Toro 22280 Operator's Manual
Toro 22280 Operator's Manual

Toro 22280 Operator's Manual

53cm heavy-duty recycler/rear bagger lawn mower

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Original Instructions (EN)
53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler
Bagger Lawn Mower
Model No. 22280—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Form No. 3418-480 Rev C
®
/Rear
*3418-480*

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3418-480 Rev C 53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22280—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3418-480* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 2), which signals a hazard that may cause the actual engine torque on this class of mower will serious injury or death if you do not follow the be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.com to view recommended precautions. specifications on your mower model.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Safety ............... 3 This machine has been designed in accordance with General Safety ........... 3 EN ISO 5395. Safety and Instructional Decals ......4 Setup ................ 6 General Safety 1 Removing the Cable Guard......6 2 Installing the Handle ........7 This product is capable of amputating hands and 3 Installing the Cable Guard........
  • Page 4: 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 missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 5 decal116-7583 116-7583 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate this 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower machine unless you are trained. blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 5.
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Removing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234471 Figure 3...
  • Page 7: Installing The Handle

    Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g234475 Figure 4...
  • Page 8: Installing The Cable Guard

    Installing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234486 Figure 5...
  • Page 9: Adding Oil To The Engine

    Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g235721 Figure 6...
  • Page 10: Assembling The Grass Bag

    Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 7 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive No Parts Required Procedure Important: You must adjust the self-propel-drive cable before you operate the machine for the first time. Refer to Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive (page 26).
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
  • Page 12: Before Operation

    Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Before Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Before Operation Safety...
  • Page 13: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    g230458 Figure 11 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g235721 Figure 12...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 13). g272748 Figure 13 Remove both handle bolts and corresponding nuts. Move the handle to the desired height position. Secure the handle with the previously removed bolts and corresponding nuts.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. •...
  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    • Check the grass catcher components and the be starting the engine soon afterward. discharge chute frequently for any wear or deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro parts when necessary. Slope Safety • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
  • Page 17: Operating The Self-Propel Drive And Engaging The Blades

    Operating the Self-Propel Move the self-propel-drive lever to the desired ground speed. Drive and Engaging the Start the engine. Blades To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel-drive bar (Figure 17). This machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), and 3 (fast);...
  • Page 18: Checking The Blade-Brake Clutch

    Checking the Blade-Brake Set all 4 wheels to the 76 mm (3 inch) cutting-height setting; refer to Adjusting the Clutch Cutting Height (page 15). Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it Check the blade-control bar before each use to ensure into a ball small enough to go under the machine that the blade-brake clutch is operating properly.
  • Page 19: Bagging The Clippings

    WARNING Operating the machine to recycle lawn clippings without the plug in place allows objects to be thrown toward you or bystanders. Also, contact with the blades could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings.
  • Page 20 Installing the Grass Bag Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (A of Figure 20). Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (B and C of Figure 20).
  • Page 21: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips grass at the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch), 76 mm (3 inch), or 89 mm (3-1/2 inch) cutting-height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. General Tips Do not cut below the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when •...
  • Page 22: Cleaning Under The Machine

    • Secure the machine from rolling. • Close the fuel valve before loading the machine for hauling. Cleaning Under the g002275 Figure 22 Machine 1. Right, rear wheel To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep Note: The blade will draw in water and wash the kickers free of debris...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    • • The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result To ensure optimum performance of the machine, in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when use only genuine Toro replacement parts and...
  • Page 24: Servicing The Air Filter

    accessories. Replacement parts and accessories Install the cover. made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty. Changing the Engine Oil Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 50 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil pre-filter (more frequently in dusty...
  • Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, to stop. and check for oil leakage around the filter. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer to 4 Adding Oil to the Engine (page Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Maintaining the Blade Drive Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends blades. to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts Move the machine outside and onto a paved to stop.
  • Page 27 WARNING A worn or damaged accelerator can break, and a piece of the accelerator could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Inspect the accelerator periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged accelerator. g002278 Figure 29 Removing the Blade...
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Blade-Brake Cable

    Installing the Blade Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, and the blade nuts. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the mower housing for proper installation.
  • Page 29: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    Cleaning under the Belt Mark the brake cable (Figure 35), then adjust the jacket until there is approximately 8 mm Cover (5/16 inch) of slack (Figure 36). Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield

    Cleaning the Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush or blow all the debris from under the shield and Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield around the blade-brake-clutch. Tighten the screws to secure the Service Interval: Every 50 hours blade-brake-clutch shield to the housing. Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield to ensure the best Install the blade, the accelerator, and the 2 blade performance and to prevent parts from degrading.
  • Page 31: Storage

    Storage Check the condition of the accelerator; refer to Inspecting the Accelerator (page 27). BBC models only: Clean the blade-brake-clutch To prepare the machine for off-season storage, shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch perform the recommended maintenance procedures; Shield (page 30).
  • Page 32: 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 fresh system contains stale fuel. fuel. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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  • Page 35 The Toro Company (“Toro”) respects your privacy. When you purchase our products, we may collect certain personal information about you, either directly from you or through your local Toro company or dealer. Toro uses this information to fulfil contractual obligations - such as to register your warranty, process your warranty claim or to contact you in the event of a product recall - and for legitimate business purposes - such as to gauge customer satisfaction, improve our products or provide you with product information which may be of interest.

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