Toro 22167TE, Operator'S Manual

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W 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug 8 . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 9 . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 10 . . . . . . . . .
Operation 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Self-propel Drive 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Grass Bag 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 15 . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Housing 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug 17 . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Blade 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Belt Cover 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Pivot Arms 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Gear Case 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable 21 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Wheels 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storage 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage 23 . . . . .
Accessories 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer,
or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger , Warning , and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.