Operating Tips - Toro 2210 Operator's Manual

3. Insert the rear-discharge plug; refer to
Clippings (page 13).
4. Remove the side-discharge deflector by pulling up
on the spring that holds the deflector in place and
removing the deflector
1. Top of the side-discharge
deflector
2. Spring
5. Install the side-discharge chute
up on the spring, placing the chute over the opening,
and lowering the spring over the tabs on top of the
discharge chute.
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1. Side-discharge chute
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute
To remove the side-discharge chute, reverse the steps in
Installing the Side-discharge Chute.
Bagging the
(Figure 23).
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Figure 23
3. Side-discharge deflector
(Figure 24) by pulling
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Figure 24

Operating Tips

General Tips
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Review the safety instructions and read this manual
carefully before operating the machine.
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Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other
debris that the blades could hit and throw.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from
the area of operation.
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Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects.
Never deliberately mow over any object.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and examine the machine for damage.
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Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season.
Periodically file down nicks on the blades.
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Replace the blades when necessary with original Toro
replacement blades.
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Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend
to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug
or the engine to stall.
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Clean the under the machine after each mowing. Refer to
Cleaning under the Machine (page
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Keep the engine in good running condition.
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Set the engine speed to the fastest position for the best
cutting results.
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Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more
clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces
engine performance.
Cutting Grass
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Grass grows at different rates at different times of the
year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the 51
mm (2 inch), 64 mm (2-1/2 inch), or 83 mm (3 inch)
cutting-height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass
blade at a time. Do not cut below the 51 mm (2 inch)
setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when
grass growth begins to slow down.
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When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) tall, first mow
at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then
mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance.
If the grass is too long and the leaves clump on top of the
lawn, the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall.
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Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the
clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try 1 or
more of the following:
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Sharpen the blades.
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Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
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Raise the cutting height on your machine.
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Cut the grass more frequently.
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