Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable; Cleaning The Mower - Toro Recycler 20071 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
Cable
Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the
self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel
drive cable.
1. Loosen the cable support nut (Figure 27).
Figure 27
2. Pull down the cable jacket (toward the mower) until
there is no slack in the cable (Figure 28).
Figure 28
3. Tighten the nut on the cable support.

Cleaning the Mower

The mower may dislodge material from under the
mower housing.
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Wear eye protection.
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Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
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Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the mower soon after you have
completed mowing.
1. Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height.
2. Move the mower onto a flat paved surface.
3. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water supply
to the washout port on the mower housing (Figure 29).
Figure 29
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the mower housing.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose from
the mower.
8. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry the
housing to prevent it from rusting.
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