Proline 53cm recycler ii walk power lawn mower (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 22177
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Form No. 3350-473 ProLine 21-inch Recycler / Rear-Bagging Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 22177—240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN)
..... . . additional information, contact an Authorized Service Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug .
Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury. Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, Always be sure of your footing on slopes. shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Walk; never run. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible Keep a firm hold on the handle. for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. which can result in a severe injury. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
Safety and Instruction 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. 43-8480 63-9060 68-7410 94-9418 74-1970 1. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 98-4387 1.
Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 5/16–18 x 1–1/4 in. cap screws, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts.
Installing the Discharge Tunnel Before Starting Plug Filling the Crankcase with Oil 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 5). Hold the Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded oil.
Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and Danger run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. When fueling, under certain circumstances, a 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
Controls 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. Do not fill into the filler neck. The blade control bail, throttle control, and starter handle are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 10.
Note: To disengage the traction drive but keep the blade 4. Move the ground speed control to the (Neutral) engaged, gradually release the blade control bail to the B position (Fig. 12). position. To self-propel with the blade disengaged, squeeze the blade control bail against handle to the C position without sliding the blade control bail to the right.
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5. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a 10. Release the blade control bail; refer to position B in ball small enough to go under the deck (about 3 in. or Figure 17. You should hear a “bang.” The blade should 76 mm in diameter) as shown in Figure 14.
4. Release the blade control bail (Position B in Fig. 18). deteriorating, and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe operating condition. Have the lawn mower inspected Note: If you hear a loud “bang,” you have raised the blade and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer. control bail too high.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. m-1912 Important Do not overfill the bag.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. Sharpen the blade. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;...
Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidently contact the spark plug.
6. Fill the fuel tank. 3. Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover (Fig. 24). 7. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it after each use.
Warning Oil may be hot after engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. m-796 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Figure 26 1.
Installing the Blade Danger 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the blade nuts. The sail of the A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s...
6. Loosen the tabs that secure the BBC shield to the deck 8. Install the fuel tank and fuel line; refer to Installing the by loosening the nuts or the bolts on the tabs (Fig. 30). Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line on page 7. Rotate the tabs 180 to move them out of the way.
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Servicing the Spark Plug If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Use to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent.
Lubricating the Gear Case Warning After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case. Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and 1. Remove the grass bag. contact with hot oil can cause sever personal 2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the belt injury.
Assembling the Wheels 4. Pull the cable to the remove slack, but do not put tension on the spring. Tighten the cable clamp screw 1. Position the tire onto one wheel half, aligning the lugs to lock the adjustment in place. on each (Fig.
Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before 3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, storing the lawn mower. broken, or if the electrodes are worn. 1. Run the lawn mower until the engine stops from 4.
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 16 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes...
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade mounting nuts are 2. Tighten the blade mounting loose.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.