Adjusting The Self-Propel Cable; Maintaining The Blade - Toro 20040 Operator's Manual

Figure 12
1. Spark plug wire
2. Clean around the spark plug and remove it from the
cylinder head.
IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty
spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes because engine
damage could result from grit entering the cylinder.
3. Set the gap on the new plug to 0.030" (0.76 mm) (Fig.
13).
.030 in.
(.76 mm)
Figure 13
4. Install the spark plug and gasket seal. Tighten the plug
to 15 ft-lb (20 N m).
5. Connect the spark plug wire (Fig. 12).

Adjusting the Self-propel Cable

If the top speed begins to slow on the mower, adjust the
self–propel cable.
1. With the engine turned off, remove the two bolts
securing the belt cover (Fig. 14) and remove the cover.
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Figure 14
1. Belt cover
2. Loosen the cable support nut (Fig. 15).
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2. Bolt
4
1. Cable jacket
2. Cable support
3. Push the drive bracket down until it contacts the
mower, then hold it in place (Fig. 16).
1. Drive bracket
4. With the upper handle pushed back as far as possible
and while holding the drive bracket down, pull the
cable jacket down (toward the mower) until all slack is
removed from the cable (Fig. 15).
5. Tighten the nut on the cable support (Fig. 15).
6. Release the drive bracket and install the belt cover.

Maintaining the Blade

A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting
performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
The blade is sharp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the
blade with a rag.
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Figure 15
3. Nut
4. Upper handle
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Figure 16
2. Push here
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