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Operator’s Manual

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The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN  55420–1196

English (EN)

FORM NO. 3322–328

ProLine 21” Recycler

 II

Walk-behind Power Mower

Model No. 22043 — 9900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 22043

Page 1: ...ba a la dirección indicada más abajo Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 English EN FORM NO 3322 328 ProLine 21 Recycler II Walk behind Power Mower Model No 22043 9900001 Up ...

Page 2: ... of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with your new product so feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service genuine Toro parts or other information you may require Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory always know the model and serial numbers of your product These numbers will help the Service Dealer or Service Representa...

Page 3: ... Operation 1 Read this manual carefully before operating the mower Become familiar with the controls and proper use of the mower Never allow children to operate the mower or adults to operate it without proper instructions 2 Keep everyone especially children and pets away from area of operation Thoroughly inspect area where mower will be used and remove sticks stones wire and debris 3 Wear long pa...

Page 4: ...sistance is desired contact your local Authorized TORO Service Dealer 2 Before mower is cleaned inspected serviced or adjusted stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting 3 To ensure the mower is in safe operating condition frequently check and keep all nuts bolts and screws tight Ensure blade nuts are tightened to 15 27 ft lb 20 37 N m 4...

Page 5: ...erator comfort Stand behind mower handle to gauge height To adjust handle height reposition capscrews and locknuts securing handle latches to handle into other mounting holes in latches 3 Slide bag support rod thru top mounting holes in handle and secure each end with a cap locknut 4 Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to left handle below the bag support rod Gas Tank and Fuel Line 1 Star...

Page 6: ...e 4 1 Fuel line clamp 2 Fuel line 3 Elbow fitting Air Cleaner Cover 1 Insert bottom tabs of air cleaner cover into slots Rotate cover upwards and snap into place Fig 5 1757 3 2 1 4 Figure 5 1 Spark plug wire 2 Primer 3 cover 4 Foam element Discharge Tunnel Plug 1 Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards Fig 6 Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spr...

Page 7: ... filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the round If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trail...

Page 8: ...instructions whether cutting grass or leaves for the best cutting results and lawn appearance Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season Periodically file down nicks on blade Only mow dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause mower to plug or engine to stall They also may be slippery to walk on and could cause you to slip and fall WARNING POTENTIAL HAZA...

Page 9: ... or two notches higher than the rear wheels This makes it easier to feed leaves under mower deck Walk at a slower mowing speed if leaves are not being cut up finely enough to be hidden down in the grass If you cut up a lot of oak leaves you might want to add lime to your grass in the spring Lime reduces the acidity of oak leaves Operation Operating Tips 1 BEFORE EACH MOWING Be sure blade brake sel...

Page 10: ...ing while inserting the plug 2 Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening you must rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it Fig 6 Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards 3 Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into place locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel Fig 7 Release the discharg...

Page 11: ...ppings clog discharge area stop engine and gently move discharge door handle back and forth until door can be closed completely If door still cannot be closed remove obstruction with a stick not your hand 5 EMPTYING BAG Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Raise discharge door handle and move it forward to engage the locking pin with the catch Fig 13 Grasp handles at front and rear of...

Page 12: ...om air cleaner body Clean thoroughly A WASH foam element in a solution of liquid soap and warm water Squeeze to remove dirt but do not twist because foam may tear Rinse thoroughly in clear water B DRY by wrapping in a clean rag Squeeze rag and foam element to dry C SATURATE element with engine oil Squeeze element to remove excess oil and to distribute oil thoroughly A damp element is desirable 4 R...

Page 13: ...Throttle cable 5 Throttle bracket 6 Aligned holes Cleaning Cooling System After every 75 operating hours clean dirt and chaff from cylinder cylinder head fins and from around carburetor and linkage Also remove debris from air intake slots on recoil housing This will assure proper cooling and optimum engine performance Cleaning Muffler and Exhaust Port Clean end of muffler pipe and exhaust port aft...

Page 14: ... turn if mower does not self propel If mower creeps forward rotate knob 2 turn counterclockwise to loosen belt 228 1 Figure 20 1 Control knob 3 CHECK ADJUSTMENT Slowly pull mower backward while control bar is gradually moved toward handle Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop turning and control bar is about 1 inch from handle Fig 21 1 Figure 21 1 One inch Inspecting Removing Sharpening Blad...

Page 15: ...al injury or death to operator or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Inspect blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade 5 REMOVING BLADE Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove blade nuts anti scalp cup accelerator and blade Fig 22 6 SHARPENING BLADE Using a file sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting angle Fig 24 The blade will rem...

Page 16: ...led or the blade brake belt is replaced the blade brake cable should be adjusted 1 Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Pull wire off spark plug Fig 5 2 Loosen cable clamp screw until brake cable conduit slides Fig 27 Pull cable to remove slack but do not put tension on spring Tighten screw to lock adjustment in place 278 1 2 3 Figure 27 1 Spring 2 Cable clamp screw 3 Cable conduit WA...

Page 17: ... of debris Fig 28 796 Figure 28 1 Kicker plates Washing Method After every use follow this procedure for washing debris out from the underside of the mower housing 1 Position mower on a flat surface near a garden hose 2 Start the engine 3 Engage the blade 4 Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct water to flow on ground just in front of right rear tire Fig 29 The rotating blade wil...

Page 18: ...BBC shield 2 Tabs and nuts 3 Tab and bolt 7 Remove BBC shield and brush or blow all debris from under shield and around BBC system 8 Reinstall BBC shield Rotate tabs 180_ back into position Tighten nuts or bolts on tabs to secure BBC shield to deck 9 Reinstall blade accelerator anti scalp cup and 2 blade nuts 10 Turn mower upright 11 Reinstall spark plug wire on spark plug Servicing Wheels Fig 31 ...

Page 19: ...move spark plug and pour 2 teaspoons of Toro Two Cycle oil into hole in cylinder Pull starter rope slowly to coat inside of cylinder Install spark plug and tighten to 10 ft lb 13 6 N m DO NOT INSTALL WIRE ON SPARK PLUG 3 Clean underside of housing refer to Cleaning Mower page 17 4 Check condition of blade refer to Inspecting Removing Sharpening Blade page 14 5 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws 6 C...

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Page 21: ...ance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer As the engine owner you should however be aware that Toro may deny you warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications or parts You are responsible for presenting your equipment engine to a Toro Service Dealer as soon as a problem exis...

Page 22: ...How to Get Warranty Service Should you feel your Toro Product requires warranty service contact the dealer who sold you the product or any Authorized Toro Service Dealer or Toro Master Service Dealer The Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good reference source The dealer will either arrange service at his her dealership or recommend another Authorized Service Dealer who may be more conv...

Page 23: ...whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense What Does This Warranty Not Cover and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no other express warranty except for special emis sion system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS Engines This express warranty does not cover D Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as fil ters fuel lubri...

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