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Form No. 3364-341 Rev B 21in Heavy-Duty Recycler ® /Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 22188TE—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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.
Contents Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug..............28 Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield ....28 Introduction..............2 Storage............... 29 Safety ................4 Preparing the Fuel System........29 General Lawn Mower Safety ......... 4 Preparing the Engine.......... 29 Sound Pressure............. 5 General Information ..........
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 •...
– before refueling. • To ensure the best performance and safety, – before removing the grass catcher. purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and – before making height adjustment unless 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.
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110-4978 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Cutting, dismemberment hazard of hand or foot—stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance on the machine. 4.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) Washer Thin locknut (5/16 inch) Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Install the handle. Locknut (5/16 inch) Bag support rod Cap locknut Cable tie...
the handle latches to the handle into the other mounting holes in the latches. 3. Slide the bag support rod through the second from the top mounting holes in the handle and secure Installing the Fuel Tank and each end with a cap locknut (Figure 3). the Fuel Line 4.
Figure 7 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug, rotated clockwise 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Figure 7). Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal Figure 6 points upward.
5. Oil filter 10. Blade control bar Controls Figure 10 1. Blade control bar 2. Throttle control Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 22188TE 122 lb 61 in 22 in 36 in (55 kg) (154 cm) (56 cm) (91 cm)
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 DANGER Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with explosion from gasoline can burn you and others an octane rating of 87 or higher.
5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. 6. Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control as desired when the engine starts. Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps 3 through 6.
the lawn mower self-propels at the maximum ground speed. Move the ground speed control to the Neutral position when you use the lawn mower for trimming and whenever you leave the lawn mower. Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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10. Release the blade control bar; refer to position B 4. Release the blade control bar (Position B in in Figure 19. You should hear a “bang.” The blade Figure 20). should stop in 3 seconds. Note: If you hear a loud “bang,” you have raised the blade control bar too high.
Installing the Grass Bag handle. The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that the blade is engaged and rotating. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to 5. Release the blade control bar. If the bag does stop.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, • Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade. install a new Toro replacement bag. • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Removing the Grass Bag Toro replacement blade.
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below the 2 inch (51 mm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. • When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, first mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower;...
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 without the oil filter. After the first 8 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Lubricating the Pivot Arms Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 50 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the conditions). center setting. Every 300 hours—Replace the paper 2.
Changing the Engine Oil 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 13). Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Change the engine oil without the oil filter. 4.
Servicing the Spark Plug Fuel System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the spark plug. Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. Emptying the Fuel Tank and 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Cleaning the Fuel Filter 2.
Servicing the Wheels Drive System Maintenance Removing the Wheels Service Interval: Every 100 hours Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 13). Service Interval: Every 100 hours 3.
Controls System tighten. Remove the 2 long screws or bolts and replace them with 2 bolts and 2 locknuts (Figure 32). Maintenance 7. Install the wheel to the pivot arm with the bolts, a spacer, and a locknut. Ensure that the spacer is positioned between the wheel hub and the pivot arm Adjusting the Blade Brake (Figure 32).
Blade Maintenance Maintaining the Cutting 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 13). Figure 35 3.
Figure 38 Installing the Blade 1. Kickers 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the blade nuts. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower Washing Method housing for proper installation.
Scraping Method Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn mower, scrape it clean. Service Interval: Every 50 hours 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 13). Clean the blade brake clutch shield at the end of each 2.
Storage bolts on tabs to secure the blade brake clutch shield to the deck. To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, 9. Install the blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. and the 2 blade nuts. Refer to Maintenance.
4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining the Cutting Blade. 5. Clean the blade brake clutch shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield. 6. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter. 7. Lubricate the pivot arms; refer to Lubricating the Pivot Arms.
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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