Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug; Cleaning Under The Belt Cover; Cleaning The Blade Brake Clutch Shield - Toro 22196 Operator's Manual

Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
mower, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
Tipping the 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.
3. Tip the mower onto its left side.
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Turn the mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel
and Plug
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Always ensure that the discharge tunnel door closes
securely when you release the handle. If debris prevents
the discharge door from closing securely, clean the inside
of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
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 mower unless
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.

Cleaning under the Belt Cover

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover
(Figure 37) to the mower housing.
1. Belt cover
4. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around
the belt area.
5. Install the belt cover.
6. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Blade Brake
Clutch Shield
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Clean the blade brake clutch shield to ensure the best
performance and to prevent parts from degrading.
Clean the blade brake clutch shield when you sharpen
the blade because you need to remove the blade in order
to remove the blade brake clutch shield.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
4. Tip the mower on its left side.
one
of
Tipping the 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 emptying the fuel tank as
directed; never siphon.
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clippings and debris from under the
belt cover.
Figure 37
2. Bolts