Toro Recycler 22296 Operator's Manual
Toro Recycler 22296 Operator's Manual

Toro Recycler 22296 Operator's Manual

21in heavy-duty/rear bagger lawn mower
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Original Instructions (EN)
21in Heavy-Duty Recycler
Bagger Lawn Mower
Model No. 22296—Serial No. 402020000 and Up
Form No. 3418-871 Rev B
®
/Rear
*3418-871*

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3418-871 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22296—Serial No. 402020000 and Up *3418-871* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5 Assembling the Grass Bag....... 9 additional information, contact an Authorized Service 6 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ...... 10 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Product Overview ............11 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Before Operation ..........
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Filling the Fuel Tank .......... 12 Checking the Engine-Oil Level......13 Adjusting the Cutting Height ......14 This machine has been designed in accordance with During Operation ..........14 ANSI B71.1-2012. During Operation Safety ........14 Starting the Engine ........... 15 Shutting Off the Engine........
  • Page 4: 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 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 5 decal130-9656 130-9656 1. Choke 3. Slow 2. Fast 4. Engine—stop (shut off) decal130-9670 130-9670 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot; mower blade—keep away from moving parts.
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Removing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234471 Figure 3...
  • Page 7: Installing The Handle

    Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g235723 Figure 4...
  • Page 8: Installing The Cable Guard

    Installing the Cable Guard No Parts Required Procedure g234486 Figure 5 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.
  • Page 9: Assembling The Grass Bag

    g235721 Figure 6 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 7...
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive No Parts Required Procedure Important: You must adjust the self-propel-drive cable before you operate the machine for the first time. Refer to Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive (page 24).
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview g231779 Figure 10 1. Blade-control lock-lever 3. Handle 2. Blade-control bar 4. Drive bail g238454 Figure 8 1. Handle 6. Fuel-tank cap 2. Self-propel-drive bar 7. Air cleaner 3. Blade-control bar 8. Spark plug 4. Throttle 9. Cutting-height lever (4) 5.
  • Page 12: Before Operation

    Operation – Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. • Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term Note: Determine the left and right sides of the exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and machine from the normal operating position.
  • Page 13: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. Note: The capacity of the fuel tank is 3.76 L (0.99 US gallon). g230458 Figure 11 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height. •...
  • Page 15: Slope Safety

    Uneven terrain could cause the • Use accessories and attachments approved by machine to overturn or cause you to lose your The Toro® Company only. balance or footing. • If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,...
  • Page 16: Shutting Off The Engine

    g234784 Figure 15 Shutting Off the Engine Start the engine. Release the blade-control bar and move the To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the throttle-control lever to the S position. drive bail (Figure 17). Note: Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever (Figure 14) to the left if you will not be starting...
  • Page 17: Checking The Blade-Brake Clutch

    To engage the blades, do the following: Push and hold the blade-control lock lever Release the blade-control bail to disengage the forward to release the blade-control bail (A of blade (B of Figure 18). The blade-control-lock Figure 18). lever resets to lock the blade-control bail. Pull the blade-control bail to the handle and release the blade-control-lock lever;...
  • Page 18: Recycling The Clippings

    A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. WARNING The blades are sharp;...
  • Page 19: Installing The Grass Bag

    Installing the Grass Bag Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (A of Figure 20). Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine (B and C of Figure 20).
  • Page 20: Operating Tips

    Sharpen the blade. • Replace the blade when necessary with an original • Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Toro replacement blade. • Raise the cutting height on your machine. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause •...
  • Page 21: Cleaning Under The Machine

    • Note: Use care when loading or unloading the machine. The blade will draw in water and wash out the clippings. Let the water run until you • Secure the machine from rolling. no longer see clippings being washed out from under the machine.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    • The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when Replacement parts and accessories made by servicing the blade. Do not repair or alter the other manufacturers could be dangerous, and blade(s).
  • Page 23: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Inspect the foam and paper elements, and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the air-filter elements. If the paper element is excessively dirty, replace Every 50 hours—Clean the air-filter elements. Clean them more frequently in dusty operating Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper...
  • Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Tip the machine onto its right side (air filter up) overtightening a spark plug may damage the to drain the oil into the drain pan. threads in the cylinder head. After draining the oil, return the machine to the Connect the wire to the spark plug. operating position.
  • Page 25: Maintaining The Blade

    For a new traction belt, rotate the drive-cable-adjustment knob clockwise 1 additional turn to allow for the normal stretching of the belt during the break-in period. Note: You can skip this step if you are adjusting a used belt. Maintaining the Blade g002278 Always mow with a sharp blade.
  • Page 26 Installing the Blade rough or in sandy conditions. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the File the top side of the blade to maintain its original accelerator, and the blade nuts. The sail of the...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Blade-Brake Cable

    Adjusting the Blade-Brake Mark the brake cable (Figure 33), then adjust the jacket until there is approximately 8 mm Cable (5/16 inch) of slack (Figure 34). The blade-brake cable is adjusted at the factory; you do not need to adjust it unless you are replacing the cable or the blade-brake belt.
  • Page 28: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    Cleaning under the Belt WARNING Cover Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass tank. Fuel is extremely flammable, highly clippings and debris from under the explosive, and, under certain conditions, belt cover.
  • Page 29: Cleaning The Wheels

    Cleaning the Wheels Service Interval: Every 40 hours Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris from the wheel-gear area. g033535 Figure 37 1. Gears After cleaning, apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the gears. Note: If you operate the machine in extreme conditions, cleaning the wheels more frequently than recommended will increase gear life.
  • Page 30: Storage

    Storage Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures; Removing the Machine refer to Maintenance (page 22). Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover from Storage the machine to keep it clean and protected.
  • Page 31: 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.

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