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Page 1: Lawn Mower
Form No. 3351-321 Rev B ProLine 53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler / Rear-Bagging Lawn Mower Model No. 22168TE—250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN) -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
........Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Controls . -
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, the following instructions may result in personal shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. - Page 4 – Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. • Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. – If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it outdoors.
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Page 5: Sound Pressure
• If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it outdoors. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary. -
Page 6: 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. 93-6664 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on greasing the 93-6654 traction drive every 25 operating hours and greasing the 1. -
Page 7: Assembly
98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. Handle Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/4 inch Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/2 inch Carriage bolt Washers Locknuts Installing the handle Thin nylon insert locknuts Bag support rod... -
Page 8: Installing The Handle
Installing the Handle Installing the Starter Rope 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 bolts (5/16–18 (Fig. 3). x 1-1/4 inch), washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. -
Page 9: Before Starting
3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the To add oil: bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug 1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 5). 2. -
Page 10: Reviewing The Maintenance Schedule
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 7). Danger In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and when the engine is cold. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation 3. Move the throttle control to the Choke position (Fig. 8). Note: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 4. Hold the control bar to the handle (Fig. 8). Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel 5. -
Page 12: Using The Discharge Tunnel Plug
Checking the Blade Brake 3. Squeeze the control bar against the handle to the Run/Drive position (Fig. 11). Clutch Check the blade control bail before each use to ensure that the blade brake clutch (BBC) system is operating properly. Normal Test 1. - Page 13 9. Lift the blade control bail up to about one inch (2.5 3. Bring the blade control bail up into the middle position cm) below the handle; refer to position A in Figure 14. about 5 inches (12.7 cm) below the handle cross bar (Position C in Fig.
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Page 14: Adjusting The Cutting Height
Test Using the Grass Bag 3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to check the blade brake clutch mechanism: Using the Grass Bag 1. Install the empty grass bag on the discharge tunnel. Occasionally, you may want to use the grass bag for 2. -
Page 15: Operating Tips
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, objects. Never deliberately mow over any object. install a new Toro replacement bag. • If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from Cut the grass until the bag is full. -
Page 16: Cutting Grass
Cutting Grass • Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the 2-1/4-inch (5.7 cm), 2-3/4-inch (7.0 cm), or 3-1/4-inch (8.3 cm) cutting height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. -
Page 17: 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. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 18. •... -
Page 18: 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 accidently contact the spark plug. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug
Servicing the Air Cleaner Warning Inspect the air cleaner elements after every time you use the lawn mower. Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Clean the cover, base, and foam and paper elements after Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive, every 25 operating hours. -
Page 20: Maintaining The Blade
9. Clean the foam element in warm, soapy water or in a the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If nonflammable solvent. you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 24B and 24C), replace the blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 20. Note: Do not use gasoline to clean the foam element because it could create a risk of fire or explosion. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Blade Brake Clutch Shield
Rotate the tabs 180_ to move them out of the way. end drops. Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the blade nuts. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation. -
Page 22: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover
9. Install the blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, 3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2 and the 2 blade nuts. or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium base grease (Fig. 29). 10. Turn the lawn mower upright. Note: Applying grease with excessive pressure may 11. -
Page 23: Servicing The Spark Plug
Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. Warning m-110 Oil may be hot after engine has been run, and Figure 32 contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. 1. 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. -
Page 24: Servicing The Wheels
m-278 Figure 34 1. Spring 3. Cable clamp screw Figure 35 2. Cable conduit 1. Locknut 6. Plastic cover (rear wheels only) 2. Wheel spacer 4. Pull the cable to the remove slack, but do not put 7. Lug 3. Bearing/hub assembly tension on the spring. -
Page 25: Storage
Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top perform 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 17 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.