Form No. 3389-599 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22297—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 Installing the Recoil-Start Rope ............................... 8 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ........
• 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.
130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 125-8403 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. 125-8404 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. 130-6722 1. Attention—read the Operator's Manual.
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.
3. Set the machine to the desired cutting height; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 11). 6. Position each cable guard onto the handle with the cable(s) inside the guard, and secure each to the 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).
3 • Filling the Crankcase with Oil 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. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17). 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. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight.
Product Overview Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 8). 2. Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame (Figure 9). Figure 10 1. Handle 7. Spark plug 2. Blade-control bar 8. Cutting-height lever (4) 3. Rear door g027290 Figure 9 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 9). 10 9. Oil fill/dipstick 4. Fuel-tank cap 10. Grass bag 5. Air cleaner 6. Primer 11.
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 15 1. Primer 4. Hold the blade-control bar in the Run/Shift position, about 2.
Operating the Self-Propel Drive Run/Shift position (Figure 18) whenever you change the ground speed. 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. Squeeze the bar closer to the handle to increase the ground speed.
Removing the Grass Bag Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. DANGER 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. • Never remove the grass bag and then start the engine without the discharge plug installed on the machine.
• For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same • Keep the engine in good running condition. • Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more cutting height setting. clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces engine performance. • If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height. This makes it easier to feed the leaves under 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 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 Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 100 hours Servicing the Air Cleaner 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). With oil filter 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.
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 14. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 11). 4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. 15. Recycle the used oil filter properly. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17). Servicing the Spark Plug 6. Place a rag under the oil filter (Figure 22) to catch any oil that may leak out as you remove the oil filter.
Drive System Maintenance Blade Maintenance Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Maintaining the Blade 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.
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. Figure 27 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade Removing the Blade 3. Wear 4. Slot formed 1. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove. Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before the mowing season begins.
Balancing the Blade Cleaning 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 30). Cleaning under the Machine To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 31). Figure 30 Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. 2.
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 If washing does not remove all debris from under the machine, scrape it clean. Figure 33 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Belt cover 2.
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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