Form No. 3418-846 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22298—Serial No. 402100000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. WARNING Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Safety Starting the Engine ........................................... 15 Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 16 Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Blades ..................................... 16 Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch ..................... 17 Recycling the Clippings .................................... 18 Bagging the Clippings....................................... 18 Operating Tips ................................................. 20 After Operation .......
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 missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. decal94-8072 94-8072 decal116-7583 116-7583 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. Do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 4.
decal130-9656 130-9656 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Slow 4. Engine—stop (shut off) decal130-9670 130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts.
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine.
2 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g235723 Figure 4 7
3 Installing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234486 Figure 5 4 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g230180 Figure 6 8
5 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.
6 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 8 7 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 25).
Product Overview g231779 Figure 11 1. Blade-control lock-lever 2. Blade-control bar g239096 Figure 9 1. Handle 2. Self-propel-drive bar 6. Throttle-control lever 7. Air cleaner 3. Blade-control bar 8. Spark plug 4. Rear deflector (not shown) 9. Cutting-height lever (4) 5. Fuel-tank cap 10. Oil fill/dipstick g231061 Figure 10 1. Grass bag 2. Rear-discharge plug 11 3. Handle 4.
Operation – Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. • Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Before Operation – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Before Operation Safety – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel Note: The capacity of the fuel tank is 3.8 L (1.0 US gallon). stabilizer to the fuel all gasoline. Mix the stabilizer with gasoline less than 30 days old. Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.
Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off 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. g234297 Figure 13 During Operation and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
• If the engine has been running the muffler will be • Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in wet conditions. • • Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause the machine to overturn or cause you to lose your balance or footing.
g234784 Figure 15 Shutting Off the Engine Release the blade-control bar and move the throttle-control lever to the STOP position. 2. Start the engine. 3. To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the drive bail (Figure 17). Note: Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever (Figure 14) to the left if you will not be starting the engine soon afterward.
To engage the blades, do the following: 1. Push and hold the blade-control lock lever forward to release the blade-control bail (A of Figure 18). 2. Pull the blade-control bail to the handle and release the blade-control-lock lever; the blade should engage (A of Figure 18). 3. Release the blade-control bail to disengage the blade (B of Figure 18). The blade-control-lock lever resets to lock the blade-control bail.
Recycling the Clippings This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare the machine to recycle: • If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it (A of Figure 19). • If the rear-discharge plug is not installed, grip it by the handle, raise the rear deflector, and insert it into the rear-discharge chute until the latch locks into place (B of Figure 19).
g236745 Figure 20 Removing the Grass Bag DANGER The machine can throw grass clippings and other objects through an opening in the machine 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. • Never open the rear deflector on the machine when the engine is running. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
Operating Tips General Tips • Review the safety instructions and read this • • • • • • • manual carefully before operating the machine. Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the blade could hit and throw. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the area of operation. Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects. Never deliberately mow over any object.
Cleaning under the Machine no longer see clippings being washed out from 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 21). 4. Shut off 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.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Change the engine oil. After the first 25 hours • Tighten any loose fasteners. Before each use or daily • • • • • Check the engine-oil level. Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage. Check the stopping time of the blade brake.
Servicing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 50 hours Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 13. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and check for oil leakage around the filter. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 14. 4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer to 5 Filling the Engine with Oil (page 8). 5. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 23). 15. Recycle the used oil filter properly. 6.
Maintaining the Blade Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. 1. Move the machine outside and onto a paved surface near a solid wall to safely prevent the machine from moving forward while the engine is running. 2. Position the machine with the front tires against the wall.
WARNING A worn or damaged accelerator can break, and a piece of the accelerator could be thrown toward 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 29 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. 2. Remove the blade nuts, the accelerator, and the blade (Figure 29).
2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge) until neither end of the blade drops. Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, and the blade nuts. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the mower housing for proper installation. Note: Torque the blade nuts to 20 to 37 N∙m (15 to 27 ft-lb).
6. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield Service Interval: Every 50 hours Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield to ensure the best performance and to prevent parts from degrading. Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield when you sharpen the blade, because you need to remove the blade in order to remove the blade-brake-clutch shield. g240206 Figure 36 1. Slack— 8 mm (5/16 inch) 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 8.
7. Cleaning the Wheels Remove the screws that secure the blade-brake-clutch shield to the mower housing (Figure 38). 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. Return the machine to the operating position. Service Interval: Every 40 hours 1.
Storage 8. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 22). Removing the Machine from Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. Preparing the Fuel System Empty the fuel from the fuel tank when mowing for the last time before storing the machine. 1. Run the engine until it shuts off from running out of fuel. 2. Choke the engine and start it again. 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 fuel. 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.
