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 stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
Every 25 hours
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model only).
Yearly
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Clean the air-cooling system; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to your engine owner’s manual.
• Refer to your engine owner’s manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
Yearly or before storage
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model only).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
Important:
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note:
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer)
or at www.shoptoro.com.
Maintenance Safety
•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug and
remove the electric-start button 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.
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Stop the engine, remove the electric-start button, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(
).
Figure 30
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to
run dry through normal usage. If you must tip
the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a
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