Safety; Figure; General Lawn Mower Safety - Toro 22189TE Operator's Manual

Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 22
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive........................... 22
Controls System Maintenance................................. 23
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable ......................... 23
Blade Maintenance ................................................. 25
Maintaining the Cutting Blade............................. 25
Cleaning ................................................................. 26
Cleaning under the Mower Housing .................... 26
Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield ............... 27
Storage....................................................................... 28
Preparing the Fuel System................................... 28
Preparing the Engine.......................................... 28
General Information .......................................... 28
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage............ 28
Troubleshooting......................................................... 29

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger-"personal safety
instruction." Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from EN
836.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• Understand explanations for all pictograms used on
the mower or in the instructions.
Gasoline
WARNING-Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
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