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Form No. 3390-404 Rev A 53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22291—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3390-404* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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You are responsible for operating the machine 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.
Contents Safety Safety ................3 This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO General Lawn Mower Safety ........3 5395:2013. Sound Pressure ............5 Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result Sound Power ............5 in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with Hand/Arm Vibration ..........
• To ensure the best performance and safety, overturning or loss of control. purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and • Stop the blade if the machine must be tilted for accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories;...
• Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or a 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. Sound Pressure This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 88 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.
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125-8403 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. 125-8404 1. Push the primer once. 2. Pull the recoil-start handle. 131-0822 1. Self-propel drive—Attention; premature wear of the transmission may occur if the belt is over-tightened; before servicing or performing maintenance, read the Operator's Manual.
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 recoil-start rope.
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2. Install the handle ends onto the machine housing with 2 hex-head-flange bolts (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 3. Set the machine to the desired cutting height; refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 13).
Installing the Recoil-Start Filling the Crankcase with Oil Rope No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure The engine crankcase is shipped without oil. Before Procedure starting the engine, fill the crankcase with oil. The engine crankcase (with oil filter) can hold 0.65 L (22 oz) of oil. Use Pull the recoil-start rope through the rope guide on the only high-quality SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil that has handle...
through until the oil level is at the Full mark on the dipstick. • If the oil level is above the Full mark on the dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the Full mark. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 18).
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.
Adjusting the Cutting Height If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil (page 10). You can change the cutting height at each wheel by adjusting a cutting-height lever. Cutting heights are 25 mm (1 inch), 38 Filling the Fuel Tank with mm (1-1/2 inches), 51 mm (2 inches), 64 mm (2-1/2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 89 mm (3-1/2 inches), 102 mm (4 inches),...
Starting the Engine Operating the Self-Propel Drive 1. Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug. 2. Firmly push in the primer (Figure 14), holding the • To engage the self-propel-drive: Squeeze the primer bulb in for 1 second. self-propel-drive bar against the handle and hold it (Figure 16).
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. • Never open the rear door on the machine when the engine is running. WARNING 1.
Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Periodically file down nicks on the blade. • Raise the cutting height on your machine. • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. • Cut the grass more frequently. •...
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 • Tighten any loose fasteners. After the first 25 hours •...
Engine Maintenance 7. Install the foam pre-cleaner. 8. Install the paper air filter. Servicing the Air Cleaner 9. Install the cover and secure it with the screw. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam Changing the Engine Oil pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions).
Servicing the Spark Plug Drive System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect, clean, and adjust the spark plug gap; replace the spark plug if necessary. Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. Note: If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or tends 1.
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 17).
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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Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair workmanship, follow this procedure: the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.