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Toro 22157 Operator's Manual

Toro 22157 Operator's Manual

Proline 53 cm recycler rear-bagger lawn mower
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Form No. 3328-532 Rev A
ProLine 53cm Recycler
Rear-Bagger Lawn Mower
Model No. 22157—230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3328-532 Rev A ProLine 53cm Recycler Rear-Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22157—230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline ...

  • Page 3: 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, shrubs, the following instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Replace faulty mufflers. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire: Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade – before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Replace – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve mower;...

  • Page 5: Sound Pressure

    Replace worn or damaged parts. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline vapors are explosive. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary.
  • Page 6 93-6655 1. Warning—read the 3. Thrown object hazard, 4. Cutting/dismemberment 5. Warning—stop the engine Operator’s Manual. mower—keep the deflector hazard of hand or foot, before leaving the machine. in place. mower blade—stay away 2. Thrown object hazard—keep from moving parts. bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. Handle Bolts, 5/16 x 1-1/4 in. Bolts, 5/16 x 1-1/2 in. Bag support rod Installing the handle Thin nylon insert locknuts Washers Cap locknuts Flange ties...

  • Page 8: Installing The Fuel Tank

    Installing the Fuel Tank 4. Remove the red cap from the end of the fuel line and from the end of the elbow fitting on the fuel tank (Fig. 4). 1. Start the 2 self-tapping screws into the bottom of the fuel tank and then remove the screws (Fig.

  • Page 9: Before Starting

    2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge Note: Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while the Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 7). inserting it (Fig. 5). Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points upward.

  • Page 10: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline

    Filling the Fuel Tank with Danger Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with an static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in others and damage property.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation 3. Shift the ground speed control lever to the (Neutral) position. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine 4. Push the primer (Fig. 9) in 3 times, waiting 2 seconds from the normal operating position. between each push. Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.

  • Page 12: Using The Discharge Tunnel Plug

    Using the Discharge Tunnel 2. Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully forward and the pin is engaged in the catch (Fig. 11). Plug 1. Ensure that the engine is off. 2. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Danger If the discharge door is not completely closed, the lawn mower could throw objects, causing serious m-976 personal injury or death.

  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    Periodically file down nicks on the blade. If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. Sharpen the blade. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves Walk at a slower pace while mowing.

  • 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 three 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 accidentally contact the spark plug.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug

    Important Do not operate the engine without the air Warning filter elements; extreme engine damage will occur. Note: Tipping the lawn mower on the wrong side (with the Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak air filter down) may damage the air filter elements. from the carburetor or the fuel tank.

  • Page 18: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug 2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Fig. 19). Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Replace the spark plug every 100 operating hours or every season. Use a Champion RC12YC spark plug or equivalent.

  • Page 19: Maintaining The Blade

    7. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side, allowing the oil to drain into the drain pan (Fig. 20). Figure 21 m-3848 Figure 20 1. Blade 3. Accelerator 2. Blade nuts 4. Anti-scalp cup 1. Oil fill tube 2. Oil filter 8.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Blade Brake Clutch Shield

    Installing the Blade Danger 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the blade nuts. The sail of the blade A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or...

  • Page 21: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    6. Loosen the tabs that secure the BBC shield to the 3. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the housing by loosening the nuts or the bolts on the tabs belt area. (Fig. 25). Rotate the tabs 180 to move them out of the 4.

  • Page 22: Changing The Oil Filter

    3. Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover (Fig. 28) to 2. Rotate the control knob (Fig. 30) clockwise 1/2 turn if the lawn mower housing and lift off the cover. the lawn mower does not self-propel. If the lawn mower creeps forward, rotate the knob 1/2 turn counterclockwise to loosen the belt.

  • Page 23: Lubricating The Gear Case

    3. Place a rag under the oil filter to catch any oil that may Adjusting the Brake Cable leak out as you remove the filter. Whenever you install a new blade brake cable assembly or 4. Remove the oil filter. replace the belt, adjust the blade brake cable.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Wheels

    1. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide Note: If you remove the bearings from the bearing/hub them away from the filter (Fig. 35). assembly, remove them by pressing on the bearing spacer (Fig. 36). Assembling the Wheels 1.

  • Page 25: Storage

    Storage 2. Clean the blade brake clutch shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield on page 20. 3. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform head fins, and blower housing. the recommended maintenance procedures.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    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. Problem Possible Causes...
  • Page 27 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade mounting nuts are 2. Tighten the blade mounting loose.

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