Servicing The Air Filter - Toro Recycler 20652 Operator's Manual

3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of
the right rear tire (Fig. 19).
Figure 19
1. Rear right wheel
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the housing.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the garden hose.
6. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the moisture on the lawn mower and its
components.
7. While the engine is running, engage and disengage the
traction drive several times to dry it out.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all the debris from under the
lawn mower, tip it and scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 6).
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to the
Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 20.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Tipping the lawn mower may cause fuel leakage
from the carburetor or fuel tank.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
removing gas with a hand pump; never siphon.
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side (Fig. 18).
4. Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
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IMPORTANT: Move the blade as little as possible to
avoid starting problems.
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
6. Fill the gas tank.
7. Connect the spark plug wire.

Servicing the Air Filter

Replace the air filter once every season or every 25
operating hours; replace it more frequently in dusty
operating conditions.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without the
air filter element; extreme engine damage will occur.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 6).
3. Loosen the screw that secