Toro 22176TE Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3350-938
ProLine 53cm Recycler /
Rear-Bagging
Walk Power Lawn Mower
Model No. 22176TE—240000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3350-938 ProLine 53cm Recycler / Rear-Bagging Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 22176TE—240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (GB)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline ..Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Operation ........
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter the area. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with Use extra care when approaching blind corners, the following instructions may result in personal shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
  • Page 4 – If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine, engine. Move the lawn mower away from the area unless you must tilt the lawn mower to start it. In this of spillage to avoid creating any source of ignition case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and until the gasoline vapors have dissipated.
  • Page 5: Sound Pressure

    Do not change the speed settings on the engine. If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it outdoors. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary.
  • Page 6: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction 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. 93-6664 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on greasing the 93-6654 traction drive every 25 operating hours and greasing the 1.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    Installing the Starter Rope Assembly Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine (Fig. 3). from the normal operating position. Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 5/16–18 x 1–1/4 in.
  • Page 8: Installing The Discharge Tunnel Plug

    4. Remove the red cap from the end of the fuel line and 3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the from the end of the elbow fitting on the fuel tank bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug (Fig.
  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline

    To add oil: Danger 1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. 2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 8). In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or 3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap explosion from gasoline can burn you and others counterclockwise and pulling it out.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during Operation operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine deposits from forming in the engine during periods of from the normal operating position.
  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 12). 1. Have the blade control bail in the A position (Fig. 14). m-7280 m-3769 Figure 12 Figure 14 1. Spark-plug wire 2.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Using the Grass Bag Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make removing the plug difficult. Clean the plug thoroughly Occasionally, you may wish to use the grass bag for after each use.
  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, objects. Never deliberately mow over any object. install a new Toro replacement bag. If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from Cut the grass until the bag is full.
  • Page 14: Cutting Grass

    Cutting Grass Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the 2 inch (51 mm), 2-1/2 inch (64 mm), or 3 inch (76 mm) cutting height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;...
  • Page 16: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidently contact the spark plug.
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug

    4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood 3. Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. (Fig. 20). 5. Turn the lawn mower upright. 6. Fill the fuel tank. 7. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug m-7282...
  • Page 18: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil 3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter on page 19. Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and than after every 50 operating hours or every season (more 4.
  • Page 19: Emptying The Fuel Tank And Cleaning The Fuel Filter

    Installing the Blade Danger 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s...
  • Page 20: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    Cleaning under the Belt Cover Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris. If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 1.
  • Page 21: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Warning Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal 1.
  • Page 22: Lubricating The Gear Case

    Lubricating the Gear Case 5. Insert a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) object between the brake lever and the handle. After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case. 6. Pull down on the cable conduit until you remove the slack from the wire.
  • Page 23: Storage

    Preparing the Engine 4. Using 2 fully threaded screws or bolts (1/4–20 x 1.50 in.) and non-locking nuts, loosely secure the wheel halves together. Mount the screws or bolts in the 1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil from the opposing holes (Fig.
  • Page 24: Removing The Lawn Mower From Storage

    Maintenance on page 15. Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 15 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 25 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine runs rough 1. The wire is not connected to 1. Connect the wire to the spark the spark plug. plug. 2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, 2. Check the spark plug and or the gap is incorrect. adjust the gap if necessary.

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