Form No. 3401-798 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22297—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
WARNING Model No. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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 ........
• Wear appropriate clothing including eye protection, • • • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed slip-resistant, substantial footwear, and hearing protection. Tie back long hair. Do not wear jewelry. 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.
125-8404 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. 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.
Important: Ensure that the bolt heads are on the inside of the handle and the nuts are on the outside of the handle. 3. Set the machine to the desired cutting height; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 12). 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) 3. Flange nut—5/16 inch (2) 2. Handle bracket (2) Figure 4 1. Cable guard 7.
3 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. The engine crankcase (with oil filter) can hold 0.85 L (29 oz) of oil. Use only high-quality SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SH, SJ, or equivalent. Figure 7 1. Recoil-start rope 2.
• Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 9). through 6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the Full mark. 2. Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame (Figure 10). 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.
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.
76 mm (3 inches), 89 mm (3-1/2 inches), 102 mm (4 inches), 114 mm (4-1/2 inches). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil. Refer to 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil (page 9). DANGER Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. DANGER • Shut off the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
Operating the Self-Propel Drive This machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), and 3 (fast); it also has a Neutral (N) position. The self-propel-drive lever is located below and behind the fuel tank (Figure 18). Figure 16 1. Primer 4. Hold the blade-control bar in the Run/Shift position, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the handle (Figure 17). Figure 18 1. Self-propel-drive lever 1. Move the self-propel-drive lever to the desired ground speed. 2. Start the engine. 3.
Bagging the Clippings Run/Shift position (Figure 19) whenever you change the ground speed. Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the blade-control bar and the handle. Lower the bar to decrease the ground speed when you are making a turn or if the machine is moving too fast for you. If you lower the bar too far, the machine stops self-propelling.
Removing the Grass Bag • Keep the engine in good running condition. • Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more DANGER clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces engine performance. The machine can throw grass clippings and other objects through an opening in the mower housing. Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to you or to bystanders.
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 8 hours • Change the engine oil and the oil filter. After the first 25 hours • Tighten any loose fasteners. Before each use or daily • • • • • Check the engine-oil level. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage.
Engine Maintenance Changing the Engine Oil Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 100 hours Oil Capacity Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). 0.85 L (29 oz) Without oil filter 0.65 L (22 oz) 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil. Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 14. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 11). 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 15. Recycle the used oil filter properly. 4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Servicing the Spark Plug 5. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17).
Drive System Maintenance Brake Maintenance If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. If the blade brake cable needs to be replaced or is not adjusted properly, adjust the blade brake cable. Adjusting the Blade-Brake Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Cable 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 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. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Figure 29 3. Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the left (Figure 15). 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade 3. Wear 4. Slot formed 4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
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 32). 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 32 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. 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 33). 5. Turn off the water. 6.
Note: To prevent damage to the bearing seals, do not use a high pressure water spray on the bearings. Figure 35 1. Belt cover 4. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the belt area. 5. Install the belt cover. 6. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Cleaning the Wheels Service Interval: Every 40 hours 1. Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris from the wheel-gear area. Figure 36 1. Gears 2. After cleaning, apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the gears.
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 20). 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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