Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety - Toro 22285 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 8 hours
After the first 25 hours
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 25 hours
Every 40 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 300 hours
Important:
Refer to your engine manual for additional maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Safety

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Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
• Check the engine-oil level and add oil as needed.
• Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage.
• Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage.
• Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds
of releasing the blade-control bar; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for repair.
• Check for loose or missing fasteners on the engine.
• Check for fuel or oil leaks.
• Check or clean the recoil starter and the air-intake screen.
• Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control
bar.
• Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
• Clean the foam pre-filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Clean the wheels and gears.
• Change the engine oil (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Sharpen or replace the blade. Maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in
rough or in sandy conditions.
• Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover.
• Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield.
• Inspect, clean, and adjust the spark plug gap; replace the spark plug if necessary.
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
• Check or clean the recoil starter and the air-intake screen.
• Change the engine-oil filter.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check for leaks in the fuel system and/or
a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace parts if necessary.
• Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Clean the cylinder and the cylinder-head fins.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the engine idle speed.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer clean the combustion chamber.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the valve clearance.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer clean and lap the valve seating surface.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when
servicing the blade. Do not repair or alter the
blade(s).
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
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