Form No. 3401-795 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22296—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
g000502 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 ........................
Operation • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Operate the machine only in good light, keeping • The owner/user can prevent and is responsible away from holes and hidden hazards. for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, or property. • Start the engine only from the operating position.
• Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the on Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers replacement parts designed to the exact engineering specifications of our equipment. For peace of mind, insist on Toro genuine parts. machine. Do not store fuel near flames or drain fuel indoors. • Never allow untrained personnel to service the machine. Hauling • Remove the spark-plug wire before making any repairs.
decal116-7583 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.
3. Set the machine to the desired cutting height; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 12). (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 6. 4. Route the control cables between the deck and the handle to protect the cables from being damaged (Figure 4). Important: Ensure that the bolt heads are on the inside of the handle and the nuts are on the outside of the handle. g024169 Figure 6 1. Carriage bolt—5/16 x 1-1/2 inches (2) g033534 Figure 4 1. Cable guard 2.
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). g024162 Figure 7 1. Dipstick 3. Lower-limit mark 2. Upper-limit mark 4 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 1. Move the machine onto a level surface.
Product Overview g024273 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.
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. CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
gasoline may cause performance problems and/or engine damage which may not be covered under warranty. • Do not use gasoline containing methanol. • Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel containers over the winter unless you use a fuel stabilizer. • Do not add oil to gasoline. Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel g024173 Figure 14 stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. 1.
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 14). 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 17). g024274 Figure 16 1. Choke 4. Stop 2. Fast 3. Slow 5. Throttle g024167 Figure 17 1.
Checking without the Grass Bag g019672 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 12). 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 20). Figure 19 1. Move the blade-control bar to the right.
the rear-discharge chute until the latch locks into place (Figure 21). 2. Raise and hold up the rear door (Figure 22). g024172 Figure 21 1. Rear-discharge plug 2. Rear door WARNING g024174 Figure 22 Operating the machine to recycle lawn clippings without the plug in place allows objects to be thrown toward you or bystanders. Also, contact with the blades could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. 1. Rear door 2.
5. Cutting Grass Lower the rear door. • Grass grows at different rates at different times Operating Tips of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut 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.
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.
3. 4. Note: Excess oil in the foam element restricts Remove the 2 nuts that secure the cover (Figure 23). the air flow through the element and may reach the paper filter and clog it. Remove the cover. 12. Note: Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from falling into the base of the air cleaner. 5. Remove the foam and paper elements from the base of the air cleaner (Figure 23). 6. Remove the foam element from the paper element (Figure 23).
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. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Clean around the spark plug. 4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
8. Blade Maintenance For a new traction belt, rotate the drive cable adjustment knob clockwise 1 additional turn to allow for the normal stretching of the belt during the break-in period. Maintaining the Blade Note: You can skip this step if you are adjusting Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. a used belt. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3.
WARNING 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. g002278 Figure 27 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade Removing the Blade 3. Wear 4. Slot formed Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before the mowing season begins.
Balancing the Blade 1. 2. 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 30). Install the new blade-brake cable, but do not tighten the cable clamp on the top of the mower housing (Figure 31). g002280 Figure 30 Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. 2.
4. greater than 8 mm (5/16 inch), the belt will not properly drive the blade. Cleaning Pull the cable tight to remove the slack (but do not stretch the cable spring) and tighten the cable clamp screw to lock the adjustment in place. Cleaning under the Machine 5. Remove the spacer. 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.
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. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Turn off the water. 6. Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the underside of the machine. Scraping Method g024255 Figure 35 If washing does not remove all debris from under the machine, scrape it clean. 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 2.
g024282 Figure 36 g033535 1. Blade 2. Blade nuts 3. Accelerator 4. Screw 5. Blade-brake-clutch shield 7. Remove the screws that secure the blade-brake-clutch shield to the mower housing (Figure 36). 8. Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush or blow all the debris from under the shield and around the blade-brake-clutch. 9. Tighten the screws to secure the blade-brake-clutch shield to the housing. 10. Install the blade, the accelerator, and the 2 blade nuts. 11.
Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 17). 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the mower housing. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 4.
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.
The Toro Warranty Landscape Contractor Equipment (LCE) A Limited Warranty (see warranty periods below) Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.