Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive; Cleaning Under The Machine - Toro Recyler 20333 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive

Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the
self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel
drive.
1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen
the cable adjustment
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1. Handle (left side)
2. Adjustment knob
2. Adjust the tension on the cable
back or pushing it forward and holding that position.
Note: Push the cable toward the engine to increase
the traction; pull the cable away from the engine to
decrease the traction.
3. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the
cable adjustment.
Note: Tighten the knob firmly by hand.

Cleaning under the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
For best results, clean the machine soon after you have
completed mowing.
1. Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height setting;
refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page
4. Wash out the area under the rear deflector where the
clippings go from the housing to the grass bag.
Note: Wash out the area with the bag-on-demand in
both the fully forward and fully rearward positions.
5. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water
supply to the washout port
(Figure 37).
Figure 37
3. Self-propel-drive cable
(Figure 37) by pulling it
9).
(Figure 38).
1. Washout port
6. Turn the water on.
7. Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the machine.
8. Shut off the engine.
9. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose
from the machine.
10. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry the
housing to prevent it from rusting.
11. Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in an enclosed area.
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Figure 38