Installing The Mower; Storage - Toro DH 220 Operator's Manual

Figure 45
1. Front arm linkage
2. V-belt
3. Pin
10. Remove both pins between the rear arm and
the deck.
Important:
The relief spring is very strong.
Wedge the mower housing to ensure that it
does not fly upward and cause damage.
11. Remove the pin between the front arm linkage
and the mower housing
12. Remove the V-belt from the engine pulley
(Figure 45).
13. Slide the mower out from beneath the machine.

Installing the Mower

Reverse the procedure for Removing the Mower.
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4. Idler arm
5. Rear pins
(Figure 45).

Storage

1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Remove the grass collector and clean it; refer to
Removing the Grass Collector (page
6. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially
the engine. Clean the dirt and chaff from the
outside of the engine cylinder head fins and
blower housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
a mild detergent and water. Do not use
pressurized liquids to wash the machine.
Pressurized liquids may damage the
electrical system or wash away necessary
grease at the friction points. Avoid using
water excessively, especially near the control
panel, lights, engine, and battery.
7. Check the brake; refer to
(page 31).
8. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
9. Grease the chassis; refer to
Lubricating the Machine (page
10. Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 24)
Changing the Engine Oil Filter (page
11. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
12. When storing the machine over 30 days, prepare
it as follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based
stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the
tank according to the instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use
an alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and
used at all times.
B. Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute
the conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain
the fuel tank; refer to
(page 26).
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine.
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31).
Checking the Brake
Servicing the Air
22).
Greasing and
21).
and
24).
Checking the
30).
Draining the Fuel Tank