Toro 22297 Operator's Manual

Toro 22297 Operator's Manual

21in heavy-duty recycler/rear bagger lawn mower
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Original Instructions (EN)
21in Heavy-Duty Recycler
Bagger Lawn Mower
Model No. 22297—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Form No. 3389-599 Rev A
®
/Rear
*3389-599* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3389-599 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22297—Serial No. 314000001 and Up *3389-599* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 Proposition 65 Warning product properly and safely. This product contains a chemical or chemicals You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product known to the State of California to cause cancer, and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Installing the Handle ..........7 comply with these safety instructions. 2 Installing the Recoil-Start Rope ....... 8 Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ......... 9 reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the 4 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive.......
  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Turf conditions can affect performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro the stability of the machine. Use caution while operating genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers the machine near drop-offs. replacement parts designed to the exact engineering •...
  • Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Hauling • Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a • trailer or truck. Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both the front and the rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine.
  • Page 6 130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 125-8403 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. 125-8404 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. 130-6722 1.
  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Install the handle. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Flange nut (5/16 inch) – No parts required Install the starter rope.
  • Page 8: Installing The Recoil-Start Rope

    3. Set the machine to the desired cutting height; refer to 6. Position each cable guard onto the handle with the Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 11). cable(s) inside the guard, and secure each to the handle with the 2 carriage bolts and the 2 locknuts that you 4.
  • Page 9: Filling The Crankcase With Oil

    through until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. • If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on Filling the Crankcase with Oil the dipstick is at the Full mark.
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle (Figure 2. Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the bottom of the frame (Figure Figure 10 1. Handle 7. Spark plug 2. Blade-control bar 8. Cutting-height lever (4) 3.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Filling the Fuel Tank with Operation Gasoline Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. DANGER Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A and the blade-control bar operate properly.
  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.
  • Page 13: Operating The Self-Propel Drive

    Operating the Self-Propel Run/Shift position (Figure 18) whenever you change the ground speed. Drive Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or This machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), decreasing the distance between the blade-control bar and 3 (fast);...
  • Page 14: Bagging The Clippings

    2. Bag-rod end (2) Periodically file down nicks on the blade. • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro 3. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch replacement blade. with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the •...
  • Page 15: Cutting Grass

    • • Keep the engine in good running condition. For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same cutting height setting. • Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces •...
  • Page 16: 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 • Change the engine oil and the oil filter. After the first 8 hours • Tighten any loose fasteners. After the first 25 hours •...
  • Page 17: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Servicing the Air Cleaner Every 100 hours Oil Capacity Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam With oil filter 0.85 L (29 oz) pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions).
  • Page 18: Servicing The Spark Plug

    2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 14. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 11). 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 15. Recycle the used oil filter properly. 4.
  • Page 19: Drive System Maintenance

    Blade Maintenance Drive System Maintenance Maintaining the Blade Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to 1.
  • Page 20: Removing The Blade

    WARNING A worn or damaged accelerator can break, and a piece of the accelerator could be thrown at you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Inspect the accelerator periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged accelerator. Figure 27 Removing the Blade 1.
  • Page 21: Cleaning

    Installing the Blade Figure 31 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade 1. Kickers must point toward the top of the mower housing for proper installation.
  • Page 22: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out the clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the machine. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5.
  • Page 23: Storage

    Storage 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the mower housing. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance 4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting (page 16).
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start. 1. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel 1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with system contains stale fuel. fresh gasoline. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2.
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  • Page 28 Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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