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 2004 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN  55420-1196

Contact us at www.Toro.com

All Rights Reserved

Printed in the USA

Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace  immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.

Contents

Page

Introduction

2

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Safety

3

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General Lawn Mower Safety

3

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Sound Pressure

5

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Sound Power

5

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Vibration

5

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Safety and Instruction Decals

6

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Assembly

7

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Installing the Handle

7

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Installing the Starter Rope

7

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Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line

7

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Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug

8

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Before Starting

8

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Filling the Crankcase with Oil

8

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Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline

9

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Operation

10

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Controls

10

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Starting the Engine

11

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Stopping the Engine

11

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Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive

11

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Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug

11

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Adjusting the Cutting Height

12

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Using the Grass Bag

12

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Operating Tips

13

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Maintenance

15

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Recommended Maintenance Schedule

15

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Checking the Engine Oil Level

16

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Cleaning the Underside of the 

Lawn Mower Housing

16

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Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug

17

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Servicing the Air Filter

17

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Changing the Engine Oil

18

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Maintaining the Cutting Blade

18

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Emptying the Fuel Tank and 

Cleaning the Fuel Filter

19

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Cleaning under the Belt Cover

20

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Lubricating the Pivot Arms

20

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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive

20

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Servicing the Spark Plug

21

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Changing the Oil Filter

21

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Lubricating the Gear Case

22

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Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable

22

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Servicing the Wheels

22

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Storage

23

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Preparing the Fuel System

23

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Preparing the Engine

23

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General Information

23

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Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage

24

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Accessories

24

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Troubleshooting

24

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Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer,
or to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.

1

Figure 1

1.

Location of the model and serial numbers

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

Model No.

Serial No.

Summary of Contents for 22176TE

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions GB Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3350 938 ProLine 53cm Recycler Rear Bagging Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 22176TE 240000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ... the Engine Oil 18 Maintaining the Cutting Blade 18 Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 19 Cleaning under the Belt Cover 20 Lubricating the Pivot Arms 20 Adjusting the Self propel Drive 20 Servicing the Spark Plug 21 Changing the Oil Filter 21 Lubricating the Gear Case 22 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable 22 Page Servicing the Wheels 22 Storage 23 Preparing the Fuel System 23 Prepari...

Page 3: ...s Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training Read this operator s manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawn mower before starting it Never allow children to operate the lawn mower Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator Never allow adults unfamiliar with these instructions to op...

Page 4: ...efully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade s Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine unless you must tilt the lawn mower to start it In this case do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute Do not put your hands or feet near or unde...

Page 5: ...er attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check the components and replace them with the manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Lawn mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caut...

Page 6: ...m moving parts 93 6657 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 2 Thrown object hazard stay a safe distance from the the machine 3 Thrown object hazard mower keep the deflector in place 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 5 Warning stop the engine before leaving the machine 93 6664 1 Read the Operator s Manual for information on greasing the traction ...

Page 7: ...handle into the other mounting holes in the latches 3 Slide the bag support rod through the second from the top mounting holes in the handle and secure each end with a cap locknut Fig 2 4 Use a cable ties to secure the control cables to the handle Installing the Starter Rope Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle Fig 3 m 210 2 1 Figure 3 1 Starter rope 2 Rope guide Note To make...

Page 8: ... Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points upward 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 m 1915 1 Figure 7 1 Spring clip 4 Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug Before Starting Filling the Crankcase with Oil Initially fill the crankcase with 30 ounces 0 8...

Page 9: ...ored since the last mowing season or longer Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area and when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level...

Page 10: ...nch 6 mm from the top of the tank because the gasoline must have room to expand 4 Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Each time before you mow make sure that the self propel drive and the blade control bail operate properly When you release the blade control bail the blade and...

Page 11: ...ed gradually release the blade control bail to the B position To self propel with the blade disengaged squeeze the blade control bail against handle to the C position without sliding the blade control bail to the right The lawn mower has 3 ground speeds 1 is slow 2 is medium and 3 is fast The ground speed control is located at the rear of the belt cover Fig 13 Note You can vary the ground speed by...

Page 12: ...5 1 Figure 15 1 Wheel height adjustment lever 2 Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it securely in the notch 3 Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting Using the Grass Bag Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for bagging extra long grass lush grass or leaves Installing the Grass Bag 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Ensure that the d...

Page 13: ...the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower Clear the area of sticks stones wire branches and other debris that the blade could hit and throw Keep everyone especially children and pets away from the area of operation Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid objects Never deliberately mow over any object If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts...

Page 14: ...r more of the following Sharpen the blade Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower Cut the grass more frequently Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels For example set the front wheels at 2 inches 51 mm and the rear wheels at 2 1 2 inches 64 mm Cuttin...

Page 15: ...edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Check for leaks in the fuel system and or a deteriorating fuel hose Replace parts if necessary Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover Lubricate the pivot arms 75 Hours Adjust the self propel drive system 100 Hours Change the oil filter Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary Clean the paper air filter Clean the cool...

Page 16: ...t handle level and direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of the right rear tire Fig 19 1093 1 Figure 19 1 Rear right wheel Note The blade will draw in water and wash out clippings Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the housing 4 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 5 Turn off the garden hose 6 Start the lawn mower and let...

Page 17: ...or is locked in place Servicing the Air Filter Clean the foam pre cleaner every 25 operating hours Clean the paper air filter every 100 operating hours Replace the paper air filter once every season or every 300 operating hours replace it more frequently in dusty conditions Important Do not operate the engine without the air filter assembly extreme engine damage will occur 1 Stop the engine and wa...

Page 18: ...o local codes 11 Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with fresh oil Refer to the Filling the Crankcase with Oil on page 8 12 Wipe up any spilled oil Maintaining the Cutting 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 ...

Page 19: ...alling the Blade 1 Install a sharp balanced Toro blade the accelerator the lock washer and the blade bolt The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation Torque the blade nuts to 50 ft lb 68 N m Operating the lawn mower without the accelerator in place can cause the blade to flex bend or break resulting in serious injury or death to the operator or...

Page 20: ...2 multi purpose lithium base grease Fig 27 Note Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals 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 1 Close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove the grass b...

Page 21: ...y be hot after the engine has been run and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it Warning 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 12 4 Drain the engine oil refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 18 5 Place a rag under the oil filter to catch any oil that may leak out...

Page 22: ...to 1 4 in 5 to 6 mm object between the brake lever and the handle 6 Pull down on the cable conduit until you remove the slack from the wire 7 Tighten the nut Servicing the Wheels Removing the Wheels 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 12 3 Remove the cap screw the wheel spacer and the locknut mounting the wheel to the pivot arm Fig ...

Page 23: ...r pilot light Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure Warning Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing the lawn mower 1 Run the lawn mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel 2 Prime the engine and start it again 3 Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry Preparing the Engine 1 While th...

Page 24: ... 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 1 Drain and or fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline If the problem persists contact an Authorized Service Dealer 2 Move the throttle lever to the Choke position 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug 4 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if ...

Page 25: ...3 Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck 4 Tighten the engine mounting bolts Uneven cutting pattern 1 All 4 wheels are not at the same height 2 The blade is dull 3 You are mowing in the same pattern repeatedly 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Place all 4 wheels at the same height 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 Change the mowing pattern 4 Clean the under...

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