Table Of Contents - Toro 22298 Operator's Manual

Introduction
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners or professional,
hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting
grass on well-maintained lawns on residential or
commercial properties. It is not designed for cutting
brush or for agricultural uses.
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.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and 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
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
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.
Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
© 2017-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
ready.Figure 1
Figure 1
Figure 2
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical
or chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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.
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.
Contents
g226623
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 6
1 Removing the Cable Guard.............................. 6
2 Installing the Handle ........................................ 6
3 Installing the Cable Guard................................ 7
4 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the
Rope Guide..................................................... 8
5 Filling the Engine with Oil ................................. 8
6 Assembling the Grass Bag............................... 9
7 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ...................... 10
Product Overview ....................................................11
g000502
Before Operation ................................................. 12
Before Operation Safety ................................... 12
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 12
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 13
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 14
During Operation ................................................. 14
During Operation Safety ................................... 14
2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Contact us at www.Toro.com.
Printed in Mexico
All Rights Reserved