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Toro 22172 Operator's Manual

Toro 22172 Operator's Manual

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The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196.
FORM NO. 3322–480
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci–dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196. Domestic English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with Gasoline .

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safe Operating Practices The Toro warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words throwing objects.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates...

  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction 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 lost. ON BELT COVER ON CONTROL PANEL (Part No. 74-1970) (Part No.

  • Page 6: Install Discharge Tunnel Plug

    Install Discharge Tunnel Plug Before Starting 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 2). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring–loaded Initially, the crankcase must be filled with .6 quarts door from closing while inserting the plug.

  • Page 7: Gasoline

    Leaded gasoline can be DANGER used if unleaded is not available. POTENTIAL HAZARD Toro also recommends that Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner be In certain conditions gasoline is extremely used regularly during operation and storage. Toro flammable and highly explosive.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner. Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner is a petroleum distillate based product. Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl. Do not use additives to enhance the power or Figure 9 performance of the engine.

  • Page 9: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine Release the control bar and move throttle control to (OFF). Pull wire off spark plug if mower will be unattended or not used. Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug 1. Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards m–275 (Fig.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is (Fig. 15). damaged, install a new genuine TORO 2. Release the height adjust lever and seat it securely in replacement bag. the notch.

  • Page 11: Operating Tips

    Periodically file down nicks on blade. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Cutting Leaves Toro replacement blade. When cutting is complete, ensure that 50% of the grass Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves blades show through the cut leaf cover. This may tend to clump on the yard and may cause the mower to require one or more passes over the leaves.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Check stopping time every 50 hours or at the start of each mowing season. Blade must Blade Brake stop within 3 seconds of releasing bail; if not, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer for repair. Grease rear height adjustor Lubrication brackets (self-propelled models).

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    After every Service Item Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Inspect and clean. Replace if Spark Plug necessary. Clean grass, clippings, debris or dirt that may clog engine air cooling fins and starter. Clean Cooling System more frequently if operated under dirty or high chaff conditions.

  • Page 14: Draining Gasoline And Cleaning Fuel Filter

    Draining Gasoline and Engine Oil Cleaning Fuel Filter Change the engine oil after the first 8 hours of operation and after 50 hours of operation or yearly thereafter. Clean the fuel filter element every 50 hours of operation. 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. 1.

  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    Spark Plug 3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Slowly pull mower backward while control bar is gradually moved toward handle. Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. The turning and control bar is about one inch from handle correct air gap is 0.030”...

  • Page 16: Maintaining The Blade

    3 seconds or less. If blade does not stop rotating in 3 seconds or Figure 24 less, bring unit to your local Authorized Toro Service Dealer for inspection and repair. Inspecting the Blade Maintaining the Blade 1.

  • Page 17: Lubricating The Self-Propel Drive

    Note: The blade will remain balanced if same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD Balancing the Blade A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into 1.

  • Page 18: Lubricating The Gear Case

    Figure 29 Figure 31 1. Grease fitting 1. Kicker plates 2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting in turn and gently apply one or two pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium grease to each. Washing Method IMPORTANT: Excess grease may damage seals and 1.

  • Page 19: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    Cleaning Blade Brake Clutch 2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to the Draining Gasoline and Cleaning Fuel Filter section, Shield page 14. The BBC (Blade Brake Clutch) shield should be cleaned WARNING periodically during the mowing season and at the end of each mowing season to ensure best performance and to prevents parts degradation.

  • Page 20: Servicing Wheels

    Servicing Wheels Assembly (Fig. 35) 1. Position tire onto one wheel half by aligning lugs on Removal (Fig. 35) each. 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull 2. Place bearing/hub assembly into center hole of wheel wire off spark plug.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Your mower was designed and built for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2.

  • Page 22: Storage

    We recommend Toro Fuel Conditioner to stabilize fuel for storage. If possible, the last fuel fill of the year should be 3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, treated with Toro Fuel Conditioner.

  • Page 23: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories may have been shipped with your mower or are available from your Authorized Toro Dealer. Side Discharge Kit, Model No. 59199—Install in seconds. Rear mounted in place of the grass bag. Disperses clippings while trimming on both sides (Fig. 36).

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