Replacing The Air Filter; Maintaining The Blade - Toro Recycler 20010 Operator's Manual

4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
IMPORTANT: Move the blade as little as possible to
avoid future starting problems.
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
7. Connect the wire on the spark plug.
Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter after every 25 operating hours.
Replace the air filter more frequently when you operate
the lawn mower in dusty or dirty conditions. See your
Authorized Service Dealer for replacement parts.
Model 20028
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 29).
3. Loosen the screw that secures the air filter cover to the
engine (Fig. 19).
Models 20010, 20020, and 20021
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 29).
3. Loosen the screw that secures the air filter cover to the
engine (Fig. 19).
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Figure 19
1. Air filter 3. Cover
2. Screw
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4. Tilt the air cleaner cover down and clean the cover
thoroughly (Fig. 19).
5. Remove and discard the paper air cleaner filter
(Fig. 19).
IMPORTANT: Do not try to clean a paper filter.
6. Insert a new paper air cleaner filter.
7. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with a screw.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without the
air filter element; extreme engine wear and damage
can Occur.
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Figure 20
1. Air filter 3. Cover
2. Screw 4. Pre-cleaner
4. Tilt the air cleaner cover down and clean the cover
thoroughly (Fig. 19).
5. Remove the pre-cleaner, wash it in liquid detergent
and water, and let it thoroughly dry.
Note: Do not oil the pre-cleaner; replace it if it is very
dirty or is damaged.
6. Remove and discard the paper air cleaner filter
(Fig. 19).
IMPORTANT: Do not try to clean a paper filter.
7. Insert a new paper air cleaner filter.
8. Insert the pre-cleaner over the pleats in the air filter
(the pro-cleaner lip should be at the bottom of the
pleats).
9. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with a screw.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without the
air filter element; extreme engine wear and damage
can occur.
Maintaining the Blade
Always mow with a straight, sharp blade. A sharp blade
cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass
blades like a dull blade.
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