Toro 22157, Operator'S Manual, Page: 17 / 28

17
Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is
extremely flammable, highly explosive, and, under
certain conditions, can cause personal injury or
property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
Warning
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side (Fig. 15).
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel
and Plug
Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it
after each use.
Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes
securely when you release the handle. If the debris prevents
the discharge door from closing securely, clean the inside
of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
Warning
Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown
from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious
injury or kill the operator or bystanders.
Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one
of the following is true:
•
The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in
the discharge tunnel.
•
The grass bag is locked in place.
•
The optional side discharge chute is locked in
place.
•
The discharge tunnel door is locked in place.
Servicing the Air Filter
Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours. Clean
the paper air filter every 100 operating hours. Clean them
more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions. Replace the air
cleaner parts if they are very dirty.
Important Do not operate the engine without the air
filter elements; extreme engine damage will occur.
Note: Tipping the lawn mower on the wrong side (with the
air filter down) may damage the air filter elements.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 9).
3. Loosen the two knobs that secure the air cleaner cover
to the engine (Fig. 17).
ÓÓÓÓ
ÓÓÓÓ
m-3664
1
2
3
4
Figure 17
1. Knob
2. Cover
3. Foam pre-cleaner
4. Paper cartridge
4. Lift the cover off and clean it thoroughly.
5. Carefully remove the pre-cleaner.
Note: If the pre-cleaner is dirty, carefully wash it in a
solution of liquid soap and warm water, rinse it in clear
water, and allow it to thoroughly dry before installing it.
6. Inspect the paper cartridge. If it is dirty, clean it by
tapping it gently on a flat surface; if it is very dirty,
replace it.
Important
Do not oil the pre-cleaner or the paper
cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean the paper
cartridge.
7. Install the pre-cleaner over the paper cartridge.
8. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten it securely with
the two knobs.