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Toro 21”

Commercial

Walk Power

Mower

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any

Toro Product, when used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure

of a component. The following time periods apply from the date of original purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

All Products and attachments

2-year full warranty

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Toro Commercial

Duty Walk Power Mowers and their attachments.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the

following time periods from the original date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Engine

2-year limited warranty

All Products and attachments

1-year limited warranty

Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by this warranty.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products. This express warranty does not

cover the following:

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as lters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, air lter, blade sharpening/worn blade on

mowers, paddles/scrapers/skids on snowthrowers, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments

Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper

maintenance

Repairs necessary due to improper battery care, electrical supply irregularities, or failure to use fresh fuel (less than one month old),

or failure to properly prepare the unit prior to any period of non-use over one month

Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents

Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized Toro Service Dealer.

Pickup and delivery charges

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator’s Manual. Such routine

maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, follow this procedure:
1. Contact any Toro Authorized Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer

to the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under "Lawn Mowers" or “Snow Removal”) or access our website at

www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call the number listed in item #3 to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system.

2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and

determine if it is to be covered under warranty.

If for any reason you are dissatised with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:
Customer Care Department — Consumer, Toro Warranty Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196; or

call us toll free at 1-888-865-5676 (U.S. Customers) or 1-888-865-5691 (Canada customers).

General Conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.
Neither The Toro® Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with

the use of the Toro Products covered by these warranties, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service

during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under these warranties.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply

to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from 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 dissatised with your Distributor’s

service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us

at Toro Warranty Company.
* Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial

use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.

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Summary of Contents for 22177

Page 1: ...Form No 3354 329 Rev A 21in Heavy Duty Recycler Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No 22177 Serial No 260000001 and Up Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN...

Page 2: ...are responsible for operating the product properly and safely You may contact Toro directly at www Toro com for product and accessory information help nding a dealer or to register your product Whene...

Page 3: ...intenance Schedule s 21 Lubrication 21 Lubricating the Pivot Arms 21 Lubricating the Gear Case 22 Engine Maintenance 22 Servicing the Air Filter 22 Changing the Engine Oil 23 Changing the Oil Filter 2...

Page 4: ...ore 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 operate the lawn mower Ne...

Page 5: ...d or missing guards or shields or without safety devices such as de ectors and grass catchers in place Do not change the speed settings on the engine Disengage all blade and drive clutches before star...

Page 6: ...tly for wear or deterioration Replace worn or damaged parts Use extra care when handling gasoline gasoline vapors are explosive Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly...

Page 7: ...tions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 63 9060 68 7410 74 1970 1 Transmission speeds 2 Neutral 92...

Page 8: ...for this step 1 Handle 2 Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 4 inches 4 Washer 2 Thin locknut 5 16 inch 2 Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 inches 2 Locknut 5 16 inch 1 Bag support rod 2 Cap locknut 1 Cable tie Procedure 1 Mount the han...

Page 9: ...on the front of the fuel tank onto the fuel tank bracket Figure 4 3 Secure the fuel tank to the tank base with the 2 self tapping screws Figure 4 Do not overtighten the screws 4 Remove the red cap fr...

Page 10: ...g clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into place locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Spring clip 4 Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug S...

Page 11: ...ure 8 1 Throttle control lever 6 Spark plug 2 Bag aligning rod 7 Cutting height lever 3 Fuel tank 8 Air lter 4 Recoil start handle 9 Oil ll dipstick 5 Oil lter Controls Figure 9 1 Blade control bar 2...

Page 12: ...70 L Before each use ensure that the oil level is between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick Figure 11 Figure 11 1 Dipstick 3 Add 2 Full Note When the crankcase is empty pour about 3 4 of the cran...

Page 13: ...e fumes Store gasoline in an approved fuel container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline When fueling under certain circumstances a static charge c...

Page 14: ...gure 13 Figure 13 1 Spark plug wire 2 Open the fuel valve Figure 5 3 Move the throttle control to the Choke position 4 Move the ground speed control to the Neutral N position Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Gro...

Page 15: ...u hold the control bar tight against the handle the lawn mower self propels at the maximum ground speed Move the ground speed control to the Neutral position when you use the lawn mower for trimming a...

Page 16: ...Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 13 Walk around the lawn mower to check for the newspaper ball If the ball did not go under the deck repeat steps 6 through 12 14 Pull the lawn mo...

Page 17: ...e Dealer for an inspection and repair of your lawn mower If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative the blade will continue to rotate when you release the blade control bar Contact with blade cou...

Page 18: ...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 l...

Page 19: ...unnel Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystander Never open the door on the discharge tunnel when the engine is running Operating Tips G...

Page 20: ...leaves clump on top of the lawn the lawn mower may plug and cause the engine to stall Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the nishe...

Page 21: ...ubricate the gear case Clean the air cooling ns Change the engine oil and oil lter Check the spark plug Clean the fuel lter Adjust the self propel drive Service the wheels Adjust the blade brake cable...

Page 22: ...ating hours Replace the paper air lter once every season or every 300 operating hours replace it more frequently in dusty conditions Important Do not operate the engine without the air lter assembly e...

Page 23: ...il when you drain it 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure 13 4 Place a suitable drain pan under the right side of the lawn mower 5 R...

Page 24: ...t the wire to the spark plug 11 Run the engine for about 3 minutes 12 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and check for oil leakage around the lter 13 Add oil to compensate for the oil i...

Page 25: ...intenance 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 whe...

Page 26: ...the wheel halves and tighten Remove the 2 long screws or bolts and replace them with 2 bolts and 2 locknuts Figure 33 7 Install the wheel to the pivot arm with the bolts a spacer and a locknut Ensure...

Page 27: ...and Figure 36C replace the blade refer to Removing the Blade Figure 36 1 Sail 3 Wear 2 Flat part of the blade 4 Slot formed Note For the best performance install a new blade before the cutting season...

Page 28: ...rate the lawn mower without the accelerator 2 Return the lawn mower to its upright position 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug Cleaning Cleaning under the Lawn Mower Housing To ensure the best perfo...

Page 29: ...e tunnel and cause serious injury or kill the operator or bystanders Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one of the following is true The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in the disch...

Page 30: ...eld Rotate the tabs 180 back into position Tighten the nuts or the bolts on tabs to secure the blade brake clutch shield to the deck 9 Install the blade the accelerator the anti scalp cup and the 2 bl...

Page 31: ...otate the engine several times using the starter rope to distribute the oil 5 Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug General Information 1 Clean the lawn mower housing Re...

Page 32: ...s pitted fouled or cracked 1 The fuel tank contains stale fuel 1 Drain and ll the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2 The fuel cap vent hole is plugged 2 Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace the fuel c...

Page 33: ...deck contains clippings and debris 3 Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck Lawn mower or engine vibrates excessively 4 The engine mounting bolts are loose 4 Tighten the engine mounting bolts 1 A...

Page 34: ...self propel drive cable is out of adjustment or is damaged 1 Adjust the self propel drive cable Replace the cable if necessary Lawn mower does not self propel 2 There is debris under the belt cover 2...

Page 35: ...heduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period of two years If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage it must...

Page 36: ...in the Operator s Manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service If you think that your Toro Product contains a...

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