Toro ProLine 22038 User manual

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! 
 Never pick up or c rry  l wnmower while the
engine is running.
 Stop the engine nd disconnect the sp rk plug
wire.
before cle ring block ges or unclogging chute;
before checking, cle ning or working on the
l wnmower;
fter striking  foreign object. Inspect the
l wnmower for d m ge nd m ke rep irs before
rest rting nd oper ting the l wnmower;
if l wnmower st rts to vibr te bnorm lly (check
immedi tely).
 Stop the engine
whenever you le ve the l wnmower;
before refuelling.
 Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut
down nd, if the engine is provided with  shutĆoff
v lve, turn the fuel off t the conclusion of mowing.
 Go slow when using  tr iling se t.
  
 Keep ll nuts, bolts nd screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in s fe working condition.
 Never store the equipment with petrol in the t nk
inside  building where fumes m y re ch n open
fl me or sp rk.
 Allow the engine to cool before storing in ny
enclosure.
 To reduce the fire h z rd, keep the engine,
silencer, b ttery comp rtment nd petrol stor ge
re  free of gr ss, le ves, or excessive gre se.
 Check the gr ss c tcher frequently for we r or
deterior tion.
 Repl ce worn or d m ged p rts for s fety.
 If the fuel t nk h s to be dr ined, this should be
done outdoors.
  
This unit h s n equiv lent continuous AĆweighted
sound pressure t the oper tor e r of: 83.5 dB(A),
b sed on me surements of identic l m chines per
ANSI B71.5Ć1984 procedures.
   
This unit h s  sound power level of: 100 dB(A)/1
pW, b sed on me surements of identic l m chines
per Directive 84/538/EEC nd mendments.
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Safety alert symbol
Read operator’s manual
Rotating blade can cut off
toes or fingers. Stay clear of
Thrown or flying objects––
Whole body exposure
Thrown or flying objects––
Rotary side-mounted mower.
Stay a safe distance
from the mower
Do not open or
remove safety shields
while engine is running
Consult technical
manual for proper
service procedures
Stop engine before
leaving operator
position
To avoid blade failure when
mulching, use blade stiffener
when mower is equipped
with mulching plug
Transmission
Oil
On/Run
Engage
Disengage
Battery charging
condition
Stay a safe distance
from the machine
Safety alert triangle––
symbol within triangle
indicates a hazard
mower blade as long as
engine is running.
Keep deflector shield in
place.

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Fast
Slow
Decreasing/increasing
Grease lubrication
point
Engine start
Engine stop
Choke
Primer (start aid)
Neutral
First gear
Second gear
Third gear
Fuel
Cutting element––
basic symbol
Cutting element––
Height adjustment
Pull rope
Push primer
three times
Wheel
Wheel traction
Hourmeter/elapsed
operating hours

