Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Machine; Cleaning Under The Belt Cover - Toro 22296 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Machine

To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the
machine clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers free
of debris (Figure 32).
Figure 32
1. Kickers
Washing Method
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from under the
machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) while the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1. Position the machine on a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct
the water to flow on the ground just in front of the
right rear tire (Figure
Figure 33
1. Right rear wheel
33).
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out the
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the machine.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the water.
6. Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes to
dry out the underside of the machine.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
machine, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the gasoline
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 machine onto its right side (air cleaner up).
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Return the machine to the operating position.
6. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Cleaning under the Belt Cover

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings
and debris from under the belt cover.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the belt cover
housing.
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(Figure 34) from the mower