Maintaining The Blade - Toro Recycler 22295 Operator's Manual

knob (Figure
and repeat steps
8. For a new traction belt, rotate the
drive-cable-adjustment knob clockwise 1
additional turn to allow for the normal stretching
of the belt during the break-in period.
Note:
You can skip this step if you are adjusting
a used belt.

Maintaining the Blade

Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts
cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass
blades.
1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve
lever to the left (Figure
4. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
5. Tip the machine onto its right side (air cleaner
up) as shown in Figure
Figure 25
1. Blade
2. Accelerator
Inspecting the Blade
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect
the mower blades for wear or
damage.
Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,
especially where the flat and the curved parts meet
(Figure 26A). Because sand and abrasive material
can wear away the metal that connects the flat and
curved parts of the blade, check the blade before
using the machine. If you notice a slot or wear
26B and Figure 26C), replace the blade; refer to
Removing the Blade (page
24) counterclockwise 1 turn
4 through 6.
15).
25.
3. Blade bolt and lock washer
26).
1. Sail
2. Flat part of the blade
Note:
For the best performance, install a new blade
before the mowing season begins. During the year,
file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
DANGER
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a
piece of the blade could be thrown toward you
or bystanders, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Inspecting the Accelerator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect
Carefully examine the accelerator for excessive wear
(Figure 27). Because sand and abrasive material can
wear away the metal (especially in the area shown
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using the machine. If you notice that a tab on the
accelerator has been worn down to a sharp edge or
there is a crack, replace the accelerator.
1. Accelerator
2. Wear area
(Figure
25
Figure 26
3. Wear
4. Slot formed
the accelerator for wear or damage.
Figure 27), check the accelerator before
Figure 27
3. Tab
4. Crack formed
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