Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the blade-brake-clutch operation.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Check the air filter and clean or replace it, if necessary.
• Check the cutting blades.
Every 25 hours
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model only).
Every 50 hours
• Clean the air filter; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Change the engine oil.
• Service the blade-drive system.
Every 200 hours
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operation conditions.
Yearly
• Service the air filter; service it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Change the engine oil.
• Service the blades.
Yearly or before storage
• Charge the battery (electric-start model only).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
Important:
Refer to your engine manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.torodealer.com (US customers
only). Engine parts are only available form an Authorized Service Dealer.
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.
•
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 31
1.
Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
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