Toro 21690, Operator'S Manual

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After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Always shut off the machine, remove the
electric-start button (if equipped), wait for all
moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
•
Remove the electric-start button (if equipped)
before loading the machine for hauling.
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1. Lower the machine to the lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height
(page 13) .
2. Move the machine onto a level surface.
3. Wash out the area under the rear door (if
applicable) where the clippings go from the
underside of the machine to the grass bag.
4. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the washout port (
Figure 22 ).
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Figure 22
1. Washout port
5. Turn the water on.
6. Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the machine.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden
hose from the machine.
9. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to
dry the underside of the machine.
10. Shut off the engine, remove the electric-start
button (if equipped), and allow it to cool.
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