Toro TurfMaster 22200 Operator's Manual
Toro TurfMaster 22200 Operator's Manual

Toro TurfMaster 22200 Operator's Manual

30in walk-behind lawn mower

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30in TurfMaster Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
Model No. 22200—Serial No. 314000001 and Up

Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners or professional,
hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting grass
on well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial
properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for
agricultural uses.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro
Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of
your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided.
1. The model and serial number plate is in one of these 2
locations.
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
© 2013—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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G023543
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was
laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance
with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower
will be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.com to view
specifications on your mower model.
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3381-349* A
Printed in the USA
Form No. 3381-349 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    You are responsible for operating the WARNING product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product CALIFORNIA and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register Proposition 65 Warning your product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..............1 General Lawn Mower Safety ........2 Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for reasonably Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 4 safe service; however, failure to comply with the following Setup ................6 instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    • • Wear appropriate clothing, including safety glasses and Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry of ignition. may get tangled in moving parts. • Use only an approved fuel container. •...
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    • Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. • Replace all worn or damaged 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.
  • Page 5 116-7583 1. Warning–Read the Operator’s Manual. Do not operate this 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower machine unless you are trained. blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from 5.
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating G021273 condition. Figure 4 • Do not damage the cables when folding or 1. Cable tie 3. Bolt (4) unfolding the handle.
  • Page 7: Filling The Crankcase With Oil

    G021 150 Figure 5 G01981 1 1. Lowest handle height 3. Highest handle height Figure 6 setting setting 1. Dipstick 3. Add mark 2. Middle handle height setting 2. Full mark 4. Oil-fill tube 4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 3.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Controls Product Overview g019652 Figure 9 Throttle (Throttle lever not shown for the sake of clarity) 1. Choke 3. Slow G019803 2. Fast 4. Stop Figure 7 1. Spark plug (under brush 9. Grass bag guard) 2. Air filter 10. Rear cutting-height lever 3.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation 3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine 4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. from the normal operating position. 5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove it. Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, install and the control bar operate properly.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A DANGER fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result •...
  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    g019651 g019653 g019650 Figure 17 Figure 15 1. Fuel shut-off valve Front cutting height lever 1. Squeeze the lever to disengage it. 3. Move the throttle control to the Choke position (Figure 9). 4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply.
  • Page 12: Checking The Blade-Stop System Operation

    should stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar; if they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. You can use the grass bag to check the blade-stop system. 1. Remove the rear-discharge plug. 2. Install the empty grass bag on the machine. 3.
  • Page 13: Bagging The Clippings

    Figure 20. death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it and install the side-discharge deflector before bagging the clippings; refer to Removing the Side-discharge Chute (page 14).
  • Page 14: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Removing the Grass Bag To remove the bag, reverse the steps in Installing the Grass Bag above.
  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on the blades. • Walk at a slower pace while mowing. • Replace the blades when necessary with original Toro • Raise the cutting height on your machine. replacement blades. •...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil without the oil filter. After the first 5 hours • Service the blade-drive system. • Check the engine oil level. • Check the blade-stop system operation. The blades should stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar;...
  • Page 17: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil without the oil filter. Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil (more often in dusty conditions). 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil. Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
  • Page 18: Changing The Oil Filter

    Changing the Oil Filter 8. Install the new filter until the gasket contacts the filter base, then hand tighten the filter an additional 2/3 turn. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 9. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with 1.
  • Page 19: Emptying The Fuel Tank And Cleaning The Filter

    2. Remove the belt cover (Figure 7) by removing the 4 bolts that hold it to the machine housing. 3. Check the belts for any cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. 4. Replace all damaged belts. 5. If you replace the blade-drive belt, you must adjust it. Refer to Servicing the Blade-drive System (page 19).
  • Page 20: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    Blades (page 20). If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it DANGER sharpened or replace it. If the blades are worn, bent, damaged or cracked, replace them immediately with a genuine Toro If you allow a blade to wear, a slot will form replacement blades.
  • Page 21: Removing The Blades

    Figure 35. Note: Tighten the bolt with your fingers. Replace the blades when they strike a solid object, are out of balance, bent, or worn. Use only genuine Toro replacement Important: Position the curved ends of the blades blades.
  • Page 22: Changing The Blade-Brake-Clutch (Bbc) Belt

    2. Steady each blade with a board and turn the blade bolt WARNING clockwise with a torque wrench as shown in Figure 36; Incorrectly installing the blades could damage torque each blade bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 N-m). the machine or cause an injury to the operator or to bystanders.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Self-Propel Cable

    3. Slide the cable-support nut toward the machine to increase the self-propel action; slide the cable-support nut away from the machine to decrease the self-propel action. 4. Tighten the cable-support nut. 5. Check the operation for the desired drive control, and repeat the steps above, if necessary.
  • Page 24: Changing The Blade-Drive Belt

    7. Tighten the cable-clamp screw to lock the adjustment in place. 8. Install the belt cover with the 4 bolts that you removed in step 3. 9. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 10. Check the operation of the blade-brake clutch; refer to Checking the Blade-stop System Operation (page 12).
  • Page 25: Storage

    Washing under the Machine Housing Storage Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean under the Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine housing. machine to keep it clean and protected. 1. Position the machine on a flat concrete or asphalt surface near a garden hose.
  • Page 26: Removing The Machine From Storage

    2. Remove the spark plug. 3. Using an oil can, add about 1 oz. (30 ml), of motor oil to the engine through the spark-plug hole. 4. Slowly pull the starter rope several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder. 5.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The 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.
  • Page 28 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is an uneven cutting pattern. 1. All 4 wheels are not at the same height. 1. Place all 4 wheels at the same height. 2. The blades are dull. 2. Sharpen and balance the blades. 3.
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  • Page 32 Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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