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Installing the Cable Guard

No Parts Required

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Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide

No Parts Required

Procedure

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Summary of Contents for 22298

Page 1: ...Form No 3418 846 Rev A 21in Heavy Duty Recycler Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No 22298 Serial No 402100000 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3418 846 A ...

Page 2: ... worthy of special attention WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm It is a violation of California Public Resource Code ...

Page 3: ... Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders Read understand and follow the instructions and warnings in this Operator s Manual and on the machine and attachments before starting the engine Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts of or under the machine Keep clear of any discharge opening Do not operate the machine without all gua...

Page 4: ...tting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts keep all guards in place 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine 5 Warning wear hearing protection 3 Thrown object hazard do not operate the machine without the rear discharge plug or bag in place 6 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not operate up and do...

Page 5: ...decal130 9656 130 9656 1 Choke 3 Slow 2 Fast 4 Engine stop shut off decal130 9670 130 9670 1 Severing hazard of hand or foot mower blade keep away from moving parts 5 ...

Page 6: ...p Important Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine 1 Removing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234471 Figure 3 6 ...

Page 7: ...2 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g235723 Figure 4 7 ...

Page 8: ...3 Installing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234486 Figure 5 4 Installing the Recoil Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure g230180 Figure 6 8 ...

Page 9: ...5 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important Your machine does not come with oil in the engine Before starting the engine fill the engine with oil g235721 Figure 7 9 ...

Page 10: ... Procedure g238450 Figure 8 7 Adjusting the Self Propel Drive No Parts Required Procedure Important You must adjust the self propel drive cable before you operate the machine for the first time Refer to Adjusting the Self Propel Drive page 25 10 ...

Page 11: ...ive bar 7 Air cleaner 3 Blade control bar 8 Spark plug 4 Rear deflector not shown 9 Cutting height lever 4 5 Fuel tank cap 10 Oil fill dipstick g231061 Figure 10 1 Grass bag 2 Rear discharge plug g231779 Figure 11 1 Blade control lock lever 3 Handle 2 Blade control bar 4 Drive bail 11 ...

Page 12: ...gnition until the fuel vapors have dissipated Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel tank opening Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin Filling the Fuel Tank DANG...

Page 13: ...r with gasoline less than 30 days old Note The capacity of the fuel tank is 3 8 L 1 0 US gallon Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Important If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine g235721 Figure 12 13 ...

Page 14: ... machine while ill tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Shut off the engine remove the ignition key electric start model only and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position When you release the blade control bar the engine should shut off and the blade should stop within 3 seconds...

Page 15: ...way from the hot muffler Check the grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently for any wear or deterioration and replace them with the manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro Company only Slope Safety Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow on excess...

Page 16: ...lades This machine has 3 ground speeds 1 slow 2 medium and 3 fast it also has a Neutral N position The self propel drive lever is located below and behind the fuel tank Figure 16 g024167 Figure 16 1 Self propel drive lever 1 Move the self propel drive lever to the desired ground speed 2 Start the engine 3 To operate the self propel drive squeeze the drive bail Figure 17 g238895 Figure 17 Note You ...

Page 17: ...nd if ignored could result in an unsafe operating condition Have the machine inspected and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer 5 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Checking without the Grass Bag 1 Move the machine onto a paved surface in a non windy area 2 Set all 4 wheels to the 76 mm 3 inch cutting height setting refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height page 14 3 Take a ...

Page 18: ...g the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders resulting in serious personal injury or death Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Toro replacement bag WARNING The blades are sharp contacting the blades can resul...

Page 19: ... Never remove the grass bag and then start the engine without the discharge plug installed on the machine Never open the rear deflector on the machine when the engine is running 1 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Raise the rear deflector 3 Remove the bag rod on the grass bag from the notches at the base of the handle A of Figure 19 4 Install the discharge plug B of Figur...

Page 20: ...ws at different rates at different times of the year In the summer heat it is best to cut grass at the 64 mm 2 1 2 inch 76 mm 3 inch or 89 mm 3 1 2 inch cutting height settings Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 64 mm 2 1 2 inch setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When cutting grass over 15 cm 6 inches ta...

Page 21: ...water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the machine 4 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 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 it clean 1 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure ...

Page 22: ...gine oil filter Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check for leaks in the fuel system and or a deteriorating fuel hose Replace parts if necessary Every 300 hours Replace the paper air filter more frequently in dusty conditions Clean the cylinder and the cylinder head fins Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the engine idle speed Have an authorized engine servicing d...

Page 23: ...50 hours Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0 65 L 22 fl oz without oil filter 0 85 L 29 fl oz with oil filter Oil viscosity SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 detergent oil API service classification SJ or higher 1 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect ...

Page 24: ...oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter Refer to 5 Filling the Engine with Oil page 8 15 Recycle the used oil filter properly Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Inspect clean and adjust the spark plug gap replace the spark plug if necessary Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent 1 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire fro...

Page 25: ...tate the wheel drive control knob Figure 27 counterclockwise 1 turn and repeat steps 4 through 6 8 For a new traction belt rotate the drive cable adjustment knob clockwise 1 additional turn to allow for the normal stretching of the belt during the break in period Note You can skip this step if you are adjusting a used belt Maintaining the Blade Always mow with a sharp blade A sharp blade cuts clea...

Page 26: ... 2 Wear area 4 Crack formed WARNING A worn or damaged accelerator can break and a piece of the accelerator could be thrown toward you or bystanders resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the accelerator periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged accelerator Removing the Blade 1 Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove 2 Remove the blade nuts th...

Page 27: ...de brake cable is adjusted at the factory you do not need to adjust it unless you are replacing the cable or the blade brake belt If you need to replace the cable replace both the cable and the belt at the same time 1 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Install a new blade brake belt and assemble the machine except for the 2 belt co...

Page 28: ...ry 50 hours Clean the blade brake clutch shield to ensure the best performance and to prevent parts from degrading Clean the blade brake clutch shield when you sharpen the blade because you need to remove the blade in order to remove the blade brake clutch shield 1 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Close the fuel valve by moving t...

Page 29: ...rator and the 2 blade nuts 11 Return the machine to the operating position Cleaning the Wheels Service Interval Every 40 hours 1 Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris from the wheel gear area g033535 Figure 39 1 Gears 2 After cleaning apply a small amount of anti seize compound to the gears Note If you operate the machine in extreme conditions cleaning the wheels more frequently than recomme...

Page 30: ...rk plug General Information 1 Clean under the machine refer to Cleaning under the Machine page 21 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 the top of the mower housing 4 Check the condition of the blade refer to Inspecting the Blade page 25 5 Check the condition...

Page 31: ...eplace 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 element is dirty and is restricting the air flow 4 Clean the air filter pre cleaner and or replace the paper air filter 1 The blade is bent or is out of balance 1 Balance the blade If the blade is bent replace...

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