Cleaning The Wheels - Toro 22298 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive, and, under certain conditions, can
cause personal injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by emptying the fuel tank as
directed; never siphon.
6. Remove the 2 blade nuts, the accelerator, and the blade
(Figure 37).
Figure 37
1. Blade
2. Blade nuts
3. Accelerator
7. Remove the screws that secure the blade-brake-clutch
shield to the mower housing
8. Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush or
blow all the debris from under the shield and around
the blade-brake-clutch.
9. Tighten the screws to secure the blade-brake-clutch
shield to the housing.
10. Install the blade, the accelerator, and the 2 blade nuts.
11. Return the machine to the operating position.

Cleaning the Wheels

Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris from the
wheel-gear area.
4. Screw
5. Blade-brake-clutch shield
(Figure 37).
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.
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Figure 38