Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
22in Recycler Lawn Mower
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual

Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower is a rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower intended for residential homeowners to cut grass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It features a recycling mode for mulching grass clippings, a bagging mode for collecting clippings, and a self-propel drive for easier mowing. The mower also has adjustable cutting height and handle height for customized mowing and comfortable operation. Additionally, the mower comes with safety features such as blade disengagement and a safety-alert symbol to highlight potential hazards and recommended precautions.

Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower is a rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower intended for residential homeowners to cut grass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It features a recycling mode for mulching grass clippings, a bagging mode for collecting clippings, and a self-propel drive for easier mowing. The mower also has adjustable cutting height and handle height for customized mowing and comfortable operation. Additionally, the mower comes with safety features such as blade disengagement and a safety-alert symbol to highlight potential hazards and recommended precautions.

FormNo.3441-849RevA
22inRecycler
®
LawnMowerwithSmartStow
®
ModelNo.21465—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson
residentialproperties.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
©2020—ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc.
2101AshlandAve
Beatrice,NE68310
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3441-849*
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................5
2InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe
RopeGuide.....................................................6
3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................7
4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................7
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Specications....................................................9
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation..................................................................9
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................10
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...........................11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................11
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................12
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14
RecyclingtheClippings....................................14
BaggingtheClippings.......................................14
OperatingtheBag-on-DemandLever...............15
OperatingTips.................................................15
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
CleaningUndertheMachine............................16
FoldingtheHandle...........................................17
StoringtheMachineintheVertical-Stow
Position.........................................................18
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
PreparingforMaintenance...............................20
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................21
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................21
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................22
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................23
Storage...................................................................23
StorageSafety..................................................23
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................23
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................23
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.1-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,
oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal94-8072
94-8072
decal125-5026
125-5026
1.Recyclingmode2.Baggingmode
decal131-4514b
131-4514
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeperforming
maintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway;shutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition;pickupany
debrisbeforemowing.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—do
notoperateupanddownslopes;operatesidetosideon
slopes;lookbehindyouwhenmovinginreverse.
3
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal133-8198
133-8198
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;1)Addfueluptothe
indicatedlevel.2)Tipthemachineforwardforstorage.
4
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
1
UnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Ensurethatthecablesareroutedontheoutsideofthehandleandarenotpinched(DofFigure3).
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Figure3
5
2
InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeintheRopeGuide
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Tostarttheenginesafelyandeasilywheneveryouusethemachine,installtherecoil-starter
ropeintheropeguide.
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Figure4
6
3
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
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Figure5
7
4
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
8
ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Handle
7.Spark-plugwire
2.Blade-controlbar
8.Oilll/dipstick
3.Reardeector
9.Bag-on-demandlever
4.Fuel-tankcap
10.Handlelock(2)
5.Airlter11.Grassbag
6.Cutting-heightlever(4)
12.Recoil-starthandle
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
35kg151cm59cm109cm
21465
(78lb)(59inches)(23inches)(43inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
9
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Ethanol
Nomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure8.
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Figure8
10
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure9
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.
Rotatethehandlelock,movethehandleto1of2positions,andlockthehandleintoposition(Figure10).
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Figure10
11
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
DANGER
Adjustingthecutting-heightleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade
andresultinseriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengine,removetheelectric-startbutton(ifequipped),andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallwheelstothesamecuttingheight(Figure11).
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Figure11
12
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengineand
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the
engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop
within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.
Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine
fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor
deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineT oro
partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand
down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.
•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
StartingtheEngine
1.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle
(AofFigure12).
2.Pulltherecoil-starthandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullitsharply,andallowitto
returntotheropeguideonthehandleslowly(B
ofFigure12).
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Figure12
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral
attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour
handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour
sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppace
withyou(Figure13).
13
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Figure13
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotfreelyrollbackward
afterself-propelling,stopwalking,holdyourhands
inplace,andallowthemachinetorollacoupleof
centimeters(inches)forwardtodisengagethewheel
