Operating Tips - Toro 22283 Operator's Manual

Removing the Grass Bag
DANGER
The machine can throw grass clippings and other objects through an opening in the machine
housing. Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to
you or to bystanders.
• Never remove the grass bag and then start the engine without the discharge plug installed
on the machine.
• Never open the rear deflector on the machine when the engine is running.
1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Raise the rear deflector.
3. Remove the bag rod on the grass bag from the notches at the base of the handle (A of
4. Install the discharge plug (B of
5. Lower the rear deflector (C of

Operating Tips

General Tips
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Review the safety instructions and read this
manual carefully before operating the machine.
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Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches,
and other debris that the blade could hit and throw.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the area of operation.
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Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid
objects. Never deliberately mow over any object.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, disconnect
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the wire from the spark plug, and examine the
machine for damage.
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting
season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade.
Replace the blade when necessary with an original
Toro replacement blade.
Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and
leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause
the machine to plug or the engine to stall.
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