General Lawn Mower Safety - Toro TurfMaster 22205TE Operator's Manual

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................16
Servicing the Air Filter ............................................17
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................17
Changing the Oil Filter............................................18
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................18
Checking the Condition of the Belts ..........................19
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Filter .................................................................19
Changing the Fuel Filter ..........................................19
Servicing the Blade-drive System ..............................19
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................20
Changing the Blade-Brake-Clutch (BBC)
Belt...................................................................22
Adjusting the Self-propel Cable ................................23
Adjusting the Blade-brake Cable ...............................23
Changing the Blade-drive Belt ..................................24
Cleaning under the Machine Housing ........................24
Storage ........................................................................25
General Information...............................................25
Preparing the Fuel System .......................................25
Preparing the Engine ..............................................26
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................26
Troubleshooting ...........................................................27
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this machine for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which means Caution,
Warning, or Danger-"personal safety instruction."
Read and understand the instruction because it has to
do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from EN 836.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
•
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
•
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
•
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
•
Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the
mower or in the instructions.
Gasoline
WARNING! Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions.
•
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
•
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
•
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
•
If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the mower away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors
have dissipated.
•
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Preparation
•
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and
other foreign objects.
•
Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards,
and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass
catchers, are in place and working correctly.
•
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Starting
•
Disengage all blade and drive clutches, and shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
•
Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine unless the
mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not
tilt it more than absolutely necessary, and lift only the part
which is away from the operator.
•
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s) and not in front of
the discharge chute.
Operation
•
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
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