Toro 22178TE, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. 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
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
General Lawn Mower Safety ................................. 3
Sound Pressure..................................................... 5
Sound Power ........................................................ 5
Vibration, Hand/arm ........................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 6
Setup............................................................................ 7
1 Installing the Handle.......................................... 7
2 Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel
Line.................................................................. 7
3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil............................. 8
Product Overview ........................................................ 9
Controls ............................................................... 9
Operation................................................................... 10
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 10
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline ..................... 10
Starting the Engine ............................................. 12
Stopping the Engine ........................................... 12
Operating the Blade............................................ 12
Operating the Traction Drive.............................. 13
Adjusting the Cutting Height .............................. 14
Using the Grass Bag ........................................... 14
Operating Tips ................................................... 15
Maintenance............................................................... 17
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 17
Lubrication............................................................. 17
Lubricating the Pivot Arms................................. 17
Lubricating the Gear Case................................... 18
Engine Maintenance............................................... 18
Servicing the Air Filter........................................ 18
Changing the Engine Oil .................................... 19
Changing the Oil Filter ....................................... 19
Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................... 20
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 21
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Fuel Filter....................................................... 21
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 21
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive........................... 21
Servicing the Wheels .......................................... 21
Controls System Maintenance................................. 22
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable ......................... 22
Blade Maintenance ................................................. 24
Maintaining the Cutting Blade............................. 24
Cleaning ................................................................. 25
Cleaning under the Mower Housing .................... 25
Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield ............... 26
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