Toro TurfMaster 22210 Operator's Manual

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30in TurfMaster
Model No. 22210—Serial No. 404320000 and Up

Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used professional, hired operators. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on residential or commercial properties. Using this
product for purposes other than its intended use could
prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
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.
Visit
www.Toro.com
for more information, including
safety tips, training materials, 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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your mobile device, you can
scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
product information
1. Model and serial number location
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.
© 2021—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Register at www.Toro.com.
Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
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.
Gross or 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 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
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Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. 3425-724 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
*3425-724*
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied and serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparing the Fuel System ....... 32 Preparing the Engine ........33 Removing the Machine from Storage ....33 Introduction ............... 1 Troubleshooting ............34 Safety ............... 2 General Safety ........... 2 Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 Safety Setup ................ 5 1 Installing the Handle ........
  • Page 3: 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 missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark decal116-7581 116-7581 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 4 decal116-7583 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 away. 5.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition.
  • Page 6: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. g235721 Figure 4...
  • Page 7: Assembling The Grass Bag

    Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 5...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Controls Product Overview g019652 Figure 8 Throttle (Throttle lever not shown for the sake of clarity) g033084 1. Choke 3. Slow Figure 6 2. Fast 4. Stop 1. Spark plug (under brush 8. Grass bag guard) 2. Air filter 9. Rear cutting-height lever 3.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Before Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Before Operation Safety...
  • Page 10: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g235721 Figure 10...
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you (Figure 11). g235868 Figure 11 Remove both handle bolts and corresponding nuts. Move the handle to the desired height position. Secure the handle with the previously removed bolts and corresponding nuts.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height is controlled with a front lever and a rear lever, both on the left side of the machine. To raise or lower the machine, engage the lever, raise or lower the machine, and then disengage the lever. g232160 Figure 12...
  • Page 13: Checking The Blade-Stop System Operation

    Checking the Blade-Stop Go to the front of the machine and check the newspaper ball. System Operation Note: If the newspaper ball did not go under the machine, repeat steps through 10. Before each use, check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar.
  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other discharge chute frequently for any wear or hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro to lose your balance or footing. parts when necessary. •...
  • Page 15: Operating The Self-Propel Drive And Engaging The Blades

    g232243 Figure 14 Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Blades To operate the self-propel drive, pull and hold the drive bail to the handle (Figure 15). g237184 Figure 15 To engage the blades, do the following: Push and hold the blade-control lock lever forward to release the blade-control bail (A of Figure 16).
  • Page 16: Shutting Off The Engine

    Shutting Off the Engine Move the throttle control to the O position and wait for all moving parts to stop. Close the fuel-shutoff valve and disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not use the machine or leave it unattended. Recycling the Clippings This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
  • Page 17: Bagging The Clippings

    Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. 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 18).
  • Page 18: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-Discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. Installing the Side-Discharge Chute Important: Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove the grass bag if it is installed on the machine;...
  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    Periodically file down nicks on the blades. does not cut the leaves finely enough. • Replace the blades when necessary with original Toro replacement blades. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall.
  • Page 20: After Operation

    After Operation Note: The blades will draw in water and wash out clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the machine. After Operation Safety Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel. • To ensure optimum performance of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use...
  • Page 22: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil without the oil filter. Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil (more often in dusty conditions).
  • Page 23: Changing The Oil Filter

    Note: Make sure that the oil-filter gasket comes off with the filter. g019648 Figure 23 After draining the used oil, return the machine to g019650 the operating position. Figure 24 Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity 1. Oil filter of oil into the oil-fill tube.
  • Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Filter Service Interval: Every 100 hours Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the fuel hose and replace it if necessary. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 25: Changing The Fuel Filter

    Changing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 100 hours Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Close the fuel-shutoff valve (Figure 27). g208925 Figure 28 1. Belt-tension spring 5.
  • Page 26: Servicing The Blades

    Inspecting the Blades (page 26). If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it. If the blades are worn, bent, damaged or cracked, replace them immediately with genuine Toro replacement g017223 blades. Figure 30 1. Curved area 3.
  • Page 27 Replace the blades when they strike a solid object, shown in Figure are out of balance, bent, or worn. Use only genuine Toro replacement blades. Use a block of wood to hold each blade steady and turn the blade bolt counterclockwise as shown in...
  • Page 28: Changing The Blade-Drive Belt

    Installing the Blades Note: The blades should be perpendicular, forming an inverted “T” as shown in Figure WARNING Incorrectly installing the blades could damage the machine or cause an injury to you or bystanders. Install the blades according to the instructions.
  • Page 29: Changing The Blade-Brake-Clutch (Bbc) Belt

    When you have locked the sprockets in place, install the blade-drive belt and the fixed idler pulley. Note: Ensure that the teeth are engaged in the sprockets. Tighten the belt tension to the recommended settings; refer to Servicing the Blade-Drive System (page 25).
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Blade-Brake Cable

    g208922 Figure 38 g208921 Figure 39 1. BBC belt 2. BBC belt guard 1. Cable-clamp screw 2. Blade-brake cable Remove the BBC belt from the brake-drum Pull the cable jacket to remove slack (Figure 40). pulley and then remove the belt from the machine.
  • Page 31: Changing The Transmission Belt

    Remove the belt cover. Remove any debris from under the belt cover. Loosen the bracket and rotate the bracket forward (Figure 43). Note: The bracket prevents the transmission from tipping to the point where the transmission belt comes off. g208923 Figure 41 1.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Storage Drive Storage Safety For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
  • Page 33: Preparing The Engine

    Preparing the Engine While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil and the oil filter; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 22) Changing the Oil Filter (page 23). Remove the spark plug. Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz), of motor oil to the engine through the spark-plug hole.
  • Page 34: 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 fresh system contains stale fuel. fuel. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.

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