Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance - Toro Super Recycler 20797 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Important: Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 33) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 33
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important: Before tipping the machine to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to
run dry through normal usage. If you must tip
the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the
machine onto its side with the dipstick down.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean under the machine.
• Charge the battery.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Change the engine oil; change it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Charge the battery.
• Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Lubricate the wheel gears.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to
leak. Gasoline is flammable and explosive and
can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline
with a hand pump; never siphon.
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