Toro Recycler 20960, Manual

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Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive
Whenever you install new self-propel cables or if the
self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel
drive.
1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen
the cable adjustment (
Figure 36 ).
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Figure 36
1. Handle (left side) 4. Turn the knob clockwise to
tighten the adjustment.
2. Adjustment knob 5. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to
loosen the adjustment.
3. Self-propel-drive cables
2. Adjust the tension on the cables ( Figure 36 ) by pulling
them back or pushing them forward and then holding
them in that position.
Note:
Push the cables toward the engine to increase
the traction; pull the cables away from the engine to
decrease the traction.
Note:
For best performance, adjust the cables to the
same length.
3. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the
adjustment of the cables.
Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
(such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel.
2. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note:
Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of
hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 days.
3. Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
4. Start the engine again.
5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
7. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz) of engine
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.
8. Loosely install the spark plug.
9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by
pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil
from the cylinder.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
4. Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 17) .
5. Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the
Engine-Oil Level (page 9) .
6. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to Filling the
Fuel Tank (page 9) .
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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