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Form No. 3361-122 Rev A HD53 Commercial Lawn Mower Model No. 22164TE—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
3 Adjusting the Handle Height......7 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Product Overview ............8 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Operation..............9 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Checking the Engine Oil Level......9 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline .....
To reduce the potential for injury, • Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. comply with these safety instructions. Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe Preparation service; however, failure to comply with the following •...
• Stop the engine • To ensure the best performance and safety, – whenever you leave the lawn mower. purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and – before refueling. accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.
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 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Fill the crankcase with oil. – No parts required Adjust the handle height. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
so that the bolt heads are tight against the handle, and then tighten the locknuts (Figure 3). 6. Tighten the rest of the fasteners on the handle and handle braces. 7. Use the cable tie provided to secure the control cable(s) to the handle.
Product Overview Figure 5 Figure 6 1. Highest position 3. Lowest position 1. Upper handle 6. Air filter 2. Middle position (either 2. Recoil start handle 7. Primer hole) 3. Blade control bar 8. Cutting height lever (4) 4. Fuel tank 9.
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 10 1. Oil fill/dipstick 3. Air cleaner 2. Fuel tank cap 2. Remove the cap from the tank. 3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank.
Adjusting the Cutting Height Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Stopping the Engine Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into Release the blade control bar (Figure 15). contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
Figure 18 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 19).
Installing the Grass Bag Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door before bagging the clippings.
Periodically file down nicks on the blade. the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization. • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: •...
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.
Servicing the Spark Plug Note: Install a new paper air filter if you discarded the old one. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 9. Install the cover and secure it with the screw. Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent.
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.
General Information Storage 1. Clean the mower housing. Refer to Cleaning under To prepare the mower for off-season storage, perform the Mower Housing. the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder Maintenance. head fins, and blower housing.
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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Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro of original purchase: Authorized Distributor to arrange service.