Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower Housing; Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug - Toro 22196 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower
Housing
To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of
the mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep
the kickers free of debris (Figure 36).
Figure 36
1. Kickers
Washing Method
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Position the mower 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 37).
Figure 37
1. Right rear wheel
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the housing.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the water.
6. Start the mower and let it run for a few minutes to
dry out the mower and its components.
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
Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean
it after each use.
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.
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