Pre-Maintenance Procedures; Preparing The Machine For Maintenance; Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety - Toro Greensmaster 1021 Operator's Manual

Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
WARNING
While you are maintaining or adjusting the
machine, someone could start the engine.
Accidentally starting the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Release the clutch bail, engage the parking
brake, and pull the wire off the spark plug
before you do any maintenance. Also push
the wire aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug.
Perform the following before servicing, cleaning, or
making any adjustments to the machine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop and allow the
engine to cool before servicing, storing, or
making repairs.
5. Disconnect the spark-plug wire
Figure 22
1. Spark-plug wire

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

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Servicing the Engine Oil

Fill the crankcase with approximately 0.56 L (19 fl
oz) of the proper viscosity oil before starting. The
engine uses a high-quality oil that has the American
Petroleum Institute (API) service classification of SJ or
higher. Select the proper oil viscosity (weight) based
on the ambient temperature.
temperature/viscosity recommendations.
(Figure 22).
Note:
increase oil consumption. Check the engine-oil level
more frequently when you use these oils.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The ideal time to check the engine-oil level is when the
engine is cool or before you have started the engine
for the day. If you have already ran the engine, allow
the oil to drain back down to the sump for at least 10
minutes before you check the engine-oil level.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand
pump; never siphon the fuel. If you must drain the
fuel tank, do it outdoors.
Figure 23
Multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40)
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop; refer to Shutting Off the Engine (page
19).
Position the machine so that the engine is level,
and clean the area around the oil-fill tube
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Figure 23 illustrates the
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