Toro 22176TE Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3357-409 Rev A
53cm Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger

Lawn Mower

Model No. 22176TE—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1: Lawn Mower

    Form No. 3357-409 Rev A 53cm Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22176TE—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup ..............8 or additional information, contact an Authorized 1 Installing the Handle ......8 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have 2 Installing the Starter Rope ....9 the model and serial numbers of your product 3 Installing the Fuel Tank and the ready.
  • Page 3 Drive System Maintenance......24 Adjusting the Self-propel Drive......... 24 Servicing the Wheels......24 Controls System Maintenance....25 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable......... 25 Blade Maintenance ........25 Maintaining the Cutting Blade .... 25 Cleaning ............ 27 Cleaning under the Lawn Mower Housing ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    Toro designed and tested this mower for • If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply...
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    • To ensure the best performance and safety, – before checking, cleaning or working on purchase only genuine Toro replacement the lawn mower. parts and accessories. Do not use will fit – after striking a foreign object, inspect the parts and accessories;...
  • Page 6: Sound Pressure

    Sound Pressure measurements of identical machines per EN 11094. This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at the operator ear of 98 dBA, Vibration, Hand/arm based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11094 and EN 836. This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of 5.5 m/s , based on measurements of...
  • Page 7 110-4978 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 8: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step 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 9: Installing The Starter Rope

    Note: You can adjust the handle height Step for comfortable operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the height. To adjust the handle height, position the cap screws and the locknuts that secure the handle latches to the handle into the other mounting holes in the Installing the Fuel Tank and latches.
  • Page 10: Installing The Discharge Tunnel

    Figure 7 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug, rotated clockwise Figure 6 1. Plastic clip (2) 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug 4. Secure the bottom of the fuel tank to the clockwise slightly while inserting it (Figure 7).
  • Page 11: Filling The Crankcase With

    Step Filling the Crankcase with No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. You must fill it with approximately 30 ounces (0.88 l) of oil before starting the engine. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Operation, page 13 for oil specifications and instructions.
  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview The throttle settings are shown in (Figure 11). Figure 11 1. Choke 3. Slow 2. Fast 4. Stop Figure 9 1. Ground speed control lever 6. Oil lter 2. Blade control bar 7. Spark plug 3. Throttle control lever 8.
  • Page 13: 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 14 Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline. Important: Do not use methanol, gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, containing methanol, gasohol containing a static charge can develop, igniting the more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline white gas.
  • Page 15: Starting The Engine

    2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 5) 3. Move the throttle control to the Choke position. 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.
  • Page 16: Using The Discharge Tunnel

    Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the control bar and the handle. Lower the Adjusting the cutting height levers could control bar to slow the lawn mower when bring your hands into contact with a moving making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving blade and result in serious injury.
  • Page 17 Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement Figure 18 bag. 1. Bag frame on retaining 3. Handle fully forward;...
  • Page 18: Operating Tips

    • Replace the blade when necessary with an time. Do not cut below the 2 inch (51 mm) original Toro replacement blade. setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and when grass growth begins to slow down.
  • Page 19 set the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves.
  • Page 20: 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 After the rst 8 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 21: Lubrication

    Lubrication 3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease. Lubricating the Pivot Arms 4. Install the grass bag. Engine Maintenance After every 25 operating hours or when the season ends, lubricate the pivot arms. 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to Servicing the Air Filter the center setting.
  • Page 22: Changing The Engine Oil

    Note: You can also remove the oil from the crankcase using an oil extractor. 7. Return the mower to its operating position. 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. 9. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. 10.
  • Page 23: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Figure 26 1. Center electrode insulator Figure 25 2. Side electrode 3. Air gap (not to scale) 1. Gasket 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 8. Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 7. Torque the plug to 17 ft-lb (23 N⋅m). turn only.
  • Page 24: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Figure 28 If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a 1. 1 inch (2.5 cm) tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive control knob on the rear of Servicing the Wheels the gear box.
  • Page 25: Controls System Maintenance

    3. Place the other wheel half onto the bearing/hub assembly, aligning the wheel and the tire lugs and the mounting holes (Figure 29). 4. Using 2 fully threaded screws or bolts (1/4-20 x 1.50 inch) and non-locking nuts, loosely secure the wheel halves together.
  • Page 26: Removing The Blade

    A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged blade. Figure 31 1.
  • Page 27: Cleaning

    flow on the ground just Installing the Blade in front of the right rear tire (Figure 36). 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation.
  • Page 28: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 5. Turn the lawn mower upright. 6. Fill the fuel tank. 7. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Figure 37 Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and 1.
  • Page 29: Storage

    Storage General Information 1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Clean To prepare the lawn mower for off-season under the Lawn Mower Housing. storage, perform the recommended maintenance 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, procedures. Refer to Maintenance. cylinder head fins, and blower housing.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine does not start 1. The fuel tank is empty or 1. Drain and/or ll the fuel the fuel system contains tank with fresh gasoline. stale fuel. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 31 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine runs rough 1. The wire is not 1. Connect the wire to the connected to the spark spark plug. plug. 2. The spark plug is pitted, 2. Check the spark plug fouled, or the gap is and adjust the gap if incorrect.
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  • Page 36 Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro of original purchase: Authorized Distributor to arrange service.

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