Maintenance And Storage - Toro ProLine 22026 Operator's Manual

2. Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm
grip on the handle and walk; never run. Never
operate mower in wet grass. Mow only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes.
4. Keep face, hands, and feet away from the mower
housing and cutter blade when the engine is
running. Stay behind the handle until the engine
and all moving parts stop. Keep clear of
discharge opening at all times.
5. During operation, grass deflector or complete
bagging assembly must be installed on mower.
6. Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before unclogging chute or removing grass
catcher.
7. After striking a foreign object or if mower
vibrates abnormally, stop engine and remove
wire from spark plug. Check mower for damage
and make all repairs before using mower again.
8. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before adjusting the height–of–cut.
9. Stop the engine when crossing a gravel
driveway, road or sidewalk.
10. Stop engine before leaving the operator's
position—behind the handle. Disconnect wire
from spark plug if mower will be unattended or
not used.
11. Do not touch muffler or engine while it is
running or shortly after it is stopped because
engine will be hot enough to cause a burn.
12. Refuel only when engine is cool.

Maintenance And Storage

1. Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact
your local Authorized TORO Service Dealer.
2. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced or
adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from
spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent
accidental starting.
3. To ensure the mower is in safe operating
condition, frequently check and keep all nuts,
bolts, and screws tight. Ensure blade bolt is
tightened to proper specification.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulation
of dirt.
5. Check optional grass catcher bag frequently for
wears, tears or deterioration. Replace with a new
bag for your protection.
6. Allow engine to cool before storing mower in
any enclosure. Do not store mower near any
open flame or where gasoline fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
7. Do not overspeed the engine by changing
governor settings.
8. At the time of manufacture, the mower
conformed to the safety standards in effect for
rotary mowers. To assure optimum performance
and continued safety certification of the mower,
use genuine TORO replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers may result in
non–conformance with the safety standards, and
that could be dangerous.
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