Lubricating The Wheel Gears; Replacing The Blade - Toro 20380 Operator's Manual

1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
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If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of
oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps
6 through 8 until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct.
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If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until
the oil level on the dipstick is correct.
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
9. Install the dipstick securely.
10. Recycle the used oil properly.

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with
a clean rag (Figure 27).
1. Grease fitting
G017459
Figure 26
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
Figure 27
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 13).
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick down.
3. Use a block a wood to hold the blade steady (Figure 28).
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware.
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware.
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Figure 28