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Form No. 3384-553 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22295—Serial No. 314000001 and Up *3384-553* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Proposition 65 Warning product properly and safely. This product contains a chemical or chemicals You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product known to the State of California to cause cancer, and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Setup ................7 comply with these safety instructions. 1 Installing the Handle ..........7 Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer 2 Installing the Recoil-start Rope ....... 8 reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil .........
Be sure of your footing, especially when backing up. performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers Walk, don't run. Never operate on wet grass. Reduced replacement parts designed to the exact engineering footing could cause slipping.
• 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.
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125-8406 1. Choke 3. Slow 2. Fast 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 Description Qty. Handle Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Install the handle. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Flange nut (5/16 inch) – No parts required Install the starter rope.
4. Stand behind the machine in the operating position to with the 2 carriage bolts and the 2 locknuts that you determine the handle height that is most comfortable previously removed (Figure 3). 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.
through 6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. • If the oil level is above the upper-limit mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on Filling the Crankcase with Oil the dipstick is at the Full mark.
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 the oil level is below the lower-limit mark, add oil. Refer to DANGER 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil (page 9). Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result Filling the Fuel Tank with in serious injury.
6. When the engine starts, move the throttle-control lever to the Fast position (Figure 13). Stopping the Engine Release the blade-control bar. Both the engine and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Note: Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever (Figure 12) to the left if you will not be starting the engine soon afterward.
Recycling the Clippings Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare the machine...
Periodically file down nicks on the blade. 1. Rear door 3. Notch (2) • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro 2. Bag-rod end (2) replacement blade. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend 3.
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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 Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 20 hours • Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the flywheel brake pad. •...
Changing the Engine Oil 6. Remove the foam element from the paper element (Figure 19). Service Interval: After the first 20 hours—Change the engine oil. Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil. 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil. Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
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 1.
Blade Maintenance Maintaining the Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Figure 23 3.
(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, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade Figure 26 must point toward the top of the mower housing for 1.
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 Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings clippings being washed out from under the mower and debris from under the belt cover.
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 4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting (page 16).
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start. 1. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel 1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with system contains stale fuel. fresh gasoline. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2.
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Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.