Replacing The Blade; Cleaning The Machine - Toro 20382 Operator's Manual

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1. Grease fitting
2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently apply 2
or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours—Replace the blade or have it
sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the
blade properly . If you do not have a torque wrench or
are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the
blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 15).
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick down.
3. Use a block a wood to hold the blade steady (Figure 36).
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware.
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware.
Important: Position the curved ends of the blade
to point toward the machine housing.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N-m).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N-m) is
very tight. While holding the blade with a block
of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or
wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is
very difficult to overtighten.

Cleaning the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from under the
machine housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you have
completed mowing.
1. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting height setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 9).
2. Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
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Figure 36