drive.Youcanalsotryreachingjustundertheupper
handletothemetalhandleandpushingthemachine
forwardacoupleofcentimeters(inches).Ifthe
machinestilldoesnotrollbackwardeasily,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Ensure
thattheengineshutsoffwithin
3secondsafterreleasingthe
blade-controlbar.
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheblade-controlbar.
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,boththeengineandbladeshouldstopwithin
3seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,stop
usingyourmachineimmediatelyandcontactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
RecyclingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle
thegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachineandthe
bag-on-demandleverisinthebaggingposition,move
thelevertotherecyclingposition;refertoOperating
theBag-on-DemandLever(page15).
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Ifthebag-on-demandleverisintherecyclingposition,moveittothebaggingposition;refertoOperatingthe
Bag-on-DemandLever(page15).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure14).
2.Installthegrassbag,ensuringthatthepinsonthebagrestintheslotsonthehandlebracket(Bof
Figure14).
3.Lowerthereardeector.
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Figure14
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page14).
14
Operatingthe
Bag-on-DemandLever
Thebag-on-demandfeatureallowsyoutoeither
collectorrecyclegrassandleafclippingswhilethe
grassbagisattachedtothemachine.
•Tobagthegrassandleafclippings,pressthe
buttononthebag-on-demandleverandmovethe
leverforwarduntilthebuttonontheleverpopsup
(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Bag-on-demandlever(inthebaggingposition)
•Torecyclethegrassandleafclippings,press
thebuttonontheleverandmovethelever
rearwarduntilthebuttonontheleverpopsup.
Important:Forproperoperation,shutoff
theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andthenremoveanygrassclippingsand
debrisfromthebag-on-demanddoorandthe
surroundingopening(Figure16)beforeyou
movethebag-on-demandleverfrom1position
toanother.
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Figure16
1.Cleanhere
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installanewT oroblade
beforethecuttingseasonbeginsorwhen
necessary.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelow51mm(2inches)unlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,
mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk
slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe
bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine
tostall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
15
•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves
onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand
thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
CleaningUnderthe
Machine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
Forbestresults,cleanunderthemachineshortlyafter
youhavecompletedmowing.
CleaningUndertheMachineinthe
OperatingPosition
1.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-height
setting.
2.Movethemachineontoapavedlevelsurface.
3.Withtheenginerunningandthebladeengaged,
sprayastreamofwaterinfrontoftheright,rear
wheel(Figure17).
Note:Thewaterwillsplashintothepathofthe
blade,cleaningouttheclippings.
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Figure17
4.Whennomoreclippingscomeout,stopthe
waterandmovethemachinetoadryarea.
5.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutesto
drytheundersideofthemachinetopreventit
fromrusting.
6.Shutofftheengine,removetheelectric-start
button(ifequipped),andallowthemachineto
coolbeforestoringitinanenclosedarea.
CleaningundertheMachineinthe
Vertical-stowPosition
1.Setthemachineinthevertical-stowposition;
refertoStoringtheMachineintheVertical-Stow
Position(page18).
2.Washouttheclippingsfromunderthemachine.
16
FoldingtheHandle
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Holdthehandlewhiledisengagingthehandlelockstoavoidpinchingyourhands.
2.Disengagethehandlelocksuntilyoucanmovetheupperhandlefreely(AofFigure18)
3.Foldthehandleforwardtothefullyforwardposition(BofFigure18).
Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideofthehandlelocksasyoufoldthehandle.
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Figure18
4.Tounfoldthehandle,referto1UnfoldingtheHandle(page5).
17
StoringtheMachineinthe
Vertical-StowPosition
Duringthemowingseasonorintheoff-season,you
canstoreyourmachineintheverticalpositionto
minimizestoragespace.
DANGER
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
others.
•Storingthemachineintheverticalposition
whenthereistoomuchfuelinthefueltank
maycausefueltoleakfromthefueltank.
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyou
andothers.
•Storethemachineintheverticalposition
onlywhentheleveloffuelinthefueltank
isnohigherthanwhatisrecommendedin
thisOperator’sManual.
•Donotstorethemachineinaposition
thatisbeyondthevertical(90°)position;
otherwise,fuelmayescapefromthefuel
tank.
•Donottransportthemachineinthe
vertical-stowposition.
•Donotattempttostartthemachineinthe
vertical-stowposition.
•Donotattempttostoreanymachinewith
fuelandoilinthevertical-stowposition
thatisnotdesignedforthatpurpose.
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperly
candamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor
unfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Ensurethattheleveloffuelinthefueltankisno
higherthanwhatisrecommendedbytheengine
manufacturer;refertotheenginemanufacturer’s
decalontheengine(Figure19).
Note:Ifthereistheleveloffuelinthefuel
tankistoohigh,drainthefuelfromthefueltank
intoanapprovedfuelcontaineruntilitisator
belowthelevelrecommendedbytheengine
manufacturer.
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Figure19
2.Ensurethatthecutting-heightsettingonthe
machineis92mm(3-5/8inches)orlower.If
itisnot,lowerit;refertoAdjustingtheCutting
Height(page12).
3.Disengagethehandlelocks(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Handlelockdisengaged
positions
2.Handlelockengaged
position
4.Foldthehandlefullyforward(Figure20).
Important:Routethecablestotheoutside
ofthehandleknobsasyoufoldthehandle.
5.Engagethehandlelocks.
6.Liftthefrontofthemachinebythehandleand
moveitintoastoragespace(Figure21).
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Figure21
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
•Ensurethattheengineshutsoffwithin3secondsafterreleasingtheblade-control
bar.
Aftereachuse
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemachine.
Every25hours
•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Yearly
•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil(ifdesired).
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
•Cleantheenginebyremovingdirtanddebrisfromitstopandsides;cleanitmore
frequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeyearlystorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhen
servicingtheblade.Donotrepairoralterthe
blade(s).
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachineto
changetheoilorreplacetheblade,allowthe
fueltanktorundrythroughnormalusage.If
youmusttipthemachinepriortorunning
outoffuel,useahandfuelpumptoremove
thefuel.Alwaystipthemachineontoits
side,withthedipstickdown.
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Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
22in Recycler Lawn Mower
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual

Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower is a rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower intended for residential homeowners to cut grass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It features a recycling mode for mulching grass clippings, a bagging mode for collecting clippings, and a self-propel drive for easier mowing. The mower also has adjustable cutting height and handle height for customized mowing and comfortable operation. Additionally, the mower comes with safety features such as blade disengagement and a safety-alert symbol to highlight potential hazards and recommended precautions.

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