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 powerful and versatile machine designed to make lawn care a breeze. With its 22-inch cutting width, it can efficiently handle even large lawns, while its sturdy construction ensures durability and longevity. The mower features a reliable self-propelled drive for effortless operation, allowing you to mow your lawn with less effort. Additionally, it offers the flexibility of mulching, bagging, or side-discharging grass clippings, providing you with options to suit your specific needs and preferences.

Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower is a powerful and versatile machine designed to make lawn care a breeze. With its 22-inch cutting width, it can efficiently handle even large lawns, while its sturdy construction ensures durability and longevity. The mower features a reliable self-propelled drive for effortless operation, allowing you to mow your lawn with less effort. Additionally, it offers the flexibility of mulching, bagging, or side-discharging grass clippings, providing you with options to suit your specific needs and preferences.

FormNo.3388-347RevA
22inRecycler
®
LawnMower
ModelNo.20333—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Operator'sManual
ReplacementpartsareavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealeroratwww.shoptoro.com.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintendedto
beusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesignedprimarily
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace
below:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
NetTorque:Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewas
laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance
withtheSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.
Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmower
©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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specicationsonyourmowermodel.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
GeneralOperation..................................................2
SlopeOperation......................................................3
Children.................................................................3
Service...................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar..............................5
2InstallingtheHandle.............................................5
3InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeintheRope
Guide.................................................................6
4FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................7
5AssemblingtheGrassBag......................................7
ProductOverview..........................................................8
Operation.....................................................................9
FillingtheFuelTank................................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................9
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................10
StartingtheEngine.................................................10
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive.....................................11
StoppingtheEngine...............................................11
EngagingtheBlade.................................................11
DisengagingtheBlade.............................................12
CheckingtheBlade-Brake-ClutchOperation..............12
RecyclingtheClippings...........................................12
BaggingtheClippings.............................................12
Side-DischargingtheClippings.................................14
OperatingTips......................................................15
Maintenance.................................................................16
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................16
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................16
ReplacingtheAirFilter............................................17
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................17
ReplacingtheBlade................................................18
CleaningtheBlade-Brake-ClutchShield.....................18
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive................................19
CleaningundertheMachine.....................................19
Storage........................................................................20
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................20
FoldingtheHandle.................................................20
RemovetheMachinefromStorage............................20
Safety
ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheCPSCbladesafety
requirementsforwalk-behindrotarylawnmowersandthe
B71.1specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
youstarttheengine.
Thesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)isusedtoalertyouto
potentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafetymessages
thatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjuryordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercouldresultin
injuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,complywiththe
followingsafetyinstructions.
Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe
ANSI/OPEIstandardB71.1-2012.
Thiscuttingmachinecanamputatehandsandfeetand
throwobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
GeneralOperation
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderthemachine.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Onlyallowresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe
instructionstooperatethismachine.
•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,wire,toys,etc.,
whichcouldbethrownbytheblade.Staybehindthe
handlewhentheengineisrunning.
•Besuretheareaisclearofbystandersbeforeoperating.
Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donotoperatethemachinebarefootedorwhilewearing
sandals.Alwayswearsubstantialfootwear.
•Donotpullthemachinebackwardunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeand
whilemovingbackwardwiththemachine.
•Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone.Avoid
dischargingmaterialagainstawallorobstruction.
Materialmayricochetbacktowardyouorbystanders.
Stopthebladewhencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentiregrass
catcher,dischargeguard,rearguard,orothersafety
protectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Stoptheengineandwaituntilthebladecomestoa
completestopbeforecleaningthemachine,removing
grasscatcher,oruncloggingthedischargeguard.
•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial
light.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
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•Neveroperatethemachineinwetgrass.Alwaysbesure
ofyourfooting;walk;neverrun.
•Disengagethedrivesystem,ifsoequipped,before
startingtheengine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
theengineandcheckforthecauseimmediately.Vibration
isgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Seethemanufacturer'sinstructionsforproperoperation
andinstallationofaccessories.Useonlyaccessories
approvedbythemanufacturer.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslipandfallaccidents,
whichcanresultinsevereinjury.Operationonallslopes
requiresextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,donot
mowit.
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden
objects.Uneventerraincouldcauseaslip-and-fall
accident.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Donotmowonwetgrassorexcessivelysteepslopes.
Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Youcouldloseyourfootingorbalance.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe
presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren
willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.
•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifachildentersthearea.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyourviewofachild.
Service
SafeHandlingofGasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
theground,awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather
thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand
tightenitsecurely.
