Toro 22177TE Operator's Manual

Form No. 3352-502 Rev B

ProLine 53cm Recycler)/ Rear-Bagging

Walk Power Lawn Mower

Model No. 22177TE—250000001 and Up

Operator’s Manual

Original Instructions (EN)

Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit. Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

Contents

Page

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Lawn Mower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Pressure 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Power 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vibration 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Handle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line 8. . . . .

Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug 8. . . . . . . . . .

Before Starting 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling the Crankcase with Oil 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 9. . . . . . . . . .

Operation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the Engine 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping the Engine 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive 12. .

Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug 12. . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Blade Brake Clutch 12. . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Cutting Height 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Grass Bag 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Tips 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 17. . . . . . . .

Checking the Engine Oil Level 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Blade Brake Clutch 18. . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Underside of the

Lawn Mower Housing 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug 19. . . . . .

Servicing the Air Filter 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the Engine Oil 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintaining the Cutting Blade 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield 21. . . . . . .

Emptying the Fuel Tank and

Cleaning the Fuel Filter 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning under the Belt Cover 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubricating the Pivot Arms 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Spark Plug 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Oil Filter 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubricating the Gear Case 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable 24. . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Wheels 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparing the Fuel System 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparing the Engine 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Information 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage 26. . . . .

Accessories 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, 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 ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

Figure 1

1. Location of the model and serial numbers

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below:

Model No.

Serial No.

W 2005 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Printed in the USA

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions.

• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

• Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the lawn mower or in the instructions.

Gasoline

• WARNING–Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the following precautions.

– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for

this purpose.

– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while

refueling.

– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

the cap of the fuel tank or ad gasoline while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

– If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine but move the lawn mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have dissipated.

– Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following

instructions may result in personal injury.

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the lawn mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol which means caution, warning,

or danger — “personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO standard 5395.

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

Preparation

• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass catchers, are in place and working correctly.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

Starting

• Disengage all blade and drive clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.

• Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator.

• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s) and not in front of the discharge chute.

Operation

• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden

hazards.

• Never direct discharge of material towards bystanders.

• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where

feasible.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.

• Walk, never run.

• Slopes:

– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

– Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.

– after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn

mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

– if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check

immediately).

• Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down, and close the fuel valve at the conclusion of mowing.

• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

Maintenance and storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Do not use pressure cleaning equipment on machine.

• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank

and inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and gasoline storage are free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

– Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down

and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

• Use low throttle settings when engaging the traction–clutch, especially in high gears. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.

• Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.

• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

• Stop the engine

– whenever you leave the lawn mower.

– before refueling.

– before removing the grass catcher.

– before making height adjustment unless adjustment

can be made from the operator’s position.

• Check the grass catcher frequently and replace if worn or deteriorated.

• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

• Replace faulty silencers.

• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this out–doors.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.

• Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower.

• To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase

only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.

Do not use will fit parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.

• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire

– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.

– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn

mower.

Sound Pressure

This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 88 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.

Sound Power

This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC.

Vibration

This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of

5.5 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.

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.

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1. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.

2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts.

1. Warning—read the

Operator’s Manual.

2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

3. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.

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1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on greasing the traction drive every 25 operating hours and greasing the transmission every 100 operating hours.

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4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts.

1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.

5. Warning—stop the engine before leaving the machine.

Manufacturers Mark

1. Choke

2. Fast

3. Continuous variable setting

4. Slow

5. Engine—stop

6. Set the throttle lever to the Choke position, pull the cord to start the engine, then move the throttle to the Fast position.

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1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

Setup

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

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7. Release the bail to disengage the cutting blade.

8. Move the bail up to engage the cutting blade.

9. Move the bail to the handle to engage the traction drive.

10. Forward speeds

11. Neutral

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.

2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with 2 cap screws (5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in.), washers, and nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2).

1. Handle latch

2. Bag support rod

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Figure 2

3. Cap locknut (2)

4. Handle

Note: You can adjust the handle height for comfortable operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the height. To adjust the handle height, position the cap screws and the locknuts that secure 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 each end with a cap locknut (Fig. 2).

4. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to the left handle below the bag support rod.

Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line

1. Start the two self-tapping screws into the bottom of the fuel tank and then remove the screws (Fig. 3).

1. Tank base

2. Fuel tank bracket

3. Plastic clips

Figure 3

4. Fuel tank

5. Self-tapping screw (2)

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Figure 4

1. Fuel line

2. Elbow fitting

3. Fuel valve

5. Slide the end of the fuel line onto the elbow fitting (Fig. 4).

6. Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp (Fig. 4).

Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug

1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 5). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while you insert the plug.

2. Hook the plastic clips on the front of the fuel tank onto the fuel tank bracket (Fig. 3).

3. Secure the fuel tank to the tank base with the two self-tapping screws (Fig. 3). Do not overtighten the

screws.

4. Remove the red cap from the end of the fuel line and

from the end of the elbow fitting on the fuel tank (Fig. 4).

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Figure 5

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 (Fig. 5).

Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points upward.

3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 6).

Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then follow the procedure in this section.

To add oil:

1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.

2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 7).

3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap

counterclockwise and pulling it out.

4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.

Figure 6

1. Spring clip

4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug.

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Before Starting

Filling the Crankcase with Oil

Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.

Oil Capacity

With Oil Filter 30 ounces (0.88 L)

Without Oil Filter 24 ounces (0.70 L)

Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 7).

5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck.

Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, do not fully

install the dipstick.

6. Remove the dipstick.

7. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Fig. 7).

8. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the

dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.

Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and

run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full.

9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight.

Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline

For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer engine life. You may use leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available.

1. Dipstick

2. Full

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Figure 7

Important Do not add oil to the gasoline.

Important Do not use methanol, gasoline containing

methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system.

Important Do not use gasoline that has been stored

since the last mowing season or longer.

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