Table Of Contents; Or Other Reproductive Harm; Safety; General Safety - Toro TurfMaster 22235 Operator's Manual

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 2
General Safety ................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 6
1 Installing the Handle ........................................ 6
2 Adding Oil to the Engine................................... 7
3 Assembling the Grass Bag............................... 7
Product Overview ..................................................... 9
Controls ............................................................. 9
Specifications .................................................. 10
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 10
Operation ................................................................ 10
Before Operation ................................................. 10
Before Operation Safety ................................... 10
Filling the Fuel Tank ...........................................11
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 12
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 12
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 13
Checking the Blade-Stop System
Operation ...................................................... 14
During Operation ................................................. 14
During Operation Safety ................................... 14
Starting the Engine ........................................... 15
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and
Engaging the Blades ..................................... 16
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 17
Engaging the Parking Brake ............................. 17
Disengaging the Parking Brake......................... 17
Recycling the Clippings .................................... 18
Bagging the Clippings....................................... 19
Side-Discharging the Clippings......................... 20
Operating Tips ................................................. 21
After Operation .................................................... 21
After Operation Safety ...................................... 21
Cleaning under the Machine ............................. 21
Cleaning the Wheels......................................... 22
Maintenance ........................................................... 23
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 23
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 23
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 24
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 24
Changing the Oil Filter ...................................... 25
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 26
Checking the Condition of the Belts................... 26
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Filter.............................................................. 26
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................... 27
Servicing the Blade-Drive System..................... 27
Servicing the Blades ......................................... 28
Changing the Blade-Drive Belt.......................... 30
Changing the Blade-Brake-Clutch (BBC)
Belt................................................................ 31
Adjusting the Blade-Brake Cable ...................... 32
Changing the Transmission Belt ....................... 33
Adjusting the Parking-Brake Cable ................... 34
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................... 35
Storage ................................................................... 36
Storage Safety.................................................. 36
General Information.......................................... 36
Preparing the Fuel System ............................... 36
Preparing the Engine ........................................ 36
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 36
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 37

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI B71.4-2017.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
•
Read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this Operator's Manual and on
the machine and attachments before starting the
engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of any discharge
opening.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Allow only people who are responsible, trained,
familiar with the instructions, and physically
capable to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, fueling,
or unclogging the machine.
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