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Toro 22189 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3357-388 Rev B
21in Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger
Lawn Mower
Model No. 22189—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3357-388 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22189—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Cleaning under the Mower Housing ......24 Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Introduction ............2 Shield ........ 25 Safety ..............4 Storage .............. 26 General Lawn Mower Safety ....4 Preparing the Fuel System....26 Safety and Instructional Decals .... 6 Preparing the Engine ......

  • Page 4: Safety

    Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to Preparation offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to • Only use accessories and attachments approved comply with the following instructions may by the manufacturer.

  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    conditions can affect the machine’s stability. • Remove spark plug wire before making any Use caution while operating near drop-offs. repairs. • Do not operate the lawn mower without either • Use care when checking blade. Wrap the blade the grass catcher or the guard in place. or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them.

  • Page 6: 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. Manufacturer’s Mark 68-7410 1. Indicates the blade is identied as a part from the original machine manufacturer.

  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Handle Bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Install the handle. Washer Locknut (5/16 inch) Cable tie Self-tapping screw Install the fuel tank and fuel line.

  • Page 8: Installing The Fuel Tank And The

    Step Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line Parts needed for this step: Self-tapping screw Fuel tank Procedure 1. Slide the end of the fuel line onto the elbow fitting (Figure 4). Figure 5 1. Plastic clip (2) 4. Secure the bottom of the fuel tank to the fuel tank bracket by installing the self-tapping screws from the bottom.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Controls The blade control bar, control bar lock, ground speed control lever, throttle control lever, and traction control bar are on the upper handle as shown in (Figure 7). Figure 7 1. Blade control bar 4. Throttle control lever 2.

  • Page 10: Operation

    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.

  • Page 11: Filling The Fuel Tank With

    Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline a static charge can develop, igniting the with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline can burn you and others and damage that you expect to use in 30 days.

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle control to the Stop position. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not use the lawn mower or leave it unattended. Operating the Blade Engaging the Blade When you start your engine, the blade does not turn.

  • Page 13: Operating The Traction Drive

    2. Move the ground speed control lever to the desired gear position. 3. Squeeze the traction control bar against the handle (Figure 15). Figure 13 Disengaging the Blade Release the blade control bar. Figure 15 Important: When you release the blade control bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative, the blade will continue to rotate when you release the blade control bail. Contact with blade could occur, causing serious injury. • Check the blade brake clutch operation before each use. • Never use a mower equipped with a blade brake clutch that has an inoperative safety system.

  • Page 15: Using The Grass Bag

    Figure 17 Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement 1. Rear door bag. 3. Install the bag on the bag mounting posts Operating Tips (Figure 18).

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 8 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...

  • Page 18: Lubrication

    Lubrication Lubricating the Pivot Arms After every 50 operating hours or when the season ends, lubricate the pivot arms. 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting. 2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 19).

  • Page 19: Changing The Engine Oil

    2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11). 4. Place a suitable drain pan under the right side of the mower. 5. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out.

  • Page 20: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Figure 23 1. Gasket Figure 22 1. Fuel valve 2. Oil lter 8. Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 turn only. 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. 9. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with fresh oil.

  • Page 21: Fuel System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If the mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, Figure 24 adjust the self-propel drive. 1.

  • Page 22: Controls System Maintenance

    3. Remove the bolt, the wheel spacer, and the or bolts and replace them with 2 bolts and 2 locknut mounting the wheel to the pivot arm locknuts (Figure 26). (Figure 26). 7. Install the wheel to the pivot arm with the bolts, a spacer, and a locknut.

  • Page 23: Blade Maintenance

    6. Ensure that the cable is located in the top slot of the cable bracket. 7. Torque the cable clamp screw to 100–120 in-lb (11 to 14 N•M) to lock the adjustment in place. Do not overtighten the blade brake cable. Overtightening the blade brake cable could cause the blade brake to come off of the brake drum.

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    • Inspect the blade periodically for wear Installing the Blade or damage. 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the • Replace a worn or damaged blade. anti-scalp cup, and the blade nuts. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the Removing the Blade mower housing for proper installation.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Blade Brake Clutch Shield

    Scraping Method If washing does not remove all debris from under Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to the mower, scrape it clean. leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly (Figure 11).
  • Page 26 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. cylinder head fins, and blower housing. Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
  • Page 27 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 28 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 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 32: 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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