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Form No. 3357-384 Rev B

21in Heavy-Duty

Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn

Mower

Model No. 22188—Serial No. 270000001 and Up

Original Instructions (EN)

Summary of Contents for 22188

Page 1: ...Form No 3357 384 Rev B 21in Heavy Duty Recycler Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No 22188 Serial No 270000001 and Up Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...nformation 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 identiﬁes the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial ...

Page 3: ...ir Filter 22 Changing the Engine Oil 22 Changing the Oil Filter 23 Servicing the Spark Plug 24 Fuel System Maintenance 24 Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 24 Drive System Maintenance 24 Adjusting the Self propel Drive 24 Servicing the Wheels 25 Controls System Maintenance 26 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable 26 Blade Maintenance 26 Maintaining the Cutting Blade 26 Cleaning 28 Clea...

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 Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the area Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children a...

Page 5: ...ed or missing guards or shields or without safety devices such as deﬂectors and grass catchers in place Do not change the speed settings on the engine Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine Start the engine carefully 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 t...

Page 6: ...ently 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 Keep the lawn mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up any oil or fuel that spills Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an object Repair the lawn mower if necessary befor...

Page 7: ...e located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identi ed as a part from the original machine manufacturer 43 8480 68 7410 74 1970 1 Transmission speeds 2 Neutral 92 1779 98 4387 1 Warning wear hearing protection 112 8736 7 ...

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 handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing using the bottom hole with 2 bolts 5 16 x 1 1 4 inches washers and thin locknuts 5 16 inch Figure 3 Figure 3 1 Handle latch 3 Cap locknut 2 2 Bag support ...

Page 9: ... tting 4 Fuel line clamp 2 Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp Figure 4 3 Slide the plastic 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 screws from the bottom Do not overtighten the screws Step 3 Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug Par...

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 Step 4 Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil You must ﬁll it with approximately 30 ounces 0 88 l of oil before starting the engine Refer...

Page 11: ...gure 8 1 Handle 6 Air lter 2 Throttle control lever 7 Cutting height lever 3 Grass bag 8 Spark plug 4 Fuel tank 9 Oil ll dipstick 5 Oil lter 10 Blade control bar Controls Figure 9 1 Blade control bar 2 Throttle control 11 ...

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 crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase then follow the procedure in this section 1 Move the lawn mower to a level surface 2 Clean around the dipstick Figure 11 3 Remove the dipstick by rotating the ca...

Page 13: ...ine 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 can develop igniting the gasoline A ﬁre or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before ﬁlling ...

Page 14: ...eutral N position Figure 13 Figure 13 1 Ground speed control 5 Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance then pull it sharply 6 Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control as desired when the engine starts Note If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 3 through 6 Stopping the Engine 1 Release the blade control bar and move the throttle control to the Off posit...

Page 15: ... parts to stop 2 Insert the plug refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug 3 To remove the plug move the discharge door handle rearward and lift up the spring clip on the bottom of the plug When the plug is unlocked pull it out of the discharge tunnel Note When grass is thick and lush clippings may collect on and around the discharge tunnel plug This may make removing the plug difﬁcult Clean t...

Page 16: ... into the middle position about 5 inches 12 7 cm below the handle cross bar Position C in Figure 19 Figure 19 Note This intermediate position C is not the normal operating position of the blade control bar However it helps to detect a sticking blade brake clutch system early enough to prevent an unsafe condition later 4 Release the blade control bar Position B in Figure 19 Note If you hear a loud ...

Page 17: ...ating and if ignored could result in an unsafe operating condition Have the lawn mower inspected and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer Adjusting the Cutting Height Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever Cutting heights are 1 inch 25 mm 1 1 2 inches 38 mm 2 inches 51 mm 2 1 2 inches 64 mm 3 inches 76 mm and 3 1 2 inches 89 mm Adjusting the cutting height lev...

Page 18: ...ag 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Raise the discharge door handle and move it forward to engage the pin with the catch Figure 21 3 Grasp the handles at the front and the rear of the bag and lift the bag off the lawn mower 4 Gradually tip the bag forward to empty the clippings 5 To install the bag refer to Installing the Grass Bag If the discharge door does not close comp...

