Lubricating The Wheel Gears; Replacing The Blade; Cleaning The Mower; Replacing The Fuse - Toro 20655 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Fuse

Model 20656 only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not turn
with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown. Replace it
with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to Installing the Fuse.

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove
the rear wheels.
2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of
the gear as shown (Figure 42).
Figure 42
3. Install the rear wheels.

Replacing the Blade

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.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear cloth or leather gloves when servicing the
blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
hook it onto the retaining post. Refer to Preparing for
Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side (with the air filter up).
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady.
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 mower (Figure 43).
Figure 43
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 Nm) 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 Mower

1. With the engine running on a flat paved surface, spray a
stream of water in front of the right rear wheel (Figure
44).
Figure 44
Note: The water will splash into the path of the blade,
cleaning out the clippings.
2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and
move the mower to a dry area.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing
to prevent it from rusting.
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