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Toro 22187 Operator's Manual

21in heavy-duty recycler/rear bagger lawn mower
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Form No. 3357-380 Rev B
21in Heavy-Duty
Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn
Mower
Model No. 22187—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3357-380 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22187—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls System Maintenance....24 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable......... 24 Introduction ............2 Blade Maintenance ........25 Safety ..............4 Maintaining the Cutting Blade .... 25 General Lawn Mower Safety ....4 Cleaning ............ 26 Training..........4 Cleaning under the Lawn Mower Preparation .........

  • Page 4: Safety

    • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to may restrict the age of the operator. offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may •...

  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation Maintenance and Storage • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, •...

  • Page 6: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Manufacturer’s Mark 68-7410 1. Indicates the blade is identied as a part from the original machine manufacturer.

  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Handle Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) Washer Thin locknut (5/16 inch) Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Install the handle. Locknut (5/16 inch) Bag support rod Cap locknut Cable tie...

  • Page 8: Installing The Starter Rope

    Note: You can adjust the handle height Step for comfortable operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the height. To adjust the handle height, position the cap screws and the locknuts that secure the handle latches to the handle into the other mounting holes in the Installing the Fuel Tank and latches.

  • Page 9: Installing The Discharge Tunnel

    Figure 7 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug, rotated clockwise 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Figure 7). Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug Figure 6 decal points upward.

  • Page 10: Filling The Crankcase With Oil

    Step Filling the Crankcase with No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. You must fill it with approximately 30 ounces (0.88 l) of oil before starting the engine. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Operation, page 12 for oil specifications and instructions.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 9 1. Handle 6. Air lter 2. Throttle control lever 7. Cutting height lever 3. Grass bag 8. Spark plug 4. Fuel tank 9. Oil ll/dipstick 5. Oil lter 10. Blade control bar Controls Figure 10 1. Blade control bar 3.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel drive and the blade control bar operate properly. When you release the blade control bar, the blade and self-propel drive should stop.

  • Page 13: Filling The Fuel Tank With

    Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline a static charge can develop, igniting the with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline can burn you and others and damage that you expect to use in 30 days.

  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    Figure 14 1. Ground speed control 5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. 6. Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control as desired when the engine starts. Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps 3 through 6.

  • Page 15: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between The lawn mower has 3 ground speeds: 1 is slow, 2 the control bar and the handle. Lower the is medium, and 3 is fast. the ground speed control control bar to slow the lawn mower when is located at the rear of the belt cover (Figure 15).

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting 2. Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully Height forward and that the pin is engaged in the catch (Figure 18). Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 inch (25 mm), 1-1/2 inches (38 mm), 2 inches (51 mm), 2-1/2 inches (64 mm), 3 inches (76 mm), and 3-1/2 inches (89 mm).

  • Page 17: Operating Tips

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is throw. damaged, install a new Toro replacement • Keep everyone, especially children and pets, bag. away from the area of operation.

  • Page 18: Cutting Grass

    set the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). Operating a lawn mower with its engine Cutting Leaves running at a speed greater than the factory setting can cause the lawn mower •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After the rst 8 operating • Change the engine oil without the oil lter. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    Lubrication 3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease. Lubricating the Pivot Arms 4. Install the grass bag. Engine Maintenance After every 25 operating hours or when the season ends, lubricate the pivot arms. 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to Servicing the Air Filter the center setting.

  • Page 21: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Oil Filter 5. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash it with a mild detergent and water, then blot it dry Replace the oil filter (Figure 23) after every 100 (Figure 22). operating hours or yearly, whichever comes first. 6.

  • Page 22: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Figure 25 Figure 24 1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 1. Gasket 3. Air gap (not to scale) 8. Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. turn only. 7.

  • Page 23: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Figure 27 If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a 1. 1 inch (2.5 cm) tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive control knob on the rear of Servicing the Wheels the gear box.

  • Page 24: Controls System Maintenance

    3. Place the other wheel half onto the bearing/hub assembly, aligning the wheel and the tire lugs and the mounting holes (Figure 28). 4. Using 2 fully threaded screws or bolts (1/4-20 x 1.50 inch) and non-locking nuts, loosely secure the wheel halves together.

  • Page 25: Blade Maintenance

    Blade Maintenance Maintaining the Cutting Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts Figure 32 to stop. 1. Sail 3.

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    2. Start the engine. Installing the Blade 3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the and direct the water to flow on the ground just accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade in front of the right rear tire (Figure 36).

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug

    1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 13). Grass clippings and other objects can be 2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to thrown from an open discharge tunnel and Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel cause serious injury or kill the operator or Filter.

  • Page 28: Storage

    Storage General Information 1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Clean To prepare the lawn mower for off-season under the Lawn Mower Housing. storage, perform the recommended maintenance 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, procedures. Refer to Maintenance. cylinder head fins, and blower housing.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine does not start 1. The fuel tank is empty or 1. Drain and/or ll the fuel the fuel system contains tank with fresh gasoline. stale fuel. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 30 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine runs rough 1. The wire is not 1. Connect the wire to the connected to the spark spark plug. plug. 2. The spark plug is pitted, 2. Check the spark plug fouled, or the gap is and adjust the gap if incorrect.
  • Page 31 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Lawn mower does not 1. The self-propel 1. Adjust the self-propel self-propel drive cable is out drive cable. Replace the of adjustment or is cable if necessary. damaged. 2. There is debris under the 2. Clean the debris from belt cover.
  • Page 35 The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.

  • Page 36: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product, when used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component.

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