Toro 20058, Operator'S Manual

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3352-864 Rev B

Changing the Engine Oil

Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating

hours;

 change it yearly thereafter.

Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil

to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more

contaminants.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 16.

1.

Remove the

dipstick.

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2.

Tip the mower onto

its side (with the air filter

up) to drain the used oil

out through the oil fill

tube.

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3. Slowly

 pour oil into

the oil fill tube until the

oil level reaches the 

Full

line on the dipstick.

 Do

not overfill.

 (Max. fill:

20 oz., type: SAE 30W

detergent oil with an API

service classification of

SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or

higher.)

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4.

Install the dipstick securely.

5.

Dispose of the used oil properly at a local

recycling center.

Charging the Battery

Warning

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer

and reproductive harm. 

Wash hands after

handling battery.

Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then only as

needed thereafter. Always use the charger in a

sheltered area and charge the battery at room

temperature (70

F or 22

C) whenever possible.

Note:

 The engine is equipped with an alternator.

Running the engine helps to maintain the battery

charge during the mowing season.

1.

Connect the

charger to the

mower wire

harness located

below the ignition

key.

Important

: Use

only the charger

supplied with the

mower.

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2.

Plug the charger into a wall outlet.

When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or

dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local

codes.

Replacing the Fuse

If the battery does not charge or the engine does not

turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.

Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to

Installing the Fuse on page 8.

Lubricating the Wheel

Gears

Lubricate each 

rear

 wheel with grease yearly.

1.

Wipe the grease

fittings just inside the

rear wheels with a clean

rag.

2.

Install a grease gun

onto each fitting and

gently apply 2 or

3 pumps of

#2 multi-purpose

lithium-base grease.

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