General Information; Removing The Lawn Mower From Storage - Toro 22155 Operator's Manual

General Information

1. Clean the mower housing. Refer to Cleaning under
the Mower Housing.
2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the
top of the mower housing.
4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to
Maintaining the Cutting Blade.
5. Clean the blade brake clutch shield; refer to Cleaning
the Blade Brake Clutch Shield.
6. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter.
7. Lubricate the pivot arms; refer to Lubricating the
Pivot Arms.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Removing the Lawn Mower
from Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4. Install the spark plug and tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn
after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer
to Maintenance.
6. Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7. Check the engine oil level.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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