Toro 22178TE Operator'S Manual Download Page 3

Storage ....................................................................... 27

Preparing the Fuel System................................... 27
Preparing the Engine .......................................... 27
General Information .......................................... 27
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage............ 27

Troubleshooting......................................................... 28

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.

Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 
which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety
instruction.” Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the
ISO standard 5395.

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.

Training

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.

Understand explanations for all pictograms used on
the mower or in the instructions.

Gasoline

WARNING

-Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the

following precautions.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.

Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling.

Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or ad gasoline while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.

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Summary of Contents for 22178TE

Page 1: ...Form No 3360 494 Rev A 53cm Heavy Duty Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No 22178TE Serial No 270004001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN...

Page 2: ...l attention Contents Introduction 2 Safety 3 General Lawn Mower Safety 3 Sound Pressure 5 Sound Power 5 Vibration Hand arm 5 Safety and Instructional Decals 6 Setup 7 1 Installing the Handle 7 2 Insta...

Page 3: ...n may result in personal injury General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO standard 5395 This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw...

Page 4: ...me caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you Walk never run Slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Exercise extreme caution when on slopes Mow across the fac...

Page 5: ...ving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower To ensure the best performance and safety purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Do not use will fit parts and accessories they may...

Page 6: ...trol lift the lower bail upward 2 To engage the blade first move the safety latch forward and then pull the upper bail to the rear 4 To disengage the blade release the upper bail 110 4977 1 Thrown obj...

Page 7: ...andle 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 2 inc...

Page 8: ...astic clips 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 screw...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...case then follow the procedure in this section 1 Move the lawn mower to a level surface 2 Clean around the dipstick Figure 10 3 Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it...

Page 11: ...an burn you and others and damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or tr...

Page 12: ...re 13 Figure 13 1 Fuel valve 3 Move the throttle control lever to the Choke position Figure 8 4 Move the ground speed control lever to the Neutral N position 5 Pull the starter handle lightly until yo...

Page 13: ...rive 1 Release the traction control bar Figure 16 Figure 16 2 Move the ground speed control lever to the desired gear position 3 Squeeze the traction control bar against the handle Figure 17 Figure 17...

Page 14: ...fety system fails to operate properly Adjusting the Cutting Height Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever Cutting heights are 1 1 4 inches 32 mm 1 3 4 inches 44 mm 2...

Page 15: ...ing Keep the engine in good running condition Set the engine speed to the fastest position for the best cutting results Operating a mower with its engine running at a speed greater than the factory se...

Page 16: ...hes 70 mm Cutting Leaves After cutting the lawn ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves For light leaf coverage set all th...

Page 17: ...g Every 300 hours Replace the paper air filter more frequently in dusty conditions Yearly Clean the fuel filter Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures I...

Page 18: ...rating 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 D...

Page 19: ...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 7 Return the mowe...

Page 20: ...Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 D...

Page 21: ...and the Fuel Line Drive 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 fr...

Page 22: ...s and 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 ho...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 on a flat concrete or asphalt surfac...

Page 26: ...the shield 1 Stop the engine and wait 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 Clean...

Page 27: ...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 mower housing Refer to Clea...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...Notes 29...

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Page 31: ...LC Egypt 202 519 4308 Ibea S p A Italy 39 0331 853611 Irriamc Portugal 351 21 238 8260 Jean Heybroek b v Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Lely U K Limited United Kingdom 44 1480 226 800 Maquiver S A Colombi...

Page 32: ...the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales r...

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