Toro 22178TE, Operator'S Manual

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1. Oil fill/dipstick 3. Air cleaner
2. Fuel tank cap
2. Remove the cap from the tank.
3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within
1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the
tank.
Do not fill into the filler neck.
Important:
Do not fill the tank more than 1/4
inch (6 mm) from the top of the tank because
the gasoline must have room to expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. Spark-plug wire
2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 13)
Figure 13
1. Fuel valve
3. Move the throttle control lever to the Choke
position (Figure 8).
4. Move the ground speed control lever to the Neutral
(N) position.
5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply.
6. Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control
as desired when the engine starts.
Note:
If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat
steps 3 through 6.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the Stop position.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do
not use the lawn mower or leave it unattended.
Operating the Blade
Engaging the Blade
When you start your engine, the blade does not turn.
You must engage the blade to mow.
1. Push the control bar lock forward (Figure 14).
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