Form No. 3424-583 Rev C 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22298—Serial No. 403500000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Contents Safety Safety ....................................................................... 3 General Safety ................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4 Setup ........................................................................ 6 1 Removing the Cable Guard.............................. 6 2 Installing the Handle ........................................ 6 3 Installing the Cable Guard................................
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 8
4 Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.
5 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 7 6 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 26).
Product Overview g331712 Figure 10 1. Blade-control lock-lever 2. Blade-control bar 3. Handle 4. Drive bail Specifications Model 22298 g239096 Weight Length Width Height 56 kg 155 cm 56 cm 94 cm (124 lb) (61 inches) (22 inches) (37 inches) Figure 8 1. Handle 2. Self-propel-drive bar 6. Throttle-control lever 7. Air cleaner 3. Blade-control bar 8.
Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Before Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Before Operation Safety DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
g230458 Figure 11 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 Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 13). g272748 Figure 13 1. 2. 3. Remove both handle bolts and corresponding nuts. Move the handle to the desired height position. Secure the handle with the previously removed bolts and corresponding nuts. Adjusting the Cutting Height CAUTION If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler.
During Operation from the spark plug before examining the machine for damage. Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation. During Operation Safety • Before leaving the operating position, shut off the General Safety • If the engine has been running, it will be hot and engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot engine.
Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. 2. Open the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the right (Figure 15). g024165 Figure 15 1. Fuel-valve lever 3. Move the throttle-control lever to the CHOKE position (A of Figure 16). Note: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm. 4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply (B of Figure 16). Note: Allow the rope to return slowly to the rope guide on the handle. 5.
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Blades 1. Move the self-propel-drive lever to the desired ground speed. 2. Start the engine. 3. To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel-drive bar (Figure 18). This machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), and 3 (fast); it also has a Neutral (N) position. The self-propel-drive lever is located below and behind the fuel tank (Figure 17).
Note: The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that the blade is engaged and rotating. 4. Release the blade-control bar. Note: If the bag does not immediately deflate, the blade is still rotating. The blade-brake clutch may be deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe operating condition. Have the machine inspected and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Checking without the Grass Bag 1.
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 20). • 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 20).
Installing the Grass Bag 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (A of Figure 21). 3. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (B and C of Figure 21). 4. Install the bag-rod ends into the notches at the base of the handle, and rock the bag back and forth to ensure that the bag-rod ends are seated at the bottom of both notches (D of Figure 21). 5.
Operating Tips 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. General Tips • Review the safety instructions and read this • • • • • • • manual carefully before operating the machine.
• Secure the machine from rolling. • Close the fuel valve before loading the machine for hauling. Cleaning Under the Machine g002275 Figure 23 1. Right, rear wheel To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Figure 22). 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.
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. 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 Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-filter (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 4 Adding Oil to the Engine (page 9). 5. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 24). 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 30 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 30).
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. g239134 Figure 37 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 39). 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 5. Check the condition of the accelerator; refer to Inspecting the Accelerator (page 27). To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 23). 6. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter (page 24). 7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 8.
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.
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