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- Page 1 Form No. 3327-748 ProLine 53 cm Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 22173—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline .. -
Page 3: Safety
Safety watchful care of a responsible adult. Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer the area. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal Use extra care when approaching blind corners, injury. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade – before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to mower;... -
Page 5: Sound Pressure
Do not change the speed settings on the engine. If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it outdoors. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary. Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator ’s ear of 82 dBA, based on measurements of... -
Page 6: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction 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 lost. 93-6655 1. Warning—read the 3. Thrown object hazard, 4. Cutting/dismemberment 5. -
Page 7: Assembly
Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing using the bottom hole with 2 bolts (5/16–18 x 1-1/4 in.), washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts. -
Page 8: Before Starting
Before Starting Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. Filling the Crankcase with Oil 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. -
Page 9: Operation
Important Do not fill the tank more than 1/4 inch Danger (6 mm) from the top of the tank because the gasoline must have room to expand. When fueling, under certain circumstances, a 4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 8). 1. Have the control bar in the A position (Fig. 9). m-4353 Figure 8 1. Spark-plug wire m-512 Figure 9 2. -
Page 11: Checking The Blade Brake Clutch
Checking the Blade Brake Note: The fan-like noise indicates that the lawn mower blade is turning. Clutch Check the control bar before each use to ensure that the blade brake clutch (BBC) system is operating properly. Normal Test 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. - Page 12 Special Test Danger 1. Follow steps 1 through 7 from the Normal Test on page 11. If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative, the 2. Move the control bar down to its lowest position blade will continue to rotate when you release the (Position B in Fig.
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Page 13: Adjusting The Cutting Height
Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height is adjustable from approximately / to 3- / inches (19 to 83 mm) in / -inch (12.7 mm) increments (Fig. 15). Moving the cutting height adjuster forward raises the cutting height. m-225 Figure 16 1. -
Page 14: Operating Tips
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects. Never deliberately mow over any object. Cut the grass until the bag is full. -
Page 15: Cutting Grass
Cut the grass more frequently. Warning Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip, contact Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch the blade, and seriously injure you. lower than the rear wheels. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 17. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar;... -
Page 17: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidently contact the spark plug. -
Page 18: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug
7. Let the lawn mower soak for 30 minutes. Warning 8. Turn the water on high again. 9. Engage the blade for 2 minutes. Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious 10. -
Page 19: Lubricating The Pivot Arms
8. Install the foam pre-cleaner on the new paper air filter. 4. Place a suitable drain pan under the side oil drain plug. 9. Install the air cleaner assembly. 5. Raise the left side of the lawn mower at least 12 inches (30 cm) and open the side oil drain plug (Fig. -
Page 20: Maintaining The Blade
Maintaining the Blade Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge. Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Blade Brake Clutch Shield
Rotate the tabs 180 to move them out of the way. 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 lawn mower housing for proper installation. -
Page 22: Emptying The Fuel Tank And Cleaning The Fuel Filter
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter Clean the fuel filter element every 50 operating hours. 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8). 3. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive control knob on the rear of the gear box. Adjusting the Control Cable 1. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Throttle
Lubricating the Gear Case After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case. 1. Remove the grass bag. 2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the belt m-110 cover opening (Fig. 37). Figure 35 1. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) 6. -
Page 25: Servicing The Wheels
Assembling the Wheels Warning 1. Position the tire onto 1 wheel half, aligning the lugs on each (Fig. 39). Do not overtighten the blade brake cable. 2. Place the bearing/hub assembly into the center hole of Overtightening the blade brake cable could cause the wheel half. -
Page 26: Preparing The Engine
1. Run the lawn mower until the engine stops from 4. Install the spark plug and torque it to 17 ft-lb running out of fuel. (23 N m). 2. Prime the engine and start it again. 5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance on page 16. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 16 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes... - Page 28 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade mounting nuts are 2. Tighten the blade mounting loose.