Operating Tips - Toro 22163 Operator's Manual

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2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 23).
Figure 23
3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door
onto the chute (Figure 24).
Figure 24
Removing the Side Discharge Chute
To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps
above.
Important: Lock the side discharge door after you
close it (Figure 25).
Figure 25

Operating Tips

General Tips
• Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting
season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade.
• Replace the blade when necessary with an original
Toro replacement blade.
• Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves
tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower
to plug or the engine to stall.
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade.
Mow only in dry conditions.
• Clean under the mower housing after each mowing.
See Cleaning under the Mower Housing.
• Keep the engine in good running condition.
• Set the engine speed to the fastest position for the
best cutting results.
Operating a mower with its engine running at
a speed greater than the factory setting can
cause the mower to throw a part of the blade or
engine into the operator's or bystander's area
and result in serious personal injury or death.
– Do not change the engine speed setting.
– If you suspect the engine speed is faster
than normal, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
• Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up
more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter
and reduces engine performance.
Cutting Grass
• Grass grows at different rates at different times of
the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass
at the 2-1/4 inch (57 mm), 2-3/4 inch (70 mm), or
3-1/4 inch (83 mm) cutting height settings. Cut
only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do
not cut below the 2-1/4 inch (57 mm) setting unless
the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth
begins to slow down.
• When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, first
mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk
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