Toro 22176, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 21
1. Grease tting
3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently
apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose
lithium-base grease.
Important:
Excessive grease pressure
may damage the seals.
Lubricating the Gear Case
After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear
case.
1. Remove the grass bag.
2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the
belt cover opening (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Belt cover 2. Grease tting
3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2
multi-purpose lithium-base grease.
4. Install the grass bag.
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Filter
Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating
hours. Replace the paper air filter once every
season or every 300 operating hours; replace it
more frequently in dusty conditions.
Important:
Do not operate the engine
without the air filter assembly; extreme engine
damage will occur.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug
(Figure 14).
3. Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner
cover (Figure 23).
Figure 23
1. Screw 3. Paper air lter
2. Cover
4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly
(Figure 23).
5. Remove and inspect the paper air filter
(Figure 24), and discard it if it is excessively
dirty.
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