Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro 20073 Operator's Manual

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Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the
clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
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If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one
or more of the following:
– Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
– Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
– Raise the cutting height on your mower.
– Cut the grass more frequently.
– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
– Set the cutting height on the front wheels one
notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the rst 2 operating
hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Important: Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control
bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (models 20074 and 20074A only).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Replace the air lter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions).
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the wheel gears.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear
wheels at 2-3/8 inches (60 mm).
Cutting Leaves
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After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to
make more than one pass over the leaves.
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If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the
lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches
higher than the rear cutting height.
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Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not
cut the leaves finely enough.
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