WARNING
Exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless,
deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
GeneralService
•Neveroperatethemachineinaclosedarea.
•Keepallnutsandboltstighttobesurethattheequipment
isinsafeworkingcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
•Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveany
fuel-soakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore
storingit.
•Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stopandinspectthe
machine.Repairthemachine,ifnecessary,beforestarting
it.
•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.Disconnectthespark-plugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventitfromunintentionally
starting.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
guardfrequentlyandreplacethemwiththemanufacturer's
recommendedpartswhennecessary.
•Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,
anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
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•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabelsas
necessary.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
94-8072
108-8117
112-8867
1.Lock2.Unlock
117-2718
131-0894
TractionAdjustment
1.Attention;readtheOperator'sManual—1)Loosenthe
knobbyturningitcounterclockwise;2)Pullthecable(s)
awayfromtheenginetodecreasethetraction,orpush
thecable(s)towardtheenginetoincreasethetraction;3)
Tightentheknobbyturningitclockwise.
4
131–4514
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—disconnectthespark-plugwireandreadthe
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe
operatingposition;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operatesideto
sideonslopes;lookbehindyouwhenbackingup.
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplastic
sheetthatcoverstheengine.
1
InstallingtheBlade-Control
Bar
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Installtheblade-controlbarintotheupperhandle(Figure3).
Figure3
5
2
InstallingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan
damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating
condition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor
unfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
1.Removethehandleknobsfromthemachine(Figure4).
Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideofthe
handleknobsasyouinstallthehandle.
Figure4
2.Movethehandletotheoperatingposition.
3.Installandtightenthehandleknobsthatyouremoved
instep1(Figure4).
3
InstallingtheRecoil-Starter
RopeintheRopeGuide
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Tostarttheenginesafelyandeasily
wheneveryouusethemachine,installtherecoil-starter
ropeintheropeguide.
Pulltherecoil-starterropethroughtheropeguideonthe
handle(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Recoil-starterrope2.Ropeguide
6
4
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,
butitdoescomewithabottleofoil.
Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:SAE30detergentoilwithan
APIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
1.Removethedipstick(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Dipstick
2.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltubeuntiltheoillevel
reachestheFulllineonthedipstick(Figure6).Donot
overll.
3.Installthedipsticksecurely.
Important:
Change the engine oil after the r st 5
operating hour s
;changeityearlythereafter.Referto
ChangingtheEngineOil(page17).
5
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.SlipthegrassbagovertheframeasshowninFigure7.
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1
2
3
Figure7
1.Handle
3.Grassbag
2.Frame
Note:Donotslipthebagoverthehandle(Figure7).
2.Hookthebottomchannelofthebagontothebottom
oftheframe(Figure8).
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Figure8
3.Hookthetopandsidechannelsofthebagontothetop
andsidesoftheframe,respectively(Figure8).
ProductOverview
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Figure9
1.Handle
9.Cutting-heightlever(4)
2.Blade-controlbar
10.Sparkplug
3.Adjustmentknobforthe
self-propeldrive
11.Side-dischargedeector
4.Ignitionswitch12.Bag-on-demandlever
5.Oilll/dipstick13.Handleknob(2)
6.Fuel-tankcap14.Recoil-starthandle
7.Washoutport(notshown)15.Control-barlock
8.Airlter
Figure10
1.Grassbag2.Side-dischargechute
8
Operation
FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina
vehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,suchasE15
orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizerhasbeen
addedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
1 cm (1/2 inch)
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Figure11
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Dipstick
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Insertthedipstickfullyintotheoil-lltube,then
removethedipstick.
5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure12).
•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthe
dipstick,slowlypourasmallamountofoilinto
theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps3
9
through5untiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon
thedipstick(Figure12).
•IftheoillevelisabovetheFullmarkonthe
dipstick,draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon
thedipstickisattheFullmark.RefertoChanging
theEngineOil(page17).
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis
toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,
youmaydamagetheengine.
6.Installthedipsticksecurely.
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhen
adjustingthecuttingheight.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbe
hotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthe
hotmufer.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setthefrontwheelsto
thesameheightastherearwheels(Figure13).
Note:Toraisethemachine,movethefrontcutting-height
leversrearwardandtherearcutting-heightleversforward.
Tolowerthemachine,movethefrontcutting-heightlevers
forwardandtherearcutting-heightleversrearward.
