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Form No. 3384-572 Rev B 53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22293—Serial No. 314000001 and Up *3384-572* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
You are responsible for operating the machine properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Safety ................3 these safety instructions. General Lawn Mower Safety ........3 Sound Pressure ............5 Toro designed and tested this machine for reasonably safe Sound Power ............5 service; however, failure to comply with the following Hand/Arm Vibration ..........5 instructions may result in personal injury.
Toro equipment, count • Stop the blade if the machine has to be tilted for on Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass Toro delivers replacement parts designed to the and when transporting the machine to and from the area exact engineering specifications of our equipment.
Sound Pressure This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 88 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. The sound pressure level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 98 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 114-3415 130-6722 1. Attention—read the Operator's Manual. 112-8760 1.
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 Fill the crankcase with oil.
4. Stand behind the machine in the operating position to handle with the 2 carriage bolts and the 2 locknuts that determine the handle height that is most comfortable you previously removed (Figure 3). for you (Figure 4). Important: Ensure that you do not pinch the cable(s) to the handle with when you install the cable guards onto the handle.
Product Overview 5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove the dipstick. 6. Read the oil level on the dipstick. • If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 4 through 6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick.
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.
Adjusting the Cutting Height Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. You can change the cutting height at each wheel by adjusting a cutting-height lever. Cutting heights are 25 mm (1 inch), 38 2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 11). mm (1-1/2 inches), 51 mm (2 inches), 64 mm (2-1/2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 89 mm (3-1/2 inches), 102 mm (4 inches), 114 mm (4-1/2 inches).
Operating the Self-propel Drive and Engaging the Cutting Blade This machine is equipped with a blade-brake clutch. Important: To ensure that the blade-brake clutch is working properly, refer to Checking the Blade-brake Clutch (page 12). G019672 The machine has 3 ground speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), Figure 14 and 3 (fast).
Recycling the Clippings Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare the machine...
Periodically file down nicks on the blade. notches (Figure 17). • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro 5. Lower the rear door until it rests on the grass bag. replacement blade. •...
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 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.
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 •...
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 pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty With oil filter 0.85 L (29 oz) conditions).
Changing the Engine-oil Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you Figure 20 drain it.
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends to creep forward, adjust the drive cable. 1. Move the machine outside and onto a paved surface Figure 21 near a solid wall to safely prevent the machine from moving forward while the engine is running.
Blade Maintenance Maintaining the 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 to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Figure 24 3.
(Figure 28). Installing the Blade 1. 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.
Cleaning 6. Ensure that there is slack in the cable and a gap between the blade-brake-control lever and the control bracket when the self-propel-drive bar is not engaged. Cleaning under the Mower 7. Install the 2 belt covers on the top of the mower Housing housing.
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 Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings clippings being washed out from under the mower and debris from under the belt cover.
Storage WARNING Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly (page 16). explosive, and, under certain conditions, can Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting the Blade (page 20). 5. Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade-brake-clutch Shield (page 23). 6. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 17). 7.
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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Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or an agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser workmanship, follow this procedure: to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or 1.