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Insert key into
ignition switch
Turn key in ignition
switch
Move control
Lower control bar
Raise control bar
Raise/lower control bar
Raise/lower control bar
Raise control bar
Properly dispose
of batteries
Lower control bar
Raise control bar
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Set- p Instructions 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycler Mower Tips 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Air Cleaner 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Spark Plug 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Throttle 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Cooling System 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Muffler and Exhaust Port 15. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Wheel Drive 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade 16. . . . .
Lubrication 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating Gear Case 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Wheels 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Mower Housing, Discharge
Tunnel, Belt Cover and Plug 18. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Blade Brake 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing Mower For Storage 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Identification 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Service Support 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BEFORE OPERATI G
DA GER: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke
when handling fuel and keep fuel far away from open flames and sparks. ever buy more than a
30 day supply of gasoline. Store it in an approved container. Keep gasoline out of reach of chilĆ
dren.
Refuel outdoors and only when engine is cold. Fill tank to within 6 to 13 mm (1/4" to 1/2") from top
of tank, not into filler neck. This space is for expansion of fuel. Use funnel or spout to prevent spilĆ
ling. Wipe up any spilled gas.
WAR I G
MIX GASOLI E A D OILĊ50:1 RATIO
1. APPROVED OILĊFor simplicity and best engine
performance, mix the contents of one bottle of oro
50:1 woĆCycle Oil with 7.6 liters (two gallons) of
fresh, unleaded regular gasoline. Leaded regular
gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not
available.
oro woĆCycle Oil is specially formulated to provide
superior lubrication, make starting easy, and prolong
engine life. If oro woĆCycle Oil is not available, mix
7.6 liters (two gallons) of gasoline and 154 ml
(5.2 ounces) of another high grade twoĆcycle oil that
has the NMMA or BIAĆ CW certification printed on
the label.
50:1 GAS/OIL Mixing Chart
Gasoline Oil
1 gallon 2.6 oz.
2 gallons 5.2 oz.
U.S. GALLO
oro also recommends that oro
Stabilizer/Conditioner be used regularly in all oro
gasoline powered products during operation and
storage seasons. oro Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans
the engine during operation and prevents gumĆlike
varnish deposits from forming in the engine during
periods of storage.
IMPORTA T: NEVER USE AU OMO IVE OIL (i.e.
SAE 30, 10W30 etc.), WOĆCYCLE OIL HA  IS NO
CER IFIED NMMA/BIAĆ CW, OR HE WRONG MIX
RA IO BECAUSE HE ENGINE CAN BE DAMAGED,
AND I  WOULD NO  BE COVERED BY HE ORO
WARRAN Y.
2. Mixing Gasoline and OilĊPour correct amount of
gasoline into an approved gasoline container and
add the correct amount of twoĆcycle oil. Install cap
on gasoline container and shake the container to mix
oil and gas thoroughly. Remove cap and add
remaining amount of gasoline.
OTE: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the product
fuel tank. Oil that is at room temperature mixes
easier and more thoroughly than cold oil.
IMPORTA T: EVER USE METHA OL,
GASOLI E CO TAI I G METHA OL, GASOHOL
CO TAI I G MORE THA  10% ETHA OL,
PREMIUM GASOLI E, OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE
E GI E FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD
RESULT.
DO OT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER THA
THOSE MA UFACTURED FOR FUEL
STABILIZATIO  DURI G STORAGE SUCH AS
TORO'S STABILIZER/CO DITIO ER OR A
SIMILAR PRODUCT. TORO'S
STABILIZER/CO DITIO ER IS A PETROLEUM
DISTILLATE BASED STABILIZER/CO DITIO ER.
TORO DOES OT RECOMME D STABILIZERS
WITH A  ALCOHOL BASE SUCH AS ETHA OL,
METHA OL OR ISOPROPYL. STABILIZERS
SHOULD OT BE USED TO TRY TO E HA CE
THE POWER OR PERFORMA CE OF MACHI E.
Add oil to small
amount of gasoline.
Install cap and shake
can to mix.
Add remaining amount
of gasoline.
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RECYCLERr MOWER TIPS
RECYCLERr MOWER FEATURES
Th  Toro R cycl rr mow r has a n w and
compl t ly diff r nt cutting conc pt that l av s your
lawn with a bagg d look without bagging clippings.
Your R cycl rr mow r is quipp d with sp cial parts
which incr as  your mow r's ability to cut and r cut
grass clippings, l av s, and oth r yard d bris into
tiny particl s and inj ct th m down  into th  grass.
Th s  parts ar :
A. A sp cial blad  and blad  stiff n r
B. Thr  sp cial kick r plat s" position d on th
und rsid  of th  mow r d ck in strat gic positions
(Fig. 9)
757
KICKER PLATES
Figure 9
C. A sp cial plug which locks into th  mow r's
discharg  tunn l (a fourth kick r is on th  plug)
(Fig. 10)
Figure 10
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PLUG
KICKER
Th  blad  and thr  kick r plat s ar  p rman nt
parts of your mow r. Th  blad  should b  r mov d
only for sharp ning or r plac m nt. Th  kick rs
should n v r b  r mov d, unl ss th y n d to b
r plac d. Th y do not int rf r  with th  normal
bagging or optional sid  discharg  op rations of th
mow r.
DOper ting mower without stiffener in pl ce
could c use bl de to flex, bend or bre k.
DA broken bl de could c use serious injury or
de th to oper tor or byst nders.
DDo not oper te mower without stiffener.
WARNING
Th  plug, how v r, is a r movabl  part, just as th
grass bag and optional sid  discharg  chut  ar
r movabl  parts. You cannot us  th  plug in
combination with ith r th  grass bag or th  sid
discharg  chut .
It is possibl  to mow without using th  plug by
closing th  discharg  tunn l door. How v r, your
lawn app aranc  will b  much mor  satisfactory if
you us  th  plug as it has an additional kick r (Fig.
10) that h lps driv  th  clippings down into th
grass.
Gr ss clippings nd other debris c n be
thrown from n open disch rge tunnel with
enough force to c use person l injury.  Never
st rt or oper te the mower unless one of the
following is true:
1. The disch rge tunnel plug is locked secureĆ
ly in disch rge tunnel.
2. The gr ss b g is locked in pl ce.
3. The option l side disch rge chute is locked
in pl ce.
4. The disch rge tunnel door is locked
closed.
WARNING
Wet gr ss c n c use you to slip nd cont ct
bl de. Bl de cont ct c n seriously injure you.
Mow only in dry conditions.
WARNING
CUTTING GRASS
DGrass grows at diff r nt rat s at diff r nt tim s
of th  y ar. In th  h at of th  summ r, it is g n rally
b st to cut grass at th  44 mm (1Ć#/4"), 57 mm
(2Ć!/4") or 70 mm (2Ć#/4") h ightĆofĆcut s ttings
(Fig. 11). Only about !/3 of th  grass blad  should
b  cut off. Cutting b low th  44 mm (1Ć#/4") s tting is
not r comm nd d unl ss grass is spars  or it is lat
fall wh n grass growth b gins to slow down.

