Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro 26634 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
50 Hours
100 Hours
Storage
1
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours.
Important
Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is
between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the
dipstick (Fig. 7). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add
oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase Oil on page 7.
Maintenance Procedure
Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 12.
Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within
3 seconds of releasing the control bar; if it does not, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer for repair.
Remove the grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Refer to Cleaning
the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing on page 13.
Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them if they are
loose.
Clean or replace the air filter pre-cleaner (Clean or replace it more frequently in
dusty or dirty conditions). Refer to Servicing the Air Filter on page 13.
Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Refer to Replacing the Spark
Plug on page 13.
1
Change the engine oil.
Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly
in rough or in sandy conditions. Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 16.
Adjust and grease the wheel drive. Refer to Adjusting the Wheel Drive on page
14 and to Lubricating the Wheel Drive on page 14.
Check for leaks in the fuel system and/or a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace parts
if necessary.
Clean or replace the air filter cartridge. Replace it more frequently in dusty or
dirty conditions. Refer to Servicing the Air Filter on page 13.
Clean the cooling system. Refer to Cleaning the Cooling System on page 17.
Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage. Refer to
Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 17.
Caution
12
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 15.