Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the
operator-presence bail.
• Check the engine-oil level.
After each use
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from the entire machine.
Every 100 hours
• Check the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
Yearly
• Replace the cutting line.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Change the engine oil.
Maintenance Safety
•
Shut off the engine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before you leave
the operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
•
Examine the machine regularly and replace any
worn or damaged parts. Use only the cutting
elements that are suitable for use at the operating
speed of the machine.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
•
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
personal injury. Run the engine dry or remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
•
Keep all fasteners tight to ensure that the machine
is in safe working condition.
•
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
•
To ensure optimum performance of the machine,
use only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers could be dangerous,
and such use could void the product warranty.
Preparing for Maintenance
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to
leak. Fuel is flammable, explosive and can
cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a
hand pump; never siphon.
Important:
Always tip the machine onto its side
with the dipstick aligned down. If the machine is
tipped with the dipstick aligned up, oil may fill the
valve train—requiring at least 30 minutes to drain.
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Move the machine to a level surface.
3.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug (
).
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