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6. Raise right side of mower until all oil has flowed into

the drain pan.

7. Remove  the oil drain tube and retighten the side oil

drain plug.

IMPORTANT: Do not over-tighten the side oil drain
plug. It may cause damage to the crankcase cover.
Specified torque is 23 N-m (190 in-lbs.).

8. Recycle the oil as per local codes.

2

m-4354

1

Figure 19

1.

Side oil drain plug

2.

Oil drain tube

9. Fill the crankcase to the FULL line on the dipstick

with fresh oil. Refer to the Oil section, page 6, for
specifications.

10. Wipe up any spilled oil.

Oil Filter

Change the oil filter every 200 hours of operation.

1. Run the engine to warm the oil.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

•

Oil may be hot after engine has been run.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•

Contact with hot oil can cause severe personal
injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

•

Avoid contact with oil while draining oil.

2. Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug

(Fig. 6).

3. Drain the engine oil as specified in Engine Oil section,

page 14.

4. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil filter

connection (Fig. 20).

5. Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it.

6. Coat a film of clean engine oil onto seal of new filter.

7. Install new filter by rotating it clockwise until seal

contacts mounting surface. Then rotate filter 3/4 turn
more by hand.

1

2

Figure 20

1.

Oil filter

2.

Mounting surface

8. Fill the crankcase to the FULL line on the dipstick

with fresh oil. Refer to the Oil section, page 6, for
specifications.

9. Reinstall the spark plug wire.

10. Run the engine for about 3 minutes. Stop engine and

check oil leakage around the filter.

11. Add oil to compensate for oil level reduction due to oil

filter capacity. Refer to the Oil section, page 6, for oil
level check.

Spark Plug

Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent.  The
correct air gap is 0.030” (0.76 mm). Remove the plug
after every 100 operating hours and check its condition.

1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off the spark plug

(Fig. 6).

2. Clean around the spark plug and remove it from the

cylinder head.

IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty
spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes because engine
damage could result from grit entering the cylinder.

Summary of Contents for Recycler 22170

Page 1: ...rie de su producto Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel écrivez à l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Domestic English EN FORM NO 3322 479 Recycler Walk Behind Power Mower Model No 22170 22171 9900001 Up ...

Page 2: ...s known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Toro product All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with your new product so feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service genuine Toro parts or other information you may require Whenever you contact your Authorized Ser...

Page 3: ...mputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death This mower is designed for cutting and recycling grass or when equipped with a grass bag for catching cut grass Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to the operator or bystanders Note This engine is NOT equipped with a spark arrester muffler Use or operation o...

Page 4: ...op the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting the height of cut Stop the blade when pushing the mower over dirt or gravel driveways Stop the engine before leaving the operator s position behind the handle Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if the mower will be unattended Do not touch the engine while it is running or shortly after it is stopped because it will be hot en...

Page 5: ...1 4 lg capscrews washers and thin nylon insert locknuts Fig 1 2 Secure handle latches to handle with 2 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 lg capscrews washers and nylon insert locknuts Fig 1 Note Handle height is adjustable for operator comfort Stand behind mower handle to gauge height To adjust handle height reposition capscrews and locknuts securing handle latches to handle into other mounting holes in latches 3 S...

Page 6: ...ks into place locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel Fig 4 Release discharge door handle to lock top of plug m 275 1 Figure 4 1 Spring clip Before Starting Oil Initially the crankcase must be filled with 8 quarts 0 75 liters of SAE 30 oil 10W 30 oil may be substituted if SAE 30 is not available Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute API service clas...

Page 7: ...mstances a static charge can develop igniting the gasoline WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners m...

Page 8: ...sopropyl Do not use additives to enhance the power or performance of the engine 5 Connect the spark plug wire Fig 6 Operation Starting the Engine 1 Open the fuel valve Fig 7 2 Move throttle to Choke Fig 8 3 Lift the blade control bail to the handle and hold Fig 8 4 Pull the starter handle lightly until resistance is felt then pull it sharply Fig 8 Allow the rope return to the handle slowly When en...

Page 9: ... Fig 11 Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring loaded door from closing while inserting the plug 2 Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening you must rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it Fig 11 Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards 3 Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into p...

Page 10: ... is now open m 1913 1 Figure 14 1 Pin locked in bag notch DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in operator s or bystander s direction WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new genuine TORO ...

Page 11: ...Never deliberately mow over any object If an object is struck or the mower starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and examine the mower for damage Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season Periodically file down nicks on blade Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade Only mow dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves t...

Page 12: ...e grass If you cut up a lot of oak leaves add lime to your grass in the spring Lime reduces the acidity of the leaves Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Item Service Operation After every use 5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours 200 Hours Housing Clean built up grass clippings and dirt X Fasteners Check blade and engine mounting fasteners Keep all fasteners tight to keep the mower...

Page 13: ...ange oil filter every 200 hours X CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the wire on the spark plug someone could start the engine WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Pull the wire off of the spark plug before you do any maintenance Also push wire aside so it does not accidentally contact spark plug Air Filter Clean th...

Page 14: ...fuel valve by turning the lever to the open position Fig 7 5 Drain gasoline completely from the tank and fuel line into an approved gasoline container 6 Remove the fuel tube on the fuel tank by loosening the tube clamp Fig 18 7 Remove the fuel filter from the fuel tank Fig 17 2 1 Figure 18 1 Fuel tube 2 Fuel filter 8 Clean the fuel filter with high flash point solvent 9 Firmly reinstall the filter...

Page 15: ...e a suitable drain pan under the oil filter connection Fig 20 5 Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it 6 Coat a film of clean engine oil onto seal of new filter 7 Install new filter by rotating it clockwise until seal contacts mounting surface Then rotate filter 3 4 turn more by hand 1 2 Figure 20 1 Oil filter 2 Mounting surface 8 Fill the crankcase to the FULL line on the dipstick wi...

Page 16: ...mower backward while control bar is gradually moved toward handle Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop turning and control bar is about one inch from handle Fig 23 228 1 Figure 22 1 Control knob 1 Figure 23 1 One inch Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable Whenever a new blade brake cable assembly is installed an adjustment is required 1 Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Pull wire ...

Page 17: ... the wire off of the spark plug Fig 6 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tipping the mower may cause fuel leakage from the carburetor or fuel tank HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or removing gas with a hand pump never siphon 2 Drain th...

Page 18: ...ccelerator 4 Blade Sharpening the Blade Using a file sharpen top side of the blade and maintain the original cutting angle Fig 29 153 1 Figure 29 1 Sharpen at this angle only Note The blade will remain balanced if same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges Balancing the Blade 1 Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or screwdriver shank c...

Page 19: ...erside of the Mower Housing To ensure best performance keep the underside of the mower housing clean Be especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris Fig 33 757 1 Figure 33 1 Kickers Washing Method 1 Position the 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 direct the water to flow on the ground just in...

Page 20: ...ittle as possible to avoid future starting problems 5 Turn the mower upright 6 Refill the gas tank 7 Connect the spark plug wire Fig 6 Cleaning Under the Belt Cover Keep area under belt cover free of debris 1 With the engine turned off remove the 2 bolts securing the belt cover Fig 35 to the mower housing 2 Lift off the cover and brush out all debris from the belt area 3 Install the belt cover 224...

Page 21: ...l hub and pivot arm Troubleshooting Your mower was designed and built for trouble free operation Check the following components and items carefully If a problem continues see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start 1 Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2 Move throttle lever to the CHOKE position 3 Spark plug Connect spark plug wire Clean spark plug check ...

Page 22: ...abilize fuel for storage If possible the last fuel fill of the year should be treated with Toro Fuel Conditioner Run the fuel tank empty when mowing the last time prior to storage The smaller the amount of fuel in the tank the shorter the time required to run the fuel system dry Run the mower until engine stops from lack of fuel Preparing the Engine 1 While the engine is still warm drain oil from ...

Page 23: ...23 N m 5 Perform the recommended maintenance procedures Refer to the Maintenance section page 12 6 Fill the fuel tank Fig 7 with fresh clean gasoline 7 Check the engine oil level 8 Connect the spark plug wire Fig 6 Accessories Accessories may have been shipped with your mower or are available from your Authorized Toro Dealer 1 Side Discharge Kit Model No 59199 Install in seconds Rear mounted in pl...

Page 24: ...rmed by a dealer or by you is at your expense What Does This Warranty Not Cover and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS Engines This express warranty does not cover D Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants oil chang...

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