Form No. 3401-795 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22296—Serial No. 316000001 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 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ................................. 8 3 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive........
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses and • • • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed ear protection. 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. Do not operate the machine unless they are 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.
125-8407 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Slow 4. Engine—stop 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 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.
Important: Ensure that the bolt heads are on the inside of the handle and the nuts are on the outside of the handle. 4. Route the control cables between the deck and the handle to protect the cables from being damaged (Figure 4). Figure 6 1. Carriage bolt—5/16 x 1-1/2 inches (2) Figure 4 1. Cable guard 3. Flange nut—5/16 inch (2) 2. Handle bracket (2) 3. Cable(s) 2. Handle 7.
3 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 19). Figure 7 1. Dipstick 3. Lower-limit mark 4 2. Upper-limit mark Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then follow the procedure in this section. Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required 1.
Product Overview Figure 10 g027290 Figure 9 1. Handle 6. Spark plug 2. Throttle 7. Cutting-height lever (4) 3. Rear door 8. Oil fill/dipstick 4. Fuel-tank cap 9. Grass bag 5. Air cleaner 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. Front cutting-height lever (2) 2.
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Cutting Blade This machine is equipped with a blade-brake clutch. 1 Important: To ensure that the blade-brake clutch is working properly, refer to Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch (page 13). 2 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 16). G019672 Figure 18 1. Move the blade-control bar to the right. 2. Raise the blade-control bar to the handle.
Checking without the Grass Bag 1. Move the machine onto a paved surface in a non-windy area. 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). Figure 20 4. Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches) in front of the machine (Figure 19). 1. Rear-discharge plug 2.
Operating Tips General Tips • Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the machine. • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other • • • Figure 21 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 20). debris that the blade could hit and throw. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the area of operation.
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. • When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) tall, first mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long and the leaves clump on top of the lawn, the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall. • Alternate the mowing direction.
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. Before each use or daily • • • • • • Check the engine-oil level. Inspect the air cleaner elements. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage. Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
14. Securely install the cover with the 2 nuts that you removed in step 3. 5. Remove the foam and paper elements from the base of the air cleaner (Figure 22). 6. Remove the foam element from the paper element (Figure 22). Changing the Engine Oil 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.
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 26 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 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.
Figure 34 Figure 35 1. Belt cover 1. Blade 2. Blade nuts 3. Accelerator 4. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the belt area. 5. Install the belt cover. 4. Screw 5. Blade-brake-clutch shield 7. Remove the screws that secure the blade-brake-clutch shield to the mower housing (Figure 35). 6. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 8. Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush or blow all the debris from under the shield and around the blade-brake-clutch.
Storage 2. After cleaning, apply a small amount of anti-seize to the gears. 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 17). 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.
4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting the Blade (page 20). 5. Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield (page 24). 6. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 17). 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.
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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