Stopping The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 22163 Operator's Manual

4. Pull the recoil starter (Figure 15) or (Figure 16).
Figure 15
Model 22163
Figure 16
Model 22164
5. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press the
primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the blade control bar (Figure 17).
Figure 17
2. When the engine stops, remove the ignition key
when you leave the mower.
Important: When you release the blade control
bar, both the engine and blade should stop
within 3 seconds. If they do not stop properly,
stop using your mower immediately and contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-propel Drive

Model 22164 only
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with
you (Figure 18).

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will
be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away
from the hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels
to the same height.
Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height
levers forward; to lower the mower, move them all
rearward (Figure 19).
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Figure 18