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Form No. 3443-100 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22297—Serial No. 407570000 and Up *3443-100* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Contents Safety Safety ............... 3 This machine has been designed in accordance with General Safety ........... 3 ANSI B71.4-2017. Safety and Instructional Decals ......4 Setup ................ 6 General Safety 1 Installing the Handle ........6 2 Installing the Cables into the Cable This product is capable of amputating hands and Guards ............
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.
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decal125-8404 125-8404 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. decal130-6722 130-6722 1. Attention—read the Operator's Manual. decal130-9670 130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g239410 Figure 3...
Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope into the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g235010 Figure 5 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.
Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 7 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 24).
Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro tank while the engine is running or hot. distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all – If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the approved attachments and accessories.
– Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Filling the Fuel Tank g230458 Figure 9 DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g222533 Figure 10 Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle to 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 11).
Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. •...
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• Check the grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently for any wear or deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro parts when necessary. Slope Safety • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Starting the Engine Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. Open the fuel valve (Figure 13). g024303 Figure 13 1. Fuel valve Firmly push and hold the primer bulb in for 1 second (A of Figure 14). Hold the blade-control bar in the Run/Shift position, about 5 cm (2 inches) below the handle (B of Figure 14).
Shutting Off the Engine Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar. Important: When you release the blade-control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. WARNING The blades are sharp;...
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Installing the Grass Bag Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (A of Figure 18). 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 18).
Sharpen the blade. • Replace the blade when necessary with an original • Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Toro replacement blade. • Raise the cutting height on your machine. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause •...
• Note: Secure the machine from rolling. The blade will draw in water and wash out the clippings. Let the water run until you • Close the fuel valve before loading the machine no longer see clippings being washed out from for hauling.
• To ensure optimum performance of the machine, • The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result use only genuine Toro replacement parts and in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when accessories. Replacement parts and accessories...
Changing the Engine Oil made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty. Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 50 hours Servicing the Air Filter Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to to stop. stop, and check for oil leakage around the filter. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
Adjusting the Self-Propel additional turn to allow for the normal stretching of the belt during the break-in period. Drive Note: You can skip this step if you are adjusting a used belt. If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable.
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Inspecting the Blade Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage. Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear, especially where the flat and the curved parts meet (Figure 27A). Because sand and abrasive material g027496 Figure 28 can wear away the metal that connects the flat and...
Installing the Blade Tighten the cable-anchor nut. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. Release the blade-control bar and verify there is The sail of the blade must point toward the top slack in the brake cable.
Storage Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the belt area. Install the belt cover. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; Connect the wire to the spark plug. refer to Maintenance (page 21).
Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter (page 22). Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Removing the Machine from Storage Check and tighten all fasteners. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow out the excess oil from the cylinder.
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 fresh system contains stale fuel. fuel. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.