Form No. 3443-849 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22295—Serial No. 408800000 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 Guards ............................ 6 2 Installing the Handle ........................................ 6 3 Installing the Cable Guards ..............................
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.
decal125-8406 125-8406 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Slow 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.
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 g235013 Figure 4 7
3 Installing the Cable Guards No Parts Required Procedure g235163 Figure 5 4 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g235010 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 25).
Specifications Product Overview Model 22295 Weight Length Width Height 53 kg 155 cm 56 cm 94 cm (117 lb) (61 inches) (22 inches) (37 inches) Attachments/Accessories A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.
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 10 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level. 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 to 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 12). g282801 Figure 12 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.
During Operation from the spark plug before examining the machine for damage. Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation. During Operation Safety • Before leaving the operating position, shut off the General Safety • If the engine has been running, it will be hot and engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot engine.
Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. 2. Open the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the right (Figure 14). g024165 Figure 14 1. Fuel-valve lever 3. Move the throttle-control lever to the CHOKE position (A of Figure 15). Note: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm. 4. Hold the blade-control bar in the Run/Shift position, about 5 cm (2 inches) below the handle (B of Figure 15). 5.
Shutting Off the Engine Release the blade-control bar. The engine should shut off 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 15) to the left if you will not be starting the engine soon afterward. Operating the Self-Propel Drive g348380 Figure 17 1. Handle This machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), and 3 (fast); it also has a Neutral (N) position.
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).
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 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. Inspect the air-filter elements. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage. Check the stopping time of the blade brake.
Servicing the Air Filter 7. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the air-filter elements. 8. Every 50 hours—Clean the air-filter elements. Clean them more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Inspect the foam and paper elements, and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty. If the paper element is excessively dirty, replace it. Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper Every 200 hours—Replace the air-filter elements.
5. Clean around the dipstick. 6. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. 7. Tip the machine onto its right side (air filter up) to drain the oil into the drain pan. 8. After draining the oil, return the machine to the operating position. 9. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube. 10. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine. 11. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 12.
knob (Figure 24) clockwise 1 turn and repeat steps 4 through 6. g024253 Figure 25 1. Blade 2. Accelerator g024465 Figure 24 3. Blade bolt and lock washer 1. Wheel-drive-control knob Inspecting the Blade • If the wheels spin before you fully engage the self-propel-drive bar, the traction belt is too tight. Rotate the wheel-drive-control knob (Figure 24) counterclockwise 1 turn and repeat steps 4 through 6. 8. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage.
Sharpening the Blade DANGER A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Sharpen or replace the blade. Maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions. • Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle (Figure 28A) and inner cutting edge radius (Figure 28B).
WARNING Operating the machine without the accelerator in place can cause the blade to flex, bend, or break, resulting in serious injury or death to you or to bystanders. 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 31) from the mower housing. Do not operate the machine without the accelerator in place. 2. Return the machine to the operating position.
Storage Note: If you operate the machine in extreme conditions, cleaning the wheels more frequently than recommended will increase gear life. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 23). Note: To prevent damage to the bearing seals, do not use a high-pressure water spray on the bearings. 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 24). 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.
California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in California, or manufacturing products that may be sold in or brought into California.
