Form No. 3384-559 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 Introduction .................................................................. 2 Safety ........................................................................... 3 General Safety......................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 5 Setup ............................................................................ 7 1 Installing the Handle .............................................
• 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.
• Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or truck. • Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and 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. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Manufacturer's Mark 1.
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 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 2 4 No parts required – Install the starter rope. No parts required – Fill the crankcase with oil. No parts required – Adjust the self-propel drive. 2 Install 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). Important: Ensure that you do not pinch the cable(s) to the handle with when you install the cable guards onto the handle. 2 Installing the Recoil-start Rope No Parts Required Procedure Pull the recoil-start rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 6). Figure 4 1. Handle 4.
through 6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. 3 • 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). Filling the Crankcase with Oil Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. No Parts Required Procedure 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.
Checking the Engine-oil Level • Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use. Never use gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol).
3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting-height setting. Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. 2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 12). Figure 14 1. Handle 2. Blade-control bar in the Run/Drive position Figure 12 3. Blade-control bar in the Run/Shift position—about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the handle 4. Blade-control bar in the Stop position 5.
Operating the Self-Propel Drive Run/Shift position (Figure 16) 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.
• Keep the engine in good running condition. • Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more • For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same cutting height setting. clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces engine performance. • If there are more than 12.7 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 mower housing.
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. Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
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 20) 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.
Balancing the Blade 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 27). Figure 25 Figure 27 3. Wear 4. Slot formed 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before the mowing season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge. 2.
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 mower housing. Cleaning under the Mower Housing 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 mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 28). 6.
Storage To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 16). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. Preparing the Fuel System WARNING Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time and explode if it comes into contact with an open flame. • Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting the Blade (page 19). 5. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 17). 6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 7. 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. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow out the excess oil from the cylinder. 3.
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 wire is not connected to the spark plug. 3. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. 2. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 1. Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. 2.
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