARNING Operating the machine to recycle lawn clippings without the plug in place allows objects to be thrown toward you or bystanders. Also, contact with the blades could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings. Never engage the blades without either the rear-discharge plug or the grass bag installed on the machine.
Installing the Grass Bag 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (A of Figure 20). 3. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (B and C of Figure 20). 4. Install the bag-rod ends into the notches at the base of the handle, and rock the bag back and forth to ensure that the bag-rod ends are seated at the bottom of both notches (D of Figure 20). 5.
Operating Tips grass at the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch), 76 mm (3 inch), or 89 mm (3-1/2 inch) cutting-height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. General Tips • Review the safety instructions and read this • • • • • • • manual carefully before operating the machine.
• Secure the machine from rolling. • Close the fuel valve before loading the machine for hauling. Cleaning Under the Machine g002275 Figure 22 1. Right, rear wheel To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 21). Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out the clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the machine. 4.
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. After the first 25 hours • Tighten any loose fasteners. • • • • Before each use or daily Check the engine-oil level and add oil as needed. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage.
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty. 9. Install the cover. Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 50 hours Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 13. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and check for oil leakage around the filter. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 14. 4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer to 4 Adding Oil to the Engine (page 9). 5. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 24). 15. Recycle the used oil filter properly. 6.
Maintaining the Blade Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. 1. Move the machine outside and onto a paved surface near a solid wall to safely prevent the machine from moving forward while the engine is running. 2. Position the machine with the front tires against the wall.
WARNING A worn or damaged accelerator can break, and a piece of the accelerator could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Inspect the accelerator periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged accelerator. g002278 Figure 29 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade Removing the Blade 3. Wear 4. Slot formed Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before the mowing season begins.
Adjusting the Blade-Brake Cable Balancing the Blade 1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or screwdriver shank clamped horizontally in a vise (Figure 32). The blade-brake cable is adjusted at the factory; you do not need to adjust it unless you are replacing the cable or the blade-brake belt. If you need to replace the cable, replace both the cable and the belt at the same time.
7. Cleaning under the Belt Cover Mark the brake cable (Figure 35), then adjust the jacket until there is approximately 8 mm (5/16 inch) of slack (Figure 36). Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Remove the belt cover (Figure 37) from the mower housing. g239133 Figure 35 1. Mark the cable here g024255 Figure 37 1. Belt cover 4.
Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield 8. Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush or blow all the debris from under the shield and around the blade-brake-clutch. Service Interval: Every 50 hours 9. Tighten the screws to secure the blade-brake-clutch shield to the housing. Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield to ensure the best performance and to prevent parts from degrading.
Storage 5. Check the condition of the accelerator; refer to Inspecting the Accelerator (page 27). To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 23). 6. BBC models only: Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield (page 30). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 7.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine does not start. The 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 fuel. 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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