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Form No. 3391-423 Rev A 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22289—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3391-423* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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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.
1 Installing the Handle ..........7 comply with these safety instructions. 2 Installing the Recoil-Start Rope ....... 9 Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer 3 Filling the Engine with Oil........9 reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the 4 Assembling the Grass Bag ........10...
Turf conditions can affect performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro the stability of the machine. Use caution while operating genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers the machine near drop-offs. replacement parts designed to the exact engineering •...
Hauling • Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a • trailer or truck. Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both the front and the rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine.
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130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Install the handle. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Flange nut (5/16 inch) – No parts required Install the starter rope.
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4. Stand behind the machine in the operating position to 6. Position the cable guard onto the handle with the determine the handle height that is most comfortable cable(s) inside the guard, and secure the guard to the for you (Figure handle with the 2 carriage bolts and the 2 locknuts that you previously removed...
Installing the Recoil-Start Filling the Engine with Oil Rope No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine Pull the recoil-start rope through the rope guide on the with oil.
through until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. • If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the excess oil, refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17).
Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive and the blade-control bar operate properly. When you release the blade-control bar, the blade and the self-propel drive should stop.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Service Interval: Before each use or daily Max. fill: 0.59 L (20 oz), type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 DANGER detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
Stopping the Engine DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your Release the blade-control bar. Both the engine and the blade hands into contact with a moving blade and result should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade. 1. Rear door 3. Notch (2) • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro 2. Grass bag 4. Bag-rod end (2) replacement blade. •...
• • Keep the engine in good running condition. For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same cutting height setting. • Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces •...
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 5 hours • Tighten any loose fasteners. After the first 25 hours •...
Engine Maintenance A. If the paper air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel, replace it. B. If the paper air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard Servicing the Air Cleaner surface several times or blow compressed air less than 30 psi (207 kPa) through the side of the filter Service Interval: Yearly that faces the engine.
Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect, clean, and adjust the spark plug gap; replace the spark plug if necessary. Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
Blade Maintenance Maintaining the Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Figure 23 3.
Installing the Blade blade. Maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the conditions. lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade...
Cleaning Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out the clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the machine. Cleaning under the Machine 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the 5.
Storage 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the mower housing. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance 4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to Inspecting (page 16).
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.
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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.