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Toro 22168 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3354-320 Rev A
21in Heavy-Duty
Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn
Mower
Model No. 22168—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3354-320 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22168—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............2 or additional information, contact an Authorized Safety ..............4 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have General Lawn Mower Safety ....4 the model and serial numbers of your product Safety and Instructional Decals .... 7 ready.
  • Page 3 Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline......12 Starting the Engine ......13 Stopping the Engine ......14 Operating the Self-Propel Drive......... 14 Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug........14 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch ....... 15 Adjusting the Cutting Height ..... 17 Using the Grass Bag......

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety • Never mow while people (especially children) or pets are nearby. Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the area. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is CPSC blade safety requirements for not alert to the presence of children.
  • Page 5 any source of ignition until the gasoline • Start the engine carefully according to vapors have dissipated. instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s). – Replace all fuel tank and container caps • Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the securely.

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Storage

    • To ensure the best performance and safety, • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts could cause slipping. and accessories. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction Maintenance and Storage decals when necessary.

  • Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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. 74-1970 1. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 92-1779 43-8480 98-4387 68-7410 1.

  • 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. Carriage bolt Locknut (5/16 inch) Bag support rod Bag aligning plate Cap locknut...

  • Page 9: Installing The Discharge Tunnel

    Note: You can adjust the handle height 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the for comfortable operation. Stand behind the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug handle to determine the height. To adjust clockwise slightly while inserting it (Figure 4). the handle height, position the bolts and the Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug locknuts that secure the handle latches to the...
  • Page 10 Figure 6 1. Dipstick 3. Lower limit mark 2. Upper limit mark Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then follow the procedure in this section. 1. Move the mower to a level surface. 2.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 7 1. Discharge tunnel 7. Fuel tank cap 2. Oil ll/dipstick (not shown) 8. Recoil start handle 3. Mufer 9. Bag support bar 4. Cutting height lever 10. Throttle 5. Spark plug wire 11. Control panel 6. Air cleaner 12.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Note: Determine the left and right sides of the For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline machine from the normal operating position. with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure Each time before you mow, make sure that the freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days.

  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    4. Hold the control bar to the handle. 5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return to the handle slowly. 6. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the Fast position, and set the ground speed control as desired.

  • Page 15: Checking The Blade Brake

    Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Check the blade control bar before each use to ensure that the blade brake clutch system is operating properly. Normal Test Figure 15 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 9.
  • Page 16 13. Walk around the mower to check for the A. Place the ball of newspaper 5 inches (12.7 newspaper ball. If the ball did not go under the cm) in front of the mower (Figure 14). housing, repeat steps 6 through 12. B.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 3/4 inch (19 mm), 1-1/4 inches (32 mm), 1-3/4 inches (44 mm), 2-1/4 inches (57 mm), 2-3/4 inches (70 mm), and 3-1/4 inches (83 mm). Figure 20 1.

  • Page 18: Operating Tips

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is • Keep everyone, especially children and pets, damaged, install a new Toro replacement away from the area of operation. bag. • Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects.

  • Page 19: Cutting Grass

    set the front wheels at 2-1/4 inches (57 mm) and the rear wheels at 2-3/4 inches (70 mm). Operating a mower with its engine Cutting Leaves running at a speed greater than the factory setting can cause the mower to •...

  • 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 5 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...

  • Page 21: Lubrication

    Lubrication Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Lubricating the Pivot Arms Important: Do not operate the engine 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to without the air filter assembly; extreme engine the center setting. damage will occur. 2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag 1.

  • Page 22: Changing The Engine Oil

    10. Dip the foam element in clean engine oil, then 9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and squeeze out the excess oil. rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. Note: Excess oil in the foam element restricts 10.

  • Page 23: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Servicing the Wheels Maintenance Removing the Wheels 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts Adjusting the Self-propel to stop. Drive 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Remove the bolt, the wheel spacer, and the If the mower does not self-propel or has a locknut mounting the wheel to the pivot arm tendency to creep forward when the blade control...

  • Page 24: Controls System Maintenance

    uniform fit, until the wheel halves are drawn together (Figure 28). Do not overtighten the blade brake cable. 6. Install the 2 bolts and 2 locknuts previously Overtightening the blade brake cable could removed in the remaining holes in the wheel cause the blade brake to come off of the halves and tighten.

  • Page 25: Inspecting The Blade

    Installing the Blade serious personal injury or death. 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the • Inspect the blade periodically for wear accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the blade or damage.

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    2. Return the mower to its operating position. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 5. Turn off the water. Cleaning 6. Start the mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the mower and its components.

  • Page 27: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Grass clippings and other objects can be 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. thrown from an open discharge tunnel and 3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. cause serious injury or kill the operator or 4.

  • Page 28: Storage

    Storage General Information 1. Clean the mower housing. Refer to Cleaning To prepare the mower for off-season storage, under the Mower Housing. perform the recommended maintenance 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, procedures. Refer to Maintenance on page 7. cylinder head fins, and blower housing.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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.
  • Page 31 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action mower does not self-propel 1. The self-propel 1. Adjust the self-propel drive cable is out drive cable. Replace the of adjustment or is cable if necessary. damaged. 2. There is debris under the 2. Clean the debris from belt cover.
  • Page 35 The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.

  • Page 36: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product, when used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component.

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