Toro 22296 Operator'S Manual Download Page 8

4.

Route the control cables between the deck and the
handle to protect the cables from being damaged
(

Figure 4

).

Figure 4

1.

Cable guard

3.

Cable(s)

2.

Handle

5.

Stand in the operating position to determine the handle
height that is most comfortable for you (

Figure 5

).

Figure 5

1.

Handle

4.

Medium handle height

2.

Handle bracket (2)

5.

Lowest handle height

3.

Highest handle height

6.

Secure the handle onto the handle brackets at your
desired handle height with 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x
1-1/2 inches) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown
in

Figure 6

.

Important:

Ensure that the bolt heads are on

the inside of the handle and the nuts are on the
outside of the handle.

Figure 6

1.

Carriage bolt—5/16 x
1-1/2 inches (2)

3.

Flange nut—5/16 inch (2)

2.

Handle bracket (2)

7.

Position the cable guard onto the handle

with the

cable(s) inside the guard

, and secure the guard to the

handle with the 2 carriage bolts and the 2 locknuts that
you previously removed (

Figure 3

).

Important:

Ensure that you do not pinch the

cable(s) to the handle when you install the cable
guards onto the handle.

2

Filling the Crankcase with Oil

No Parts Required

Procedure

The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. Before
starting the engine, fill the crankcase with oil.

The

engine crankcase can hold 0.65 L (22 oz) of oil. Use only
high-quality SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil that has the
American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SH,
SJ, or equivalent.

Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the
lower-limit and upper-limit marks on the dipstick (

Figure 7

).

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Summary of Contents for 22296

Page 1: ...Form No 3401 795 Rev A 21in Heavy Duty Recycler Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No 22296 Serial No 316000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3401 795 A...

Page 2: ...ecial mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the St...

Page 3: ...rvice however failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless deadly poison that can kill you Do not run the...

Page 4: ...offs Do not operate the machine without either the grass catcher or the guard in place Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Stop the machine on level ground and shut off...

Page 5: ...ed as a part from the original machine manufacturer 94 8072 116 7583 1 Warning Read the Operator s Manual Do not operate this machine unless you are trained 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or f...

Page 6: ...7 1 Choke 3 Slow 2 Fast 4 Engine stop 130 6722 1 Attention read the Operator s Manual 130 9670 1 Severing hazard of hand or foot mower blade keep away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in...

Page 7: ...flange bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 inches 2 Carriage bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 inches 4 Flange nut 5 16 inch Procedure 1 Remove the cable guard from the handle Figure 3 by removing the 2 carriage bolts and 2 locknuts...

Page 8: ...arriage bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 inches 2 3 Flange nut 5 16 inch 2 2 Handle bracket 2 7 Position the cable guard onto the handle with the cable s inside the guard and secure the guard to the handle with the...

Page 9: ...vel is at the Full mark on the dipstick If the oil level is above the upper limit mark on the dipstick drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the Full mark Refer to Changing th...

Page 10: ...f the bag onto the top and sides of the frame respectively Figure 9 Product Overview Figure 10 1 Handle 6 Spark plug 2 Throttle 7 Cutting height lever 4 3 Rear door 8 Oil fill dipstick 4 Fuel tank cap...

Page 11: ...doors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children For best re...

Page 12: ...Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug 2 Open the fuel valve by moving the fuel valve lever to the right Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Fuel valve lever 3 Move the throttle control lever to the CHOKE po...

Page 13: ...g the distance between the blade control bar and the handle Lower the bar to decrease the ground speed when you are making a turn or if the machine is moving too fast for you If you lower the bar too...

Page 14: ...to Removing the Grass Bag page 15 If the rear discharge plug is not installed grip it by the handle raise the rear door and insert it into the rear discharge chute until the latch locks into place Fig...

Page 15: ...Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid objects Never deliberately mow over any object If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire fr...

Page 16: ...is helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try 1 or more of the following Sharpen the blade Walk at a slower pace while mowi...

Page 17: ...ments Replace them more frequently in dusty operating conditions Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check for leaks in the fuel system and or a deteriorating fuel hose Replace parts if necessa...

Page 18: ...roperly in place 14 Securely install the cover with the 2 nuts that you removed in step 3 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 20 hours Change the engine oil Every 100 hours Change...

Page 19: ...rd adjust the drive cable 1 Move the machine outside and onto a paved surface near a solid wall to safely prevent the machine from moving forward while the engine is running 2 Position the machine wit...

Page 20: ...26C replace the blade refer to Removing the Blade page 21 Figure 26 1 Sail 3 Wear 2 Flat part of the blade 4 Slot formed Note For the best performance install a new blade before the mowing season beg...

Page 21: ...re 29 Note You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer 2 If either end of the blade rotates downward file that end not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting...

Page 22: ...blade will not stop within 3 seconds If the gap is greater than 8 mm 5 16 inch the belt will not properly drive the blade 4 Pull the cable tight to remove the slack but do not stretch the cable spring...

Page 23: ...op 5 Turn off the water 6 Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the underside of the machine Scraping Method If washing does not remove all debris from under the machine scrape...

Page 24: ...the machine may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage A...

Page 25: ...ol before storing it in any enclosure Empty the gasoline from the fuel tank when mowing for the last time before storing the machine 1 Run the engine until it shuts off from running out of gasoline 2...

Page 26: ...ized Service Dealer Removing the Machine from Storage 1 Check and tighten all fasteners 2 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow out the excess oil from the cylind...

Page 27: ...ry Replace the spark plug if it is pitted fouled or cracked 3 The throttle lever is not in the Fast position 3 Move the throttle lever to the Fast position The engine runs rough 4 The air filter eleme...

Page 28: ...erformed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage and engine warranty coverage on some p...

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