Operating Tips - Toro TurfMaster 22205TE Operator's Manual

Removing the Side-Discharge Chute
To remove the side-discharge chute, reverse the steps in
Installing the Side-Discharge Chute (page

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 shut off 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 underside of the machine deck 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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15).
SUPERCEDED
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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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Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath
with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
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After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows
through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more
than a single pass over the leaves.
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For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same
cutting height setting.
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Slow down your mowing speed if the machine does not
cut the leaves finely enough.
After Operation
After Operating Safety
General Safety
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Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
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Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning under the Machine
For optimal cutting performance, keep the underside of the
machine housing clean. You may either wash or scrape the
clippings away from under the machine housing.
Washing under the Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean under the
machine housing.
1. Position the machine on a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct
the water to flow on the ground just in front of the
right rear wheel
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(Figure 27).