Figure13
1.Raisethemachine2.Lowerthemachine
Note:Thecutting-heightsettingsare25mm(1inch);35
mm(1-3/8inches);44mm(1-3/4inches);54mm(2-1/8
inches);64mm(2-1/2inches);73mm(2-7/8inches);83mm
(3-1/4inches);92mm(3-5/8inches);and102mm(4inches).
StartingtheEngine
Note:Youcanstarttheengineeitherfromtheoperating
position(Figure14)orattheengine(withtherecoil-start
handleoutoftheropeguide).
Figure14
Pulltherecoil-starterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,
thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropetoreturntothehandle
slowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhands
ontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyoursides,andthe
machinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure15).
Figure15
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotfreelyrollbackwardafter
self-propelling,stopwalking,holdyourhandsinplace,and
allowthemachinetorollacoupleofcentimeters(inches)
forwardtodisengagethewheeldrive.Youcanalsotry
reachingjustundertheupperhandletothemetalhandleand
pushthemachineforwardacoupleofcentimeters(inches).
Ifthemachinestilldoesnotrollbackwardeasily,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
StoppingtheEngine
Tostoptheengine,pressandholdtheignitionswitch(Figure
9)untiltheenginestops.
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,
thebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.Ifitdoesnot
stopproperly,stopusingyourmachineimmediatelyand
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
EngagingtheBlade
Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladedoesnotturn.You
mustengagethebladetomow.
1.Pullthecontrol-barlockback(Figure16).
Figure16
2.Pulltheblade-controlbartothehandle(Figure17).
Figure17
3.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle(Figure
18).
Figure18
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DisengagingtheBlade
Releasetheblade-controlbar(Figure19).
Figure19
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,
thebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.Ifitdoesnot
stopproperly,stopusingyourmachineimmediatelyand
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Checkingthe
Blade-Brake-ClutchOperation
Checkthecontrolbarbeforeeachusetoensurethatthe
blade-brake-clutchsystemisoperatingproperly.
UsingtheGrassBag
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Youcanusethegrassbagtoperformanadditionaltestto
checktheblade-brakeclutch.
1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Engagetheblade.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat
thebladeisengagedandrotating.
4.Releasetheblade-controlbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotimmediatelydeate,the
bladeisstillrotating.Theblade-brakeclutchmaybe
deterioratingand,ifignored,couldresultinanunsafe
operatingcondition.Havethemachineinspectedand
servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceinanon-windy
area.
2.Setall4wheelstothe83mm(3-1/4inch)cutsetting.
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitintoa
ballsmallenoughtogounderthemachinehousing
(about76mmor3inchesindiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)in
frontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblade.
7.Releasetheblade-controlbar.
8.Immediatelypushthemachineoverthenewspaperball.
9.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe
newspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounderthe
machine,repeatsteps4through10.
11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,theblade
didnotstopproperly,whichcouldresultinanunsafe
operatingcondition.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
RecyclingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethe
grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachineandthebag-on-demand
leverisintheBaggingposition,movethelevertothe
Recyclingpositionbeforerecyclingtheclippings;referto
OperatingtheBag-on-DemandLever(page13).Ifthe
side-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitbefore
recyclingtheclippings;refertoRemovingtheSide-Discharge
Chute(page14).
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleaf
clippingsfromthelawn.
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesand
othersimilardebristobethrowntowardyouor
bystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryor
death.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged,
installanewTororeplacementbag.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitbefore
baggingtheclippings;refertoRemovingtheSide-Discharge
Chute(page14).Ifthebag-on-demandleverisinthe
Recyclingposition,moveittotheBaggingposition;referto
OperatingtheBag-on-DemandLever(page13).
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Notches
3.Grass-bagpin(2)
2.Reardeector
2.Installthegrassbag,ensuringthatthepinsonthebag
restinthenotchesonthehandle(Figure20).
3.Lowerthereardeector.
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrass
Bag(page13).
OperatingtheBag-on-DemandLever
Thebag-on-demandfeatureallowsyoutoeithercollector
recyclegrassandleafclippingswhilethegrassbagisattached
tothemachine.
•Forbaggingthegrassandleafclippings,pressthebutton
onthebag-on-demandleverandmovetheleverforward
untilthebuttonontheleverpopsup(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Bag-on-demandlever(inbaggingposition)
•Forrecyclingthegrassandleafclippings,pressthebutton
ontheleverandmovetheleverrearwarduntilthebutton
ontheleverpopsup.
