Maintaining The Blade - Toro Recycler 20010 Operator's Manual

2. Hold the self–propel bail 1 to 1 / in. (25 to 38 mm)
from the handle (Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
1. 1 to 1 / in. (25 to 38 mm)
2. Self -propelled bail
3. Cable jacket
3. Pull the cable jacket down (away from the bail).
4. Tighten the nut on the cable support.
5. Release the bail and ensure that the cable is loose.
Note: The cable must be loose with the bail in the
released position or the mower may creep when the bail is
disengaged.

Maintaining the Blade

A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting
performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
The blade is sharp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the
blade with a rag.
1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug
(Fig. 18).
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4. Cable support
5. Nut
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Tipping the mower may cause fuel leakage
from the carburetor or fuel tank.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
removing gas with a hand pump; never siphon.
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to the
Draining Gasoline section, page 11.
3. Tip the mower on its left side (Fig. 21). Avoid rotating
the blade because starting problems may result.
Inspecting the Blade
1. Examine the blade for sharpness and wear, especially
where flat and curved parts meet (Fig. 22A).
2. Complete one of the following:
A. If a slot or wear is noticed, (Fig. 22B & C), replace
the blade. Refer to the Removing and Installing the
Blade sections.
B. If the blade is nicked or dull, sharpen it. Refer to
the Removing, Sharpening, Balancing, and
Installing the Blade sections.
C. If there are no signs of wear of dullness, return the
mower to the upright position and replace the spark
plug wire (Fig. 18).
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