Cleaning The Wheels; Storage; Storage Safety; Preparing The Fuel System - Toro 22290 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Wheels

Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris
from the wheel-gear area.
Figure 29
1. Gears
2. After cleaning, apply a small amount of
anti-seize compound to the gears.
Note:
If you operate the machine in extreme
conditions, cleaning the wheels more frequently than
recommended will increase gear life.
Note:
To prevent damage to the bearing seals, do
not use a high-pressure water spray on the bearings.

Storage

To prepare the machine for off-season storage,
perform the recommended maintenance procedures;
refer to Maintenance (page
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover
the machine to keep it clean and protected.

Storage Safety

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.

Preparing the Fuel System

Empty the fuel from the fuel tank when mowing for the
last time before storing the machine.
1. Run the engine until it shuts off from running
out of fuel.
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2. Choke the engine and start it again.
3. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
When you can no longer start the engine, it is
sufficiently dry.

Preparing the Engine

1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil in
the crankcase; refer to
(page 21).
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz) of
engine oil to the engine crankcase through the
spark-plug hole.
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times by
pulling the recoil-start handle to distribute the oil
throughout the engine crankcase.
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the
wire to the spark plug.

General Information

1. Clean under the machine; refer to
under the Machine (page
2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder,
cylinder head fins, and blower housing.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from
the external parts of the engine, the shrouding,
and the top of the mower housing.
4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to
Inspecting the Blade (page
5. Check the condition of the accelerator; refer to
Inspecting the Accelerator (page
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21).
Changing the Engine Oil
Cleaning
20).
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