Important:Forproperoperation,removeanygrass
clippingsanddebrisfromthebag-on-demanddoorand
thesurroundingopening(Figure22)beforeyoumove
thebag-on-demandleverfromonepositiontoanother.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.Also,anopen
rear-dischargeareacouldallowsmallstonesand
othersimilardebristobethrowninthedirection
oftheoperatororbystandersandresultinserious
personalinjuryordeath.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforecleaningthebag-on-demanddoorand
thesurroundingopening.
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Figure22
1.Cleanhere
Side-Dischargingthe
Clippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachineandthebag-on-demand
leverisintheBaggingposition,movethelevertothe
Recyclingposition;refertoOperatingtheBag-on-Demand
Lever(page13).
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
Liftupthesidedeectorandinstalltheside-dischargechute
(Figure23).
Figure23
RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
Toremovethesidedischargechute,liftupthesidedeector,
removetheside-dischargechute,andlowertheside-discharge
deector.
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OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,andother
debristhatthebladecouldhit.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebeforethe
cuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaToro
replacementblade.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Donot
cutbelowthe54mm(2-1/8-inch)settingunlessthegrass
issparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowthbeginstoslow
down.RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight(page10).
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,mowatthe
highestcutting-heightsettingandwalkslower;thenmow
againatalowersettingforthebestlawnappearance.If
thegrassistoolong,themachinemayplugandcause
theenginetostall.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleavestend
toclumpontheyardandcancausethemachinetoplug
ortheenginetostall.
WARNING
Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Mowonlyindry
conditions.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydryconditions,
followalllocalrewarnings,andkeepthemachinefree
ofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdispersethe
clippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try1
ormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafullswath
witheachpass.
–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsanotch
lowerthantherearwheels.Forexample,setthefront
wheelsat54mm(2-1/8-inch)andtherearwheels
at64mm(2-1/2inches).
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawnshows
throughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedtomakemore
thanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleavesonthe
lawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2notcheshigher
thantherearcuttingheight.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachinedoesnot
cuttheleavesnelyenough.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checktheblade-brake-clutchoperation.
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemachine.
Every25hours
•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Cleantheblade-brake-clutchshield.
Yearly
•Changetheengineoil.
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
•Cleantheair-coolingsystem;cleanitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Refertoyourengineowner’smanual.
•Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforanyadditionalyearlymaintenance
procedures.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeyearlystorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Note:ReplacementpartsareavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer(gotowww.toro.comtondthenearestdealer)
oratwww .shoptoro.com.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachinetochange
theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltankto
rundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttip
themachinepriortorunningoutoffuel,usea
handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystipthe
machineontoitsside,withthedipstickdown.
WARNING
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Gasolineisammableandexplosiveandcancause
personalinjury.
Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewitha
handpump;neversiphon.
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ReplacingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
1.Useascrewdrivertoopentheair-ltercover(Figure
25).
Figure25
2.Replacetheairlter(Figure26).
Figure26
3.Installtheair-ltercover.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Yearly
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingthe
oiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.
Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:SAE30detergentoilwithan
APIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page16).
3.Removethedipstick(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Dipstick
4.Tipthemachineontoitssidewiththeairlterupto
draintheusedoiloutthroughtheoil-lltube(Figure
28).
Figure28
5.Returnthemachinetotheoperatingposition.
6.Slowlypourabout3/4ofthecrankcasecapacityofoil
intotheoil-lltube.
7.Waitabout3minutesfortheoiltosettleinthe
crankcase.
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickfullyintotheoil-lltube,then
removethedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure27).
•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthe
dipstick,slowlypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltubeandrepeatsteps8through10untilthe
oillevelisattheFullmarkonthedipstick.
•IftheoillevelisabovetheFullmarkonthe
dipstick,draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon
thedipstickisattheFullmark.
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis
toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,
youmaydamagetheengine.
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11.Installthedipsticksecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
ReplacingtheBlade
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Important:Youwillneedatorquewrenchtoinstallthe
bladeproperly.Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrenchorare
uncomfortableperformingthisprocedure,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutofgasoline.Ifthe
bladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately.Ifthe
bladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpenedandbalanced,
orreplaceit.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.
Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.
Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug.
RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page16).
2.Tipthemachineontoitssidewiththedipstickdown.
3.Removethe2bladenutsandthestiffener(Figure29).
Figure29
1.Bladenuts
2.Stiffener
4.Removetheblade(Figure29).
5.Installthenewblade(Figure29).
6.Installthestiffenerthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
7.Installthebladenutsandtorquethemto20to37N-m
(15to27ft-lb).
Cleaningthe
Blade-Brake-ClutchShield
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Cleantheblade-brake-clutchshieldyearlytopreventtheblade
fromstallingwhileyoumow.
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug.
RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page16).
2.Tipthemachineontoitssidewiththedipstickdown.
3.Removethe2bladenutsandthestiffener(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Bladenuts4.Bladedriver
2.Stiffener
5.Disk
3.Blade6.Blade-brake-clutchshield
4.Removetheblade(Figure30).
5.Removethebladedriveranddisk(Figure30).
6.Removethebladebrake-clutchshield(Figure30).
7.Brushorblowoutdebrisfromtheinsideoftheshield
andaroundalltheparts.
8.Installtheblade-brake-clutchshieldthatyoupreviously
removed.
9.Installthebladedriveranddiskthatyoupreviously
removed.
10.Installthebladeandthestiffenerthatyoupreviously
removed(Figure30).
11.Installthebladenutsandtorquethemto20to37N-m
(15to27ft-lb).
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AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive
Wheneveryouinstallanewself-propelcableorifthe
self-propeldriveisoutofadjustment,adjusttheself-propel
drive.
1.Turntheadjustmentknobcounterclockwisetoloosen
thecableadjustment(Figure31).
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Figure31
1.Handle(leftside)3.Self-propel-drivecable
2.Adjustmentknob
2.Adjustthetensiononthecable(Figure31)bypullingit
backorpushingitforwardandholdingthatposition.
Note:Pushthecabletowardtheenginetoincrease
thetraction;pullthecableawayfromtheengineto
decreasethetraction.
3.Turntheadjustmentknobclockwisetotightenthe
cableadjustment.
Note:Tightentheknobrmlybyhand.
CleaningundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
WARNING
Themachinemaydislodgematerialfromunderthe
machine.
•Weareyeprotection.
•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe
handle)whentheengineisrunning.
•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.
Forbestresults,cleanthemachinesoonafteryouhave
completedmowing.
1.Movethemachineontoaatpavedsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-heightsetting;
refertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight(page10).
4.Washouttheareaunderthereardeectorwherethe
clippingsgofromthehousingtothegrassbag.
Note:Washouttheareawiththebag-on-demandin
boththefullyforwardandfullyrearwardpositions.
5.Attachagardenhosethatisconnectedtoawater
supplytothewashoutport(Figure32).
Figure32
1.Washoutport
6.Turnthewateron.
7.Starttheengineandrunituntiltherearenomore
clippingsthatcomeoutfromunderthemachine.
8.Stoptheengine.
9.Shutoffthewateranddisconnectthegardenhose
fromthemachine.
10.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutestodrythe
housingtopreventitfromrusting.
11.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanenclosedarea.
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Storage
Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.
PreparingtheMachinefor
Storage
WARNING
Gasolinevaporscanexplode.
•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.
•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear
anopename.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto
thefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2.Disposeofanyunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit
accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.
Note:Oldfuelinthefueltankistheleadingcauseof
hardstarting.Donotstorefuelwithoutstabilizermore
than30days,anddonotstorestabilizedfuelmorethan
90days.
3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginestopsfromrunning
outoffuel.
4.Starttheengineagain.
5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan
nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
6.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
7.Removethesparkplug,add30ml(1oz)ofoilthrough
thespark-plughole,andpullthestarterropeslowly
severaltimestodistributeoilthroughoutthecylinder
topreventcylindercorrosionduringtheoff-season.
8.Looselyinstallthesparkplug.
9.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
FoldingtheHandle
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan
damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating
condition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor
unfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
1.Loosenthehandleknobsuntilyoucanmovetheupper
handlefreely.
2.FoldtheupperhandleforwardasshowninFigure33.
Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideofthe
handleknobsasyoufoldthehandle.
Figure33
3.Tounfoldthehandle,reversethestepsabove.
RemovetheMachinefrom
Storage
1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.
2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidlyby
pullingtherecoil-starthandletoblowtheexcessoil
fromthecylinder.
3.Installthesparkplugandtightenitwithatorque
wrenchto20N-m(15ft-lb).
4.Performanymaintenanceprocedures;referto
Maintenance(page16).
5.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page9).
6.Fillthefueltankwithfreshgasoline;refertoFillingthe
FuelTank(page9).
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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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 powerful and versatile machine designed to make lawn care a breeze. With its 22-inch cutting width, it can efficiently handle even large lawns, while its sturdy construction ensures durability and longevity. The mower features a reliable self-propelled drive for effortless operation, allowing you to mow your lawn with less effort. Additionally, it offers the flexibility of mulching, bagging, or side-discharging grass clippings, providing you with options to suit your specific needs and preferences.

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