Page 19: ...w a part of the blade or engine into the operator s or bystander s area and result in serious personal injury or death Do not change the engine speed setting If you suspect the engine speed is faster than normal contact an Authorized Service Dealer Clean the air ﬁlter frequently Mulching stirs up more clippings and dust which clogs the air ﬁlter and reduces engine performance Cutting Grass Grass g...

Page 20: ...e set all the wheels at the same cutting height setting If there are more than 5 inches 12 7 cm of leaves on the lawn set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height This makes it easier to feed the leaves under the lawn mower deck Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower does not cut the leaves ﬁnely enough If you mow over oak leaves you can add lime to the gr...

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 Clean under the belt cover Every 300 hours Replace the paper air lter more frequently in dusty conditions Yearly or before storage Empty the fuel tank Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual...

Page 22: ... 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 moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure 12 3 Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly Figure 25 Figure 25 1 Cover 3 Air lter base 2 Paper air lter 4 Remove and inspect the paper air ﬁlter Figure 25 and discard it if it is e...

Page 23: ...ate the cap clockwise until it is tight 9 Recycle the used oil according to local codes 10 Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with fresh oil Refer to the Filling the Crankcase with Oil 11 Wipe up any spilled oil Changing the Oil Filter Replace the oil ﬁlter Figure 26 after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever comes ﬁrst Figure 26 1 Fuel valve 2 Oil lter 1 Run the engine t...

Page 24: ...he spark plug Fuel System Maintenance Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter The fuel ﬁlter screen element is located inside the fuel tank Clean the fuel ﬁlter element every 100 operating hours 1 Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure 12 3 Close the fuel valve Figure 26 4 Disconnect...

Page 25: ...he bearing spacer Figure 31 Assembling the Wheels 1 Position the tire onto one wheel half aligning the lugs on each Figure 31 2 Place the bearing hub assembly into the center hole of the wheel half Ensure that the legs of the hub are positioned over the ﬂange of the hole Figure 31 3 Place the other wheel half onto the bearing hub assembly aligning the wheel and the tire lugs and the mounting holes...

Page 26: ...lade brake to come off of the brake drum If the brake does not contact the drum the blade will not stop rotating when you release the control bar A rotating blade could cause serious personal injury Each time you adjust the brake cable ensure that the brake stops the blade in 3 seconds or less If the blade does not stop rotating in 3 seconds or less bring the lawn mower to an Authorized Service De...

Page 27: ...d blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Removing the Blade Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove Remove the blade nuts the anti scalp cup the accelerator and the blade Figure 33 Sharpeni...

Page 28: ... the spark plug Cleaning Cleaning under the Lawn Mower Housing To ensure the best performance keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris Figure 37 Figure 37 1 Kickers Washing Method 1 Position the lawn mower on a ﬂat concrete or asphalt surface near a garden hose 2 Start the engine 3 Hold the running garden hose at handle level and d...

Page 29: ...s 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 discharge tunnel The grass bag is locked in place The optional side discharge chute is locked in place The discharge tunnel door is locked in place Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield Clean the blade brake clutch shield at the ...

Page 30: ...ield 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 blade nuts 10 Turn the lawn mower upright 11 Connect the wire to the spark plug Cleaning under the Belt Cover Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving...

Page 31: ...rotate 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 Refer to Clean under the Lawn Mower Housing 2 Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder cylinder head ﬁns and blower housing 3 Remove grass clippings dirt and grime from the external parts of the engi...

Page 32: ...is 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 cap 3 The air lter element is dirty and is restricting the air ow 3 Clean the air lter pre cleaner and or replace the paper air lter 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debri...

Page 33: ...r 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 All 4 wheels are not at the same height 1 Place all 4 wheels at the same height 2 The blade is dull 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 You are mowing in the same pattern repeatedly 3 Change the mowing ...

Page 34: ...e 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 Clean the debris from under the belt cover 34 ...

Page 35: ...cheduled 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 be repaired or replaced by The Toro Company Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period B Any warranted part that i...

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 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 P...

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