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
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control
bar.
After each use
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
Every 25 hours
• Service the air filter; service it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (if equipped).
Yearly
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Clean the engine by removing dirt and debris from its top and sides; clean it more
frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Yearly or before storage
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
Important:
Refer to your engine manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Safety
•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug and remove the ignition key (electric-start
model only) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
•
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when
servicing the blade. Do not repair or alter the
blade(s).
•
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 to remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
•
To ensure optimum performance and continued
safety certification 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
1.
Shut off the engine, remove the ignition key (if
equipped), and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug (
).
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Figure 24
1.
Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
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