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Contents

Introduction ....................................................... 2
Safety .................................................................. 4

General Lawn Mower Safety ................ 4
Safety and Instructional Decals ............ 6

Setup .................................................................. 7

1 Installing the Handle ......................... 7
2 Installing the Fuel Tank and the

Fuel Line ............................. 7

3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ............ 8

Product Overview ............................................... 9

Controls ............................................. 9

Operation.......................................................... 10

Checking the Engine Oil Level ........... 10
Filling the Fuel Tank with

Gasoline............................ 11

Starting the Engine ............................ 12
Stopping the Engine .......................... 12
Operating the Blade........................... 12
Operating the Traction Drive ............. 13
Checking the Blade Brake

Clutch ............................... 13

Adjusting the Cutting Height ............. 14
Using the Grass Bag........................... 15
Operating Tips .................................. 15

Maintenance...................................................... 17

Recommended Maintenance

Schedule(s) ............................... 17

Lubrication................................................ 18

Lubricating the Pivot Arms ................ 18
Lubricating the Gear Case.................. 18

Engine Maintenance.................................. 18

Servicing the Air Filter ....................... 18
Changing the Engine Oil.................... 19
Changing the Oil Filter ...................... 19
Servicing the Spark Plug .................... 20

Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 21

Emptying the Fuel Tank and

Cleaning the Fuel
Filter ................................. 21

Drive System Maintenance......................... 21

Adjusting the Self-propel

Drive................................. 21

Servicing the Wheels.......................... 21

Controls System Maintenance.................... 22

Adjusting the Blade Brake

Cable................................. 22

Blade Maintenance .................................... 23

Maintaining the Cutting Blade ............ 23

Cleaning .................................................... 24

Cleaning under the Mower

Housing ............................ 24

Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch

Shield ................................ 25

Storage .............................................................. 26

Pre paring the Fuel System.................. 26
Pre paring the Engine ......................... 26
General Information ......................... 26
Removing the Lawn Mower from

Storage .............................. 26

Troubleshooting ................................................ 27

Summary of Contents for 22189

Page 1: ...Form No 3357 388 Rev B 21in Heavy Duty Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No 22189 Serial No 270000001 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 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 id...

Page 3: ...ed Maintenance Schedule s 17 Lubrication 18 Lubricating the Pivot Arms 18 Lubricating the Gear Case 18 Engine Maintenance 18 Servicing the Air Filter 18 Changing the Engine Oil 19 Changing the Oil Filter 19 Servicing the Spark Plug 20 Fuel System Maintenance 21 Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 21 Drive System Maintenance 21 Adjusting the Self propel Drive 21 Servicing the Wheels...

Page 4: ...chanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the ...

Page 5: ... mower under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Maintenance and Storage Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Clean grass and debris from cutting unit drive mufﬂer...

Page 6: ...ea 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 98 4387 1 Warning wear hearing protection 110 2114 110 4977 1 Thrown object hazard do not operate the mower without a bag in place 110 4989 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 2 inches 4 washers and 4 locknuts Figure 3 Figure 3 1 Housing 3 Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 inches washer and locknut 2 Handle 4 Bolt 5 16 x 7 8 inch washer and locknut Note Install the washers with the cup side ...

Page 8: ... 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 Filling the Crankcase with Oil No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil You must ﬁll it with approximately 30 oz 0 88 L...

Page 9: ... 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 handle as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Blade control bar 4 Throttle control lever 2 Control bar lock 5 Traction control bar 3 Ground speed control lever The throttle settings are shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 ...

Page 10: ...ut oil lter 24 ounces 0 70 L Before each use ensure that the oil level is between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick Figure 10 Figure 10 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 10 3 Remove the dip...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...o the Choke position Figure 8 4 Move the ground speed control lever to the Neutral N position 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 Move the throttle control to the Stop posit...

Page 13: ...ng the Traction Drive Release the traction control bar Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Check the blade control bar before each use to ensure that the blade brake clutch system is operating properly 1 Install the empty grass bag on the discharge tunnel 2 Start the engine 3 Pull the blade control bar to the normal blade engaged position The bag should begin to inﬂate indicating that the blade is eng...

Page 14: ...ustment lever Cutting heights are 1 1 4 inches 32 mm 1 3 4 inches 44 mm 2 1 4 inches 57 mm 2 3 4 inches 70 mm 3 1 4 inches 83 mm and 3 3 4 inches 95 mm Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury Stop the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height Do not put your ﬁngers under the housing ...

Page 15: ...ebris to be thrown in the operator s or bystander s direction and 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 sharp blade throughout the cutting season Periodically ﬁle down nicks on the blade Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro r...

Page 16: ... 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 ﬁnished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Sharpen the blade Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your mower Cut the grass more frequently Over...

Page 17: ...ten in dusty conditions Check the fuel hose and replace it if necessary Clean the blade brake clutch shield Every 100 hours Lubricate the gear case Clean the air cooling ns Change the oil lter Check the spark plug Clean the fuel lter 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 ...

Page 18: ...se 1 Remove the grass bag 2 Install a grease gun onto the ﬁtting through the belt cover opening Figure 20 Figure 20 3 Gently apply one to 2 pumps of 2 multi purpose lithium base grease 4 Install the grass bag Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Filter Clean the foam pre cleaner every 25 operating hours Replace the paper air ﬁlter once every season or every 300 operating hours replace it more freq...

Page 19: ...s been run and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury Avoid contacting the hot engine oil 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 11 4 Place a suitable drain pan under the right side of the mower 5 Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out 6 Tip the mower onto its rig...

Page 20: ...n the dipstick with fresh oil Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil 10 Connect 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 ﬁlter 13 Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil ﬁlter Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level 14 Recycle the used oil ﬁlter according to local codes Servicing ...

Page 21: ...t of fuel in the fuel tank move the fuel around in the tank and pour it out into an approved fuel container 10 Install the fuel tank and fuel line refer to Installing the Fuel Tank 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 from the handle adjus...

Page 22: ...rews or bolts in the opposing holes Figure 26 5 Check the alignment of all parts and tighten the screws alternating from side to side for a uniform ﬁt until the wheel halves are drawn together Figure 26 6 Install the 2 bolts and 2 locknuts previously removed in the remaining holes in the wheel halves and tighten Remove the 2 long screws or bolts and replace them with 2 bolts and 2 locknuts Figure ...

Page 23: ...lade 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 Figure 11 3 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 4 Tip the mower onto its right side Figure 28 Figure 28 1 Blade 3 Anti scalp cup 2 Blade nuts Inspecting the Blade Carefull...

Page 24: ...alancer 2 If either end of the blade rotates downward ﬁle that end not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops Installing the Blade 1 Install a sharp balanced Toro blade the anti scalp cup and the blade nuts The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the mower housing for proper installation Torque the blade nuts to 23 to 27 f...

Page 25: ...rpen the blade because you need to remove the blade in order to remove the shield 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure 11 3 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 4 Tip the mower on its right side Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fue...

Page 26: ...ine 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 under the 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 engine the shrouding and ...

Page 27: ...g if it 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 mower housing contains clippings and...

Page 28: ...ting nuts are loose 2 Tighten the blade mounting nuts 3 The underside of the mower housing contains clippings and debris 3 Clean under the mower housing 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 bla...

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Page 31: ...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 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 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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