Form No. 3384-562 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22298—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
g000502 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.........................
Operation • Never let children or untrained people operate or • service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, or property. • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Only start engine from the operator's position. • Be sure of your footing, especially when backing Preparation up.
• Never allow untrained personnel to service • • • • • on Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers replacement parts designed to the exact engineering specifications of our equipment. For peace of mind, insist on Toro genuine parts. machine. Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. Use care when checking blade. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace blade. Never straighten or weld it. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
decal116-7583 116-7583 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 5. Warning—wear hearing protection. 3. Thrown object hazard—do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place. 6.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 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. 2 Install the handle. 2 4 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
4. to the handle with the 2 carriage bolts and the 2 locknuts that you previously removed (Figure 3). 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 Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Procedure 3. Highest handle height The engine crankcase is shipped without oil.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove the dipstick. 6. Read the oil level on the dipstick. Product Overview • If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 4 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.
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. CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Adjusting the Cutting Height engine damage which may not be covered under warranty. • Do not use gasoline containing methanol. 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). • Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel containers over the winter unless you use a fuel stabilizer.
Operating the Self-propel Drive and Engaging the Cutting Blade Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. 2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 12). This machine is equipped with a blade-brake clutch. Important: To ensure that the blade-brake clutch is working properly, refer to Checking the Blade-brake Clutch (page 13). 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 13).
Checking without the Grass Bag 1. 2. 3. 4. g019672 Figure 15 1. Move the blade-control bar to the right. Move the machine onto a paved surface in a non-windy area. Set all 4 wheels to the 76 mm (3 inch) cutting-height setting; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 11). 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). Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches) in front of the machine (Figure 16). 2.
Installing the Grass Bag the rear-discharge chute until the latch locks into place (Figure 17). 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Raise and hold up the rear door (Figure 18). g024300 Figure 17 1. Rear-discharge plug 2. Rear door g024302 Figure 18 1. Rear door WARNING 3. Notch (2) 2. Bag-rod end (2) Operating the machine to recycle lawn clippings without the plug in place allows objects to be thrown in your direction or in the direction of bystanders.
Cutting Grass Operating Tips • Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch), 76 mm (3 inch), or 89 mm (3-1/2 inch) cutting-height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass 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.
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 Servicing the Air Cleaner 8. Install the foam pre-cleaner and paper air filter onto the air-cleaner base. 9. Install the cover. 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 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
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. g002805 Figure 21 Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. 5. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17).
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. g000533 Figure 22 1. Center-electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 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. 2. Side electrode 6.
8. Blade Maintenance For a new traction belt, rotate the drive cable adjustment knob clockwise 1 additional turn to allow for the normal stretching of the belt during the break-in period. Maintaining the Blade Note: You can skip this step if you are adjusting Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. a used belt. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3.
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). g002278 Figure 25 g002280 3. Wear 4. Slot formed 1. Sail 2. Flat part of the blade Figure 27 Note: For the best performance, install a new blade Note: You can also check the balance using a before the mowing season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
2. greater than 8 mm (5/16 inch), the belt will not properly drive the blade. Install the new blade-brake cable, but do not tighten the cable clamp on the top of the mower housing (Figure 28). g024466 3. 2. Cable clamp and screw Insert a 8 mm (5/16-inch) thick spacer between the blade-brake-control lever and the control bracket on the handle (Figure 29). g024467 Figure 29 1. Handle 2.
Cleaning Cleaning under the Mower Housing g002275 Figure 31 To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 30). 1. Right rear wheel 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. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Turn off the water. 6.
Cleaning under the Belt Cover 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. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3.
Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 16). 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the mower housing. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 4.
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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The Toro Total Coverage Warranty Landscape Contractor Equipment (LCE) A Limited Warranty (see warranty periods below) Conditions and Products Covered Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.
