Form No. 3389-591 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22295—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Figure 2 Introduction 1. Safety alert symbol 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. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Contents Safety Safety ........................................................................... 3 General Safety......................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 5 Setup ............................................................................ 7 1 Installing the Handle ............................................. 7 2 Installing the Recoil-Start Rope ............................... 8 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ........
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed • Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety • • glasses, and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects, such as rocks, toys, and wire, which can be thrown by the machine. Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches, and shields are attached and functioning properly.
Hauling • Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a • Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, trailer or truck. or ropes. Both the front and the rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine. Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
125-8406 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Slow 130-6722 1. Attention—read the Operator's Manual. 130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place.
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 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 – Install the starter rope. 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.
3. Set the machine to the desired cutting height; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 11). 6. Position each cable guard onto the handle with the cable(s) inside the guard, and secure each to the 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).
3 • Filling the Crankcase with Oil through 6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. If the oil level is above the upper-limit mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the Full mark. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17). Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. 7. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight.
Product Overview Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 8). 2. Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame (Figure 9). Figure 10 1. Handle 6. Spark plug 2. Blade-control bar 7. Cutting-height lever (4) 3. Rear door 8. Oil fill/dipstick 4. Fuel-tank cap 9. Grass bag 5. Air cleaner g027290 Figure 9 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 9). 10 10.
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. DANGER 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. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Stop 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. 1. Pull the cutting-height lever toward the wheel (Figure 13) and move the lever to the desired setting. Figure 13 Figure 15 1. Rear cutting-height lever (2) 2.
6. When the engine starts, move the throttle-control lever to the Fast position (Figure 15). Stopping the Engine Release the blade-control bar. Both the engine and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Note: Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever (Figure 14) to the left if you will not be starting the engine soon afterward. Figure 18 Operating the Self-Propel Drive 1.
Figure 19 1. Rear-discharge plug 2. Rear door WARNING 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. Figure 20 1. Rear door 3. Notch (2) 2. Bag-rod end (2) 3. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (Figure 19).
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 20 hours • Change the engine oil. • Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the flywheel brake pad. Before each use or daily • • • • • • Check the engine-oil level. Inspect the air cleaner elements. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage.
Changing the Engine Oil 6. Remove the foam element from the paper element (Figure 21). Service Interval: After the first 20 hours—Change the engine oil. Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil. 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil. Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. WARNING Oil may be hot after engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. 2.
Servicing the Spark Plug Drive System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect, clean, and adjust the spark plug gap; replace the spark plug if necessary. Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1.
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 25 3. Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the left (Figure 14). 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 24. 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 28). 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 28 Removing the Blade 1.
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 29). 6.
Cleaning under the Belt Cover Storage Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 16). 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 3. Remove the belt cover (Figure 31).
4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting the Blade (page 19). 5. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 16). 6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 7. 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.
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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