Maintenance; Cleaning The Product; Servicing The Product; Checking The Fuel Cap - Toro 51956 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

WARNING:
Use only Toro replacement parts when servicing
this product. Use of any other parts could create
a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire
and move it away from spark plug. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating lubricants,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-
cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.

Cleaning the Product

 Stop the product before cleaning.
 Clean the exterior of the product with a damp cloth.
 Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
 Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when
they accumulate dirt or clippings.
 Scrape debris away from air intake vents on both sides
of engine housing.
NOTICE:
Keeping air intake vents free of grass and debris
prevents engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Maintenance

Servicing the Product

■ Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is damaged
or lost, repair it or replace it.

Checking the Fuel Cap

WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire
hazard and must be replaced immediately. If
you find any leaks, correct the problem before
using the product. Failure to do so could result
in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and check
valve. A clogged fuel filter causes poor engine performance.
If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened,
the check valve may be faulty or the filter may be clogged.
Replace the fuel cap if necessary.

Cleaning the Air Filter

See Figure 16 - 18.
Clean the air filter as indicated by the maintenance schedule.
Follow these steps to clean the air filter.
1. Stop the trimmer.
2. Remove the spark plug boot.
3. Loosen the air filter cover by turning the knob counter-
clockwise.
4. Remove the air filter cover.
5. Remove the air filter.
6. Clean the air filter with warm soapy water.
7. Rinse the air filter and let it dry completely.
8. Work two drops of oil into the air filter.
9. Replace the air filter (fits only one way).
10. Replace the air filter cover.
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Knob
Figure 16
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