Cutting Leaves; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance - Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

– Set the cutting height on the front wheels one
notch lower than the rear wheels. For example,
set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) and
the rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).

Cutting Leaves

• 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.
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 first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest
dealer) or at www.shoptoro.com.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 18) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
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.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start models only).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Clean the air cooling system; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to your engine operator's manual.
• Refer to your engine operator's manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
• 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.
• Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does
not cut the leaves finely enough.
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 18