Table Of Contents; General Lawn Mower Safety - Toro Recycler 22197 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
General Lawn Mower Safety ..................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Installing the Handle ............................................. 5
2 Installing the Starter Rope ...................................... 5
3 Installing the Fuel Tank.......................................... 5
4 Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug ........................ 6
5 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ................................. 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Controls ................................................................ 7
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 9
Starting the Engine .................................................10
Stopping the Engine ...............................................10
Using the Self-propel Drive......................................10
Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug ..............................11
Adjusting the Cutting Height....................................11
Using the Grass Bag................................................11
Operating Tips.......................................................12
Maintenance .................................................................14
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................14
Lubricating the Pivot Arms......................................15
Lubricating the Gear Case........................................15
Servicing the Air Filter ............................................15
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................16
Changing the Oil Filter............................................16
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................17
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel
Filter .................................................................17
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive ................................18
Adjusting the Blade-brake Cable ...............................18
Maintaining the Cutting Blade ..................................18
Cleaning under the Machine Housing ........................20
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug ....................20
Cleaning under the Belt Cover ..................................21
Storage ........................................................................21
Preparing the Fuel System .......................................21
Preparing the Engine ..............................................21
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Removing the Machine from Storage.........................22
Troubleshooting ...........................................................23
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers
and the B71.4 specifications of the American National
Standards Institute in effect at the time of production.
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for reasonably
safe service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the machine read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution,
Warning, or Danger-"personal safety instruction."
Read and understand the instruction because it has to
do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and
of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
The following instructions are from the ANSI/OPEI
B71.4-2004 standard.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
•
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
•
The owner and/or user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other
people, or property.
Preparation
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job.
•
Only use accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including safety glasses and
hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry
may get tangled in moving parts.
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