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Form No. 3358-226 Rev B PT21 Commercial Lawn Mower Model No. 22163—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 22164—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Checking the Engine Oil Level......8 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline ....... 9 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Starting the Engine..........10 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Stopping the Engine ...........
• Only use accessories and attachments approved by injury, comply with these safety instructions. the manufacturer. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer • Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply glasses, and ear protection.
Safety and Instructional including emptying the catcher or unclogging the chute. Decals • Stop equipment and inspect blade after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make Safety decals and instructions are easily necessary repairs before resuming operations. visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
4. Attach the handle to the mower housing with the Important: Ensure that the bolt heads are to bolts and washers that you removed in step 2 (model the inside of the handle. 22163 only) but do not tighten them (Figure 3).
Important: If the handle has round holes, the 1. Remove the fastener that attaches the handle braces square shank of the bolts will not fit into the to the lower handle ends. holes in the handle at this time. 2. Insert the bolt through the hole in each of the handle 6.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel drive and the blade control bar operate properly. When you release the blade control bar, the blade and self-propel drive should stop.
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, and others and damage property.
(Figure 13) or (Figure 14). gasoline. Starting the Engine 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Figure 11). Figure 13 Model 22163 Figure 11 1. Spark-plug wire 2. Firmly push in the primer once with your thumb (Figure 12).
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 18). Figure 15 Model 22163 Figure 18 Adjusting the Cutting Height Figure 16 Model 22164 Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into 5.
Figure 20 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before side-discharging the clippings. Important: Ensure that the rear discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings (Figure 21).
Periodically file down nicks on the blade. • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Figure 22 Toro replacement blade. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower 2.
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slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long and the leaves clump on top of the lawn, the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall. • Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Lubricating the Wheel Gears Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours Every 300 hours Lubricate each rear wheel with grease yearly. 1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours.
Note: Install a new paper air filter if you discarded 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. the old one. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11). 9. Install the cover and secure it with the screw. 3.
Blade Maintenance Fuel System Maintenance Maintaining the Cutting Blade Emptying the Fuel Tank and Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Cleaning the Fuel Filter 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Service Interval: Yearly 2.
Installing the Blade operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, serious personal injury or death. and the blade bolt. Torque the blade bolt to 60 •...
Cleaning Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak Cleaning under the Mower from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline Housing is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and, under certain conditions, can cause personal To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of injury or property damage.
Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. To prepare the mower for off-season storage, perform 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the Maintenance.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 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.
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You are responsible for presenting your equipment to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact The Toro® Company at 1-952–948–4027 or call us toll free at the number listed in your Toro Warranty statement.
If you think that your Toro product contains a defect in materials or workmanship follow this procedure: Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or access our website at www.Toro.com.