Toro 22287 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3442-308RevB

21inHeavy-DutyRecycler
BaggerLawnMower

ModelNo.22287—SerialNo.407700000andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3442-308*

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.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.

WARNING

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

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Introduction

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

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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Contents

Safety

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

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

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

1RemovingtheCableGuard..............................6

2InstallingtheHandle........................................6

3InstallingtheCableGuard................................7

4InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe

RopeGuide.....................................................8

5AddingOiltotheEngine...................................8

6AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................9

7AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive......................10

ProductOverview....................................................11

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................12

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................13

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................13

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................14

DuringOperation.................................................15

DuringOperationSafety...................................15

StartingtheEngine...........................................16

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive........................16

RecyclingtheClippings....................................17

BaggingtheClippings.......................................18

OperatingTips.................................................20

AfterOperation....................................................20

AfterOperationSafety......................................20

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

Maintenance...........................................................22

MaintenanceSafety..........................................22

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................22

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22

ChangingtheOilFilter......................................23

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................24

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................24

MaintainingtheBlade.......................................25

CleaningundertheBeltCover..........................27

CleaningtheWheels.........................................28

Storage...................................................................28

StorageSafety..................................................28

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................28

PreparingtheEngine........................................28

GeneralInformation..........................................28

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................29

Troubleshooting......................................................30

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.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

,which

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.

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

3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe
reardischargeplugorbaginplace.

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

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

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1.Pushtheprimeronce.2.Pulltherecoil-starthandle.

decal130-6722

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1.Attention—readtheOperator'sManual.

decal130-9670

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1.Severinghazardofhandorfoot;mowerblade—keepaway
frommovingparts.

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1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

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Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

1

RemovingtheCableGuard

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Figure3

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2

InstallingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Figure4

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3

InstallingtheCableGuard

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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4

InstallingtheRecoil-Starter
RopeintheRopeGuide

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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5

AddingOiltotheEngine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage

theengine.

Figure7

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6

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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7

AdjustingtheSelf-Propel
Drive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Youmustadjusttheself-propel-drive

cablebeforeyouoperatethemachinefortherst
time.RefertoAdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive

(page24).

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