Replacing The Blade - Toro 20340 Operator's Manual

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5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil
into the oil-fill tube.
7. Wait about 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove
the dipstick.
10. Read the oil level on the dipstick
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If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, carefully pour a small amount of oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
8 through 10 until the oil level is at the Full mark
on the dipstick.
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If the oil level is above the Full mark on the
dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level is at
the Full mark on the dipstick; refer to
the Engine Oil (page
Important: If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
11. Install the dipstick securely.
12. Recycle the used oil properly.
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Changing
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Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the
blade properly . If you do not have a torque wrench or
are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the
blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened and balanced,
or replace it.
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Tip the machine either onto its side with the dipstick
down.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
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4. Remove the blade by turning the blade bolt
counterclockwise, saving all mounting hardware to
install the new blade
5. Install the new blade by turning the blade bolt
clockwise (Figure
18
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