Cleaning The Wheels - Toro 22298 Operator's Manual

7. Remove the screws that secure the
blade-brake-clutch shield to the mower housing
(Figure 38).
8. Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush
or blow all the debris from under the shield and
around the blade-brake-clutch.
9. Tighten the screws to secure the
blade-brake-clutch shield to the housing.
10. Install the blade, the accelerator, and the 2 blade
nuts.
11. Return the machine to the operating position.

Cleaning the Wheels

Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris
from the wheel-gear area.
1. Gears
2. After cleaning, apply a small amount of
anti-seize compound to the gears.
Note:
If you operate the machine in extreme
conditions, cleaning the wheels more frequently than
recommended will increase gear life.
Note:
To prevent damage to the bearing seals, do
not use a high-pressure water spray on the bearings.
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