Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance - Toro Recycler 20960 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
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.

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 30) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 30
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
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.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Clean the air-cooling system; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to your engine owner's manual.
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Refer to your engine owner's manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
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 air filter up.
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