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  
19mm
83mm 70mm 57mm 44mm 32mm
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DWhen cutting grass over 15 cm (six inches) tall,
you may want to first mow using the highest
heightĆofĆcut setting and a slower walking speed;
then mow again at a lower setting for best lawn
appearance. If grass is too long and leaves clumps
on top of lawn, mower may plug and cause engine
to stall.
DAlternate mowing direction. This helps disperse
clippings over lawn for even fertilization.
If the finished cut lawn appearance is unsatisfactory,
try one or more of the following:
DSharpen the blade.
DWalk at a slower pace while mowing.
Daise the heightĆofĆcut setting on your mower.
DCut grass more frequently.
DOverlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
DMow across the marginal areas a second time.
DSet heightĆofĆcut on front wheels one notch lower
than  rear wheels. (example: set front wheels at 44
mm (1Ć#/4") setting and rear wheels at 57 mm
(2Ć!/4") setting)
   
You can cut up leaves in the fall instead of bagging.
If you decide to bag, the ecyclerr mower reduces
the number of leaf bags you will need by finely
chopping up the leaves before they are bagged.
Some leaf particles will be injected back down into
the soil. When spring arrives, the leaf particles will
have decomposed and returned valuable nutrients to
the soil.
DEnsure leaves are dry.
DWhen cutting is complete, always be sure that
50% of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover.
This may require one or more passes over the
leaves.
DFor light leaf coverage, position all wheels at the
same heightĆofĆcut setting.
DIf there are more than 5" of leaves on lawn, set
the front wheels one or two notches higher than the
rear wheels. This makes it easier to feed leaves
under mower deck.
DWalk at a slower mowing speed if  leaves are not
being cut up finely enough to be hidden down in the
grass.
DIf you cut up a lot of oak leaves, you might want
to add lime to your grass in the spring. Lime reduces
the acidity of oak leaves.
 
  

 CONT OLSĊThrottle, blade control bar,
selfĆpropel control bar and fingertip starter are on
upper handle (Fig. 12). Ground speed control is
located at rear of belt cover (Fig. 13).
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

2439
THROTTLE
BLADE
CONTROL
BAR
SELF-PROPEL
CONTROL BAR
 Push wire onto spark plug.