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Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
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Inspect the machine frequently to ensure that it
is in safe working condition and that shear bolts,
engine-mounting bolts, and other fasteners are
properly tightened.
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Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire, keep it away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting, and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, fueling,
unclogging, servicing, cleaning, or storing the
machine.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 10 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Yearly
Important:
Refer to your engine manual for additional maintenance procedures
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean debris from the muffler, controls, and air-intake grille.
• Clean the tine and wheel shafts
• Lubricate moving parts.
• Check the belt tension.
• Service the air cleaner (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Clean the pre-cleaner element.
• Change the engine oil (more often in dusty conditions).
• Replace the belts.
• Check the muffler and spark arrester.
• Replace the pre-cleaner element.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Check the belt tension.
• Clean the engine air-cooling system (more often in dusty conditions).
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
•
To ensure optimum performance of the machine,
use only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers could be dangerous,
and such use could void the product warranty.
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Replace tines that are bent, damaged, or loose; do
not repair or alter them.
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Keep the machine, attachments, and accessories
in safe working condition.
•
Do not attempt to repair the machine unless
you have the proper tools and instructions for
disassembling, assembling, and repairing the
machine.
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