Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance - Toro 20380 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Before storage
Yearly

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 23) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
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Figure 23
1. Spark-plug wire
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
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the
machine onto its side with the dipstick down.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• 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.
• Lubricate the rear wheel gears.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Change the engine oil.
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WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to
leak. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and
can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline
with a hand pump; never siphon.
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