Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 22045 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance And Storage
Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Handle (Fig. 2)
Install Gas Tank And Fuel Line
Install Air Cleaner Cover
Install Discharge Tunnel Plug
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mix Gasoline And Oil-50:1 Ratio
Recycling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting, Stopping, and Self-propelling
Using Discharge Tunnel Plug
Using Grass Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Height-of-cut
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Cooling System
Cleaning Muffler And Exhaust Port
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive System
Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating Gear Case
Adjusting Blade Brake Cable
Cleaning Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Blade Brake Clutch Shield
Servicing Wheels (Fig. 33)
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing Mower For Storage
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
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All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with
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your new product, so feel free to contact your local
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Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
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Toro parts, or other information you may require.
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Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
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the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
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your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
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or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. You will find the model and serial
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number decal located in a unique place on the product
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(Fig. 1).
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1. Model and serial number decal
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For your convenience, write the product model and serial
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numbers in the space below.
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Serial No.
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
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help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
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the product. Although Toro designs, produces and markets
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safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
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using the product properly and safely. You are also
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responsible for training persons who you allow to use the
product about safe operation.
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The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
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potential hazards and has special safety messages that help
you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
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DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words
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used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless
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of the hazard, be extremely careful.
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DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
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serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
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