Form No. 3440-166 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22287—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. Visit 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 ........................................ 6 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. decal94-8072 94-8072 decal116-7583 116-7583 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 4.
decal130-6722 130-6722 1. Attention—read the Operator's Manual. decal130-9670 130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts. decal125-8404 125-8404 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. decal133-8062 133-8062 decal125-8406 125-8406 1. Choke 2. Fast 3.
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 g324197 Figure 4 7
3 Installing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234486 Figure 5 4 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g230180 Figure 6 8
5 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.
6 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 8 7 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 24).
Specifications Product Overview Model 22287 g323460 Figure 9 1. Handle 7. Fuel-tank cap 2. Self-propel-drive bar 8. Air cleaner 3. Blade-control bar 9. Spark plug 4. Adjustment for the self-propel drive 10. Cutting-height lever (4) 5. Throttle 11. Oil fill/dipstick 6. Rear deflector (not shown) 12. Recoil-start handle g231061 Figure 10 1. Grass bag 2. Rear-discharge plug 11 Weight Length Width Height 54 kg 156 cm 56 cm 95 cm (120 lb) (61.3 inches) (22 inches) (37.
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. g231765 Figure 12 Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (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 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. Set all wheels to the same cutting height (Figure 14).
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor • When you release the blade-control bar, the footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident. 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. • Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. • Keep bystanders out of the operating area.
Starting the Engine g323304 Figure 15 Shutting Off the Engine 1. Release the blade-control bar and move the throttle-control lever to the STOP position. 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. Operating the Self-Propel Drive 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).
g240765 Figure 17 1. Self-propel-drive bar Recycling the Clippings This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare the machine to recycle: • If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it (A of Figure 18). • If the rear-discharge plug is not installed, grip it by the handle, raise the rear deflector, and insert it into the rear-discharge chute until the latch locks into place (B of Figure 18).
Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. WARNING The blades are sharp; contacting the blades can result in serious personal injury.
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 19). 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 19). 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 19). 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 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. for hauling. Cleaning under the Machine 4. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 20). 5.
Maintenance Maintenance Safety • Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug before performing any maintenance procedure. • Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing the machine. • The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. Do not repair or alter the blade(s). • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. g290633 • Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
3. oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 8 through 10 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 23). • If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. 11. Install the dipstick securely. 12. Recycle the used oil properly.
g000533 Figure 27 g002805 1. Gasket 1. Center-electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 3. Air gap (not to scale) 8. Install the new filter until the gasket contacts the filter base, then hand tighten the filter an additional 2/3 turn. 6. Carefully install the spark plug by hand (to avoid cross threading) until it is hand tight. 7. 9. Fill the crankcase to the correct level on the dipstick with fresh oil; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 13). Tighten the spark plug to 23 N∙m (2.
Maintaining the Blade knob (Figure 28) clockwise 1 turn and repeat steps 4 through 6. Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 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 valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the left. 4. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 5. Tip the machine onto its right side (air cleaner up) as shown in Figure 29.
Inspecting the Blade Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear, especially where the flat and the curved parts meet (Figure 30A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade, check the blade before using the machine. If you notice a slot or wear (Figure 30B and Figure 30C), replace the blade; refer to Removing the Blade (page 26).
Cleaning under the Belt Cover screwdriver shank clamped horizontally in a vise (Figure 33). 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 34) from the mower housing. g002280 Figure 33 Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. 2.
Cleaning the Wheels Storage Service Interval: Every 40 hours 1. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 22). Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris from the wheel-gear area. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected.
6. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter (page 22). 7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 8. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Removing the Machine from Storage 1. Check and tighten all fasteners. 2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow out the excess oil from the cylinder. 3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
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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