Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety; Preparing For Maintenance - Toro Recycler 20357 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.torodealer.com (US customers
only).
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
Yearly
Yearly or before storage

Maintenance Safety

•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
•
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when
servicing the blade.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
•
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
personal injury. Run the engine dry or remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug (Figure 25).
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine-oil level and add oil as needed.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Service the air filter.
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Clean the air-cooling system; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
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.
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Figure 25
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