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Form No. 3360-491 Rev A

21in Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger
Lawn Mower

Model No. 22178—Serial No. 260004001 and Up

Original Instructions (EN)

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Page 1: ...Form No 3360 491 Rev A 21in Heavy Duty Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No 22178 Serial No 260004001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN...

Page 2: ...re 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 Whene...

Page 3: ...f the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with thes...

Page 4: ...tcher or the guard in place Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Stop on level ground and shut off engine before leaving the operator s position for any reason including e...

Page 5: ...a of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 43 8480 68 7410 93 0248 98 4387...

Page 6: ...e 1 Handle 2 Bolt 5 16 x 7 8 inch 2 Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 inches 4 Washer 4 Locknut 5 16 inch 3 Cable tie Procedure 1 Mount the handle to the mower housing with 2 bolts 5 16 x 7 8 inch 2 bolts 5 16 x 1 1...

Page 7: ...s on the front of the fuel tank onto the fuel tank mount Figure 5 Figure 5 1 Plastic clip 2 4 Secure the bottom of the fuel tank to the fuel tank bracket by installing the self tapping screws from the...

Page 8: ...13 Grass bag 7 Starter handle 14 Throttle control lever Controls The blade control bar control bar lock ground speed control lever throttle control lever and traction control bar are on the upper hand...

Page 9: ...k Figure 10 3 Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out 4 Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth 5 Insert the dipstick into the filler neck but do not screw it in...

Page 10: ...ners on the ground and away from your vehicle before 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 insu...

Page 11: ...re to the spark plug Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Spark plug wire 2 Open the fuel valve Figure 13 Figure 13 1 Fuel valve 3 Move the throttle control lever to the Choke position Figure 8 4 Move the ground spe...

Page 12: ...ortant When you release the blade control bar the blade should stop within 3 seconds If it does not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Operating t...

Page 13: ...equipped with a blade brake clutch that has an inoperative safety system Take your mower to an Authorized Service Dealer for repair if the safety system fails to operate properly Adjusting the Cutting...

Page 14: ...d result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Toro replacement bag Operating Tips General Tips Maintain a sha...

Page 15: ...and the leaves clump on top of the lawn the 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 fi...

Page 16: ...300 hours Replace the paper air filter more frequently in dusty conditions Yearly Empty the fuel tank and clean the fuel filter Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional mainten...

Page 17: ...place the paper air filter 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 wait for all m...

Page 18: ...rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out 6 Tip the mower onto its right side to drain the oil into the drain pan Note You can also remove the oil from the crankcase using an oil extractor...

Page 19: ...local codes Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the...

Page 20: ...rive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self propel Drive If the 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 adjus...

Page 21: ...nd tighten the screws alternating from side to side for a uniform fit until the wheel halves are drawn together Figure 29 6 Install the 2 bolts and 2 locknuts previously removed in the remaining holes...

Page 22: ...etween these 2 lengths is the spring stretch Note The spring stretch must be between 0 290 and 0 310 inches 7 4 to 7 9 mm You may need to adjust the cable adjuster to achieve this value Figure 30 Do n...

Page 23: ...or wear Figure 34B and Figure 34C replace the blade refer to Removing the Blade Figure 34 1 Sail 3 Wear 2 Flat part of the blade 4 Slot formed Note For the best performance install a new blade before...

Page 24: ...lug Cleaning Cleaning under the Mower Housing To ensure the best performance keep the underside of the mower housing clean Washing Method Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Position the mower...

Page 25: ...ait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure 12 3 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 4 Tip the mowe...

Page 26: ...ne 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 mower housing Refer to Cleaning und...

Page 27: ...the oil if it is dirty or add oil if it is low 1 The wire is not connected to the spark plug 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug 2 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 2 Check the...

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Page 31: ...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 32: ...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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