Form No. 3389-595 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22296—Serial No. 314000001 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........
• 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.
125-8407 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.
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.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick. 1 • If the oil level is below the lower-limit 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 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).
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.
If the oil level is below the lower-limit mark, add oil. Refer to 2 Filling the Crankcase with Oil (page 8). DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline • Stop the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. DANGER • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Cutting Blade 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 15). Figure 14 1. Choke 4. Stop 2. Fast 3. Slow 5. Throttle Figure 15 1.
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). 1 2 G019672 4. Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches) in front of the machine (Figure 18). Figure 17 1. Move the blade-control bar to the right.
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. 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.
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 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 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.
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 29 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 31). 6.
Figure 33 Figure 34 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 34). 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 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 19). 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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