Form No. 3401-801 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22298—Serial No. 316000001 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 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ................................. 8 3 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive........
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses and • • ear protection. 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. Do not operate the machine unless they are 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.
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.
Important: Ensure that the bolt heads are on the inside of the handle and the nuts are on the outside of the handle. 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) Figure 4 1. Cable guard 3. Flange nut—5/16 inch (2) 2. Handle bracket (2) 3. Cable(s) 2. Handle 7.
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 20). Figure 7 1. Dipstick 3. Add mark 4 2. Full mark 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. No Parts Required 2.
Product Overview Figure 10 g027290 Figure 9 1. Handle 6. Spark plug 2. Rear door 7. Cutting-height lever (4) 3. Fuel-tank cap 8. Oil fill/dipstick 4. Throttle-control lever 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.
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.
Starting the Engine Adjusting the Cutting Height 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. You can change the cutting height at each wheel by adjusting a cutting-height lever. Cutting heights are 25 mm (1 inch), 38 mm (1-1/2 inches), 51 mm (2 inches), 64 mm (2-1/2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 89 mm (3-1/2 inches), 102 mm (4 inches), 114 mm (4-1/2 inches). 2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 14).
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Cutting Blade This machine is equipped with a blade-brake clutch. 1 Important: To ensure that the blade-brake clutch is working properly, refer to Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch (page 13). 2 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 15). G019672 Figure 17 1. Move the blade-control bar to the right. 2. Raise the blade-control bar to the handle.
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 18). Figure 19 1. Rear-discharge plug 2.
Operating Tips 2. Raise and hold up the rear door (Figure 20). 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 • • Figure 20 1. Rear door • 3. Notch (2) 2. Bag-rod end (2) • 3. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (Figure 19). • • 4.
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. • When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) tall, first mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long and the leaves clump on top of the lawn, the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall. • Alternate the mowing direction.
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 Servicing the Air Cleaner Every 100 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). Oil Capacity 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.
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. Figure 23 1. Gasket 2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 9. Install the new filter by rotating it clockwise until the seal contacts the filter housing, then rotate the filter an additional 3/4 turn by hand. 3.
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. If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1.
Brake Maintenance Blade Maintenance Adjusting the Blade-Brake Cable Maintaining the Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. If the blade brake cable needs to be replaced or is not adjusted properly, adjust the blade brake cable. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 2.
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. Figure 28 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 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 31). Figure 31 Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer. Figure 32 1. Spring 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. 2. Cable clamp and screw 3.
Cleaning 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. Cleaning under the Machine 7. Install the 2 belt covers on the top of the mower housing. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 34).
Cleaning under the Belt Cover 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. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. 4. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Turn off the water. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 6.
WARNING Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and, under certain conditions, can cause personal injury or property damage. Avoid fuel spills by emptying the fuel tank as directed; never siphon. 6. Remove the 2 blade nuts, the accelerator, and the blade (Figure 37). Figure 38 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 17)d. 4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting the Blade (page 21). 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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