Maintenance And Storage - Toro 22176TE Operator's Manual

• Avoid operating the lawn mower in wet grass,
where feasible.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards
you.
• Walk, never run.
• Slopes:
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
– Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down and exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Use low throttle settings when engaging the
traction-clutch, especially in high gears. Reduce
speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent
overturning or loss of control.
• Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass and when transporting the
lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Stop the engine
– whenever you leave the lawn mower.
– before refueling.
– before removing the grass catcher.
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug
wire.
– before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute.
– before checking, cleaning or working on
the lawn mower.
– after striking a foreign object, inspect the
lawn mower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the lawn
mower.
– if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine
shut down, and close the fuel valve at the
conclusion of mowing.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.

Maintenance and Storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Do not use pressure cleaning equipment on
machine.
• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the
tank and inside a building where fumes can
reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer, battery compartment and gasoline
storage are free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease.
• Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this
out-doors.
• Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
• Be careful during adjustment of the lawn
mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of the
lawn mower.
• To ensure the best performance and safety,
purchase only genuine Toro replacement
parts and accessories. Do not use will fit
parts and accessories; they may cause a
safety hazard.
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