Checking The Engine Oil Level; Cleaning Under The Housing - Toro 20831 Operator's Manual

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. 8). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add
oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on page 8.

Cleaning under the Housing

Keep the underside of the housing clean. Be especially
careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Fig. 20).
Figure 20
1. Kicker plate
Washing Method
1. Move the lawn mower onto a flat paved surface near a
water hose.
2. Attach a quick-disconnect coupling (sold separately) to
the end of the water hose.
3. Lift the rear door and attach the coupling to the lawn
mower washout fitting on the recycling plug (Fig. 21).
1. Washout fitting
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4. Turn the water on high.
5. Start the engine.
6. Let the lawn mower run for 2 minutes.
7. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
8. Turn the water off.
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9. Remove the coupling from the washout fitting.
10. Move the lawn mower to a dry area, and let the engine
run for one minute to dry out the lawn mower and its
components.
11. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
If the underside of the housing has excessive grass buildup,
wait 30 minutes and repeat steps 2 through 11 above.
A broken or missing washout fitting could expose
you and others to thrown objects or to the blade,
causing injury or death.
Replace a broken or missing washout fitting
immediately before using the lawn mower again.
Plug any hole(s) in the lawn mower with bolts
and locknuts.
Never put your hands or feet under the lawn
mower or through openings in the lawn mower.
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Figure 21
2. Hose
Warning