Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower Housing - Toro 22195 Operator's Manual

2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that
end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting
edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither
end drops.
Installing the Blade
1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the
lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade
must point toward the top of the mower housing for
proper installation. Torque the blade bolt to 50 ft-lb
(68 N-m).
WARNING
Operating the mower without the accelerator
in place can cause the blade to flex, bend, or
break, resulting in serious injury or death to
the operator or bystanders.
Do not operate the mower without the
accelerator.
2. Return the mower to its operating position.

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower
Housing
To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the
mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep the kickers
free of debris (Figure 32).
1. Kickers
Washing Method
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
The mower may dislodge material from under the
mower housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1. Position the mower on a flat concrete or asphalt surface
near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct
the water to flow on the ground just in front of the
right rear tire (Figure 33).
1. Right rear wheel
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the housing.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Figure 32
Figure 33