Lubrication; Lubricating The Pivot Arms; Lubricating The Gear Case; Engine Maintenance - Toro 22176TE Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Lubricating the Pivot Arms

After every 25 operating hours or when the season
ends, lubricate the pivot arms.
1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to
the center setting.
2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag
(Figure 20).
Figure 20
1. Grease tting
3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently
apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose
lithium-base grease.
Important: Excessive grease pressure
may damage the seals.

Lubricating the Gear Case

After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear
case.
1. Remove the grass bag.
2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the
belt cover opening (Figure 21).
Figure 21
1. Belt cover 2. Grease tting
3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2
multi-purpose lithium-base grease.
4. Install the grass bag.

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Filter

Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating
hours. Clean the paper air filter every 100
operating hours. Replace the paper air filter once
every season or every 300 operating hours; replace
it more frequently in dusty conditions.
Important: Do not operate the engine
without the air filter assembly; extreme engine
damage will occur.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug
(Figure 15).
3. Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner
cover (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Screw
2. Cover
4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly
(Figure 22).
5. Remove the paper air filter and discard it
(Figure 23).
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3. Paper air lter