Toro 22176TE Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3364-304 Rev A
53cm Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger
Lawn Mower
Model No. 22176TE—Serial No. 310000001 and Up
To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3364-304 Rev A 53cm Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22176TE—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Sound Power ............5 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Hand-Arm Vibration..........5 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Safety and Instructional Decals ......5 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Setup................7 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers 1 Installing the Handle..........
  • Page 3: Safety

    Controls System Maintenance......... 22 comply with these safety instructions. Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable ......22 Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe Blade Maintenance ..........22 service; however, failure to comply with the following Maintaining the Cutting Blade......22 instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    • If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the – Do not mow excessively steep slopes. engine but move the mower away from the area of – Exercise extreme caution when on slopes. spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition –...
  • Page 5: Sound Pressure

    Measured vibration level for the right hand = 4.0 m/s • To ensure the best performance and safety, Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.2 m/s purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and The measured values were determined according to the accessories;...
  • Page 6 110-4978 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Cutting, dismemberment hazard of hand or foot—stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance on the machine. 4.
  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 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

    3. Slide the bag support rod through the second from the top mounting holes in the handle and secure each end with a cap locknut (Figure 3). 4. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to the left handle below the bag support rod.
  • Page 9: Installing The Discharge Tunnel Plug

    Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug Parts needed for this procedure: Discharge tunnel plug Figure 8 1. Spring clip Procedure 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the 4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top handle and moving it rearward (Figure 7). Hold the of the plug.
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Figure 11 1. Choke 3. Slow 2. Fast 4. Stop Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 22176TE 117 lb 60 in 22 in 40 in (53 kg) (152 cm) (56 cm) (102 cm) Figure 9 1. Ground speed control 6. Oil filter lever 2.
  • Page 11: 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 bail operate properly. When you release the blade control bail, the blade and self-propel drive should stop.
  • Page 12: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline

    Filling the Fuel Tank with DANGER Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, others and damage property.
  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    4. Move the ground speed control to the Neutral (N) position (Figure 10 and Figure 11). 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 14: Using The Discharge Tunnel Plug

    and the handle. Lower the control bar to slow the lawn mower when making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving too fast for you. If you lower the control bar too far, the lawn mower stops self-propelling. Squeeze the control bar closer to the handle to increase the ground speed.
  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. • Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade.
  • Page 16: Cutting Grass

    • For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same WARNING cutting height setting. Operating a lawn mower with its engine • If there are more than 5 inches (12.7 cm) of leaves running at a speed greater than the factory on the lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 setting can cause the lawn mower to throw a notches higher than the rear cutting height.
  • Page 17: 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. After the first 8 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 18: Lubrication

    Lubrication Engine Maintenance Lubricating the Pivot Arms Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours After every 25 operating hours or when the season ends, Every 100 hours lubricate the pivot arms. Every 300 hours 1.
  • Page 19: Changing The Engine Oil

    WARNING Oil may be hot after engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3.
  • Page 20: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, Service Interval: Every 100 hours and contact with hot oil can cause severe Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. personal injury. Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you 1.
  • Page 21: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Drive System Maintenance Maintenance Emptying the Fuel Tank and Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 100 hours Service Interval: Every 100 hours If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than Every 50 hours 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel...
  • Page 22: Controls System Maintenance

    Blade Maintenance Controls System Maintenance Maintaining the Cutting Blade Adjusting the Blade Brake Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Cable 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 2.
  • Page 23: Installing The Blade

    Installing the Blade DANGER 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s...
  • Page 24: Cleaning

    Scraping Method Cleaning If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn mower, scrape it clean. Cleaning under the Lawn 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 15). Mower Housing 2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying Service Interval: Every 100 hours the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter.
  • Page 25: Storage

    Storage 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the lawn mower housing. To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. 4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Refer to Maintenance.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 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: Conditions And Products Covered

    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 repair the Toro Product...

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