Using Discharge Tunnel Plug; Using Grass Bag - Toro 22045 Operator's Manual

Note: When starting a warm engine,
not be necessary.
3. BLADE AND TRACTION OPERATION
(Fig. 11)—When control bar is in position "A", slide
control bar to right and raise to position "B" to engage
blade. Squeeze control bar against handle to position
"C" to drive. To disengage traction drive but keep
blade engaged, gradually release control bar to
position "B". To self–propel with blade disengaged,
simply squeeze control bar against handle to position
"C", without sliding control bar to right.
Figure 11
4. STOPPING—To stop engine, release control bar and
move throttle to OFF. Pull wire off spark plug if
mower will be unattended or not used.

Using Discharge Tunnel Plug

1. Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door by
pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward
(Fig. 6). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the
spring–loaded door from closing while inserting the
plug.
2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge
tunnel opening, you must rotate the plug clockwise
slightly while inserting it (Fig. 6). Make sure the arrow
on the plug decal is pointing upward.
3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the
bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug
securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 7). Release the
discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug.
4. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle
rearwards while at the same time lift up the spring clip
on the bottom of the plug. When the plug is unlocked,
pull it out of the discharge tunnel.
(CHOKE) may Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect
on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make
plug removal difficult. Clean plug thoroughly after each
use.

Using Grass Bag

Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for
bagging extra long grass, lush grass or leaves.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Ensure discharge door handle is fully forward and pin
3. INSTALLING BAG—Slide hole in bag frame onto
m-512
1. Bag frame on retaining
2. Pin engaged in catch
4. Pull discharge door handle forward until pin clears
12
is engaged in catch (Fig. 12).
retaining post on discharge tunnel (Fig. 12). Set rear of
bag frame onto support rod.
1
Figure 12
post
catch and move handle rearward until pin locks in bag
notch (Fig. 13). Discharge door in mower housing is
now open.
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3
m–1912
3. Handle fully forward.
Discharge door closed.