Toro 22225 Operator's Manual

30inTurfMaster

ModelNo.22225—SerialNo.407530000andUp

ModelNo.22235—SerialNo.400000000andUp

™

HDXWalk-BehindLawnMower

FormNo.3442-595RevB

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

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GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque

ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

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requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3442-595*

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................2

GeneralSafety...................................................2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

Setup........................................................................6

1InstallingtheHandle........................................6

2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................7

3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................7

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Controls.............................................................9

Specications..................................................10

Attachments/Accessories.................................10

Operation................................................................10

BeforeOperation.................................................10

BeforeOperationSafety...................................10

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................11

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................12

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................13

CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem

Operation......................................................14

DuringOperation.................................................14

DuringOperationSafety...................................14

StartingtheEngine...........................................15

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveand

EngagingtheBlades.....................................16

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17

EngagingtheParkingBrake.............................17

DisengagingtheParkingBrake.........................17

RecyclingtheClippings....................................18

BaggingtheClippings.......................................19

Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................20

OperatingTips.................................................21

AfterOperation....................................................21

AfterOperationSafety......................................21

CleaningundertheMachine.............................21

CleaningtheWheels.........................................22

Maintenance...........................................................23

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23

MaintenanceSafety..........................................23

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................24

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................24

ChangingtheOilFilter......................................25

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................26

CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts...................26

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe

Filter..............................................................26

ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................27

ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................27

ServicingtheBlades.........................................28

ChangingtheBlade-DriveBelt..........................30

ChangingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch(BBC)

Belt................................................................31

AdjustingtheBlade-BrakeCable......................32

ChangingtheTransmissionBelt.......................33

AdjustingtheParking-BrakeCable...................34

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................35

Storage...................................................................36

StorageSafety..................................................36

GeneralInformation..........................................36

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................36

PreparingtheEngine........................................36

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................36

Troubleshooting......................................................37

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor

allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,
oruncloggingthemachine.

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Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

decaloemmarkt

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer .

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1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away

2.Thrownobjecthazard
fromdischargechute—Do
notoperatethemachine
withouttheside-discharge
plug,chute,ordeectorin
place.

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.

decal116-7127

116-7127

1.Heightofcut

decal116-7581

decal145-3851

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeadjustingservicing,orcleaningthemachine.

116-7581

decal136-9077

136-9077

decal94-8072

94-8072

1.Heightofcut

3

1.Parkingbrake—engage2.Parkingbrake—disengage

decal139-5405

139-5405

decal116-7583

116-7583

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.

4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe
reardischargeplugorbaginplace.

6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operateside
tosideonslopes;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe
machine;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing;lookbehindyou
whenmovinginreverse.

decal116-8528

116-8528

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

2.Firehazard

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming

2.Checkbelttensionevery
50operatinghours.

anymaintenance.

decal116-9313

116-9313

3.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard

4.Hotsurface;burnhazard

decal120-9570

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.

4

130-9656

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

133-8062

decal130-9656

4.Engine—stop(shutoff)

decal133-8062

5

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

1

InstallingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Figure3

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2

AddingOiltotheEngine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,addoilto

theengine.

Figure4

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3

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure5

8

ProductOverview

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Figure7

1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute

2.Rear-dischargeplug

Controls

4.Side-dischargedeector

Figure6

1.Sparkplug(underbrush
guard)

2.Side-dischargedeector12.Self-propeladjustment

3.Oillter13.Grassbag

4.Oilll/dipstick

5.Fuel-tankcap15.Rearcutting-heightlever

6.Reardeector16.Fuel-shutoffvalve

7.Blade-control-locklever17.Throttlelever

8.Blade-controlbar

9.Parkingbrake19.Beltcover

10.Handle20.Frontcutting-heightlever

11.Drivebar

14.Recoil-starthandle

18.Airlter

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Figure8

Throttle(Throttlelevernotshownforthesakeofclarity)

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.Off

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Figure9

1.Blade-control-locklever4.Handle

2.Parkingbrake5.Drivebar

3.Blade-controlbar

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

and

22235

84.8kg170cm81cm99cm 22225

(187lb)(67inches)(32inches)(39inches)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving

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partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.

•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious

injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

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–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

FillingtheFuelTank

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.

Important:T oreducestartingproblems,addfuel

stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.

87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure10.

Note:Thecapacityofthefueltankis3.76L(0.99

USgallon).

Figure10

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay

damagetheengine.

Figure11

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AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youcanraiseorlowerthehandleto1of3positionsthatismorecomfortableforyou(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Removebothhandleboltsandcorrespondingnuts.

2.Movethehandletothedesiredheightposition.

3.Securethehandlewiththepreviouslyremovedboltsandcorrespondingnuts.

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