Form No. 3388-514 Rev B 53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22293—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, see the separate product-specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol Introduction This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators.
Contents Safety Safety ........................................................................... 3 General Lawn Mower Safety ..................................... 3 Sound Pressure ...................................................... 5 Sound Power .......................................................... 5 Hand/Arm Vibration .............................................. 5 Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 5 Setup ........................................................
Preparation • Stop the engine • While mowing, always wear substantial, slip-resistant • • • – – – – footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects. Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass catchers, are in place and working correctly.
• Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a CAUTION trailer or a truck. Long-term exposure to noise while operating the machine may cause some hearing loss. • Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both the front and the rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine. Wear adequate hearing protection whenever you operate the machine for an extended period of time.
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 from 5. Warning—wear hearing protection. the machine. 3. Thrown object hazard—Do not operate the mower without the 6. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower rear discharge plug or bag in place.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 Description Use Qty. Handle Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Flange nut (5/16 inch) 1 No parts required – Fill the crankcase with oil. No parts required – Adjust the self-propel drive. No parts required – Assemble the grass bag. 2 Install the handle. 2 4 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
handle with the 2 carriage bolts and the 2 locknuts that you previously removed (Figure 3). 4. Stand behind the machine in the operating position to determine the handle height that is most comfortable for you (Figure 4). Important: Ensure that you do not pinch the cable(s) to the handle with when you install the cable guards onto the handle. 2 Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. Before starting the engine, fill the crankcase with oil.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove the dipstick. 1 6. Read the oil level on the dipstick. • If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 4 through 6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. • If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the Full mark.
Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive and the blade-control bar operate properly. When you release the blade-control bar, the blade and the self-propel drive should stop. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Adjusting the Cutting Height You can change the cutting height at each wheel by adjusting a cutting-height lever. Cutting heights are 25 mm (1 inch), 38 mm (1-1/2 inches), 51 mm (2 inches), 64 mm (2-1/2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 89 mm (3-1/2 inches), 102 mm (4 inches), 114 mm (4-1/2 inches). DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
Starting the Engine Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Cutting Blade 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. 2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 13). This machine is equipped with a blade-brake clutch. Important: To ensure that the blade-brake clutch is working properly, refer to Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch (page 13). The machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), and 3 (fast). The self-propel-drive lever is located below and behind the fuel tank (Figure 14). Figure 13 1.
2. Set all 4 wheels to the 76 mm (3 inch) cutting-height setting; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 11). 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). 4. Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches) in front of the machine (Figure 17). 1 2 G019672 Figure 16 1. Move the blade-control bar to the right. 2. Raise the blade-control bar to the handle.
Figure 19 Figure 18 1. Rear-discharge plug 1. Rear door 2. Rear door 3. Notch (2) 2. Bag-rod end (2) WARNING 3. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (Figure 18). Operating the machine to recycle lawn clippings without the plug in place allows objects to be thrown in your direction or in the direction of bystanders. Also, contact with the blades could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.
Operating Tips 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.
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 and the oil filter. After the first 25 hours • Tighten any loose fasteners. Before each use or daily • • • • • Check the engine-oil level. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage.
Engine Maintenance Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Servicing the Air Cleaner Every 100 hours Oil Capacity Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). With oil filter 0.85 L (29 oz) Without oil filter 0.65 L (22 oz) 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil.
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. Figure 22 1. Gasket 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 9.
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive 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. Figure 23 1. Center-electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 2. Position the machine with the front tires against the wall. 6.
Blade Maintenance Maintaining the Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Figure 26 3. Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the left (Figure 13). 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade 4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. 5. Tip the machine onto its right side (air cleaner up) as shown in Figure 25. 3. Wear 4.
Balancing the Blade WARNING 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 29). A worn or damaged accelerator can break, and a piece of the accelerator could be thrown at you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Inspect the accelerator periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged accelerator. Figure 29 Removing the Blade 1.
6. Ensure that there is slack in the cable and a gap between the blade-brake-control lever and the control bracket when the self-propel-drive bar is not engaged. 7. Install the 2 belt covers on the top of the mower housing. Important: After installing the new blade-brake belt and blade-brake cable, check that the blade-brake clutch is operating properly and that the blade stops within 3 seconds; refer to Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch (page 13). Figure 30 1. Spring 2. Cable clamp and screw 3.
Cleaning 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. Cleaning under the Machine 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Turn off the water. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 32). 6.
Cleaning under the Belt Cover WARNING Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and, under certain conditions, can cause personal injury or property damage. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. 1. Stop 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.
Storage 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the mower housing. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 16). 4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting the Blade (page 20). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 5.
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 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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