Toro 20007 Operator'S Manual Download Page 9

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Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Service

Interval

Maintenance Procedure

Each Use

Check the engine oil level.

Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.

1 Year (25 Hours)

1

Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.

Change the engine oil.

2

Replace the blade or have the blade sharpened; replace it or have it sharpened
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly.

Lubricate the wheel gears.

4 Years (100 Hours)

1

Replace the spark plug (refer to your engine operator’s manual).

Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine operator’s manual).

Annual Storage

Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage.

1

Whichever comes first

2

Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours.

Preparing for Maintenance

1.

Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to

stop.

2.

Disconnect the

spark plug wire from the
spark plug and hook it
onto the retaining post
(A) before performing
any maintenance
procedure.

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A

3.

After performing the maintenance procedure(s),

connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

Note: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or
replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior
to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its right
side.

Warning

Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.

Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.

Replacing the Air Filter

Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently
in dusty operating conditions.

Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 9.

1.

Rotate the air filter

cover to remove it.

2.

Replace the air filter.

3.

Install the cover.

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Summary of Contents for 20007

Page 1: ... of special attention Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Important This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land Ot...

Page 2: ...es require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove objects such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow excessively steep...

Page 3: ...ts to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with genuine Toro parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Safety Instruction Decals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals ...

Page 4: ...50a 2 Tighten the handle knobs m 6289 3 Rotate the handle rearward as shown until it clicks into place m 5650b Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a 20 oz 0 59 l bottle of oil Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 1 Remove the dipstick m 5604a m 5571 2 Slowly pour oil in...

Page 5: ...for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Important To reduce starting problems next season add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old 1 2 in 1 cm m 5570 m 5604a Checking th...

Page 6: ...nd change the handle holes in which the pins A are mounted as follows Raise the handle using hole B Lower the handle using hole C m 5612 m 5614 A B C Operation Starting the Engine 1 Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Note If the air temperature is below 55 F 13 C firmly push the primer in 5 times m 5572 2 Hold the blad...

Page 7: ...Dealer m 5656 Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the grass bag is on the mower remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 7 before recycling the clippings Important Ensure that the rear discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings m 5587 Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you ...

Page 8: ...the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall Warning Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Replace the blade or have it sharpene...

Page 9: ...er comes first 2Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post A before performing any maintenance procedure m 5589 A 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Note Befo...

Page 10: ...ill need a torque wrench to install the blade properly If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure contact an Authorized Service Dealer Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline If the blade is damaged or cracked replace it immediately If the blade edge is dull or nicked have it sharpened or replace it Warning The blade is sharp contacting the blade c...

Page 11: ...tly dry 5 Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post 6 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle Warnin...

Page 12: ... failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls first time starts after extended period of non use over three months or seasonal storage cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn improper starting procedures If you are having difficulty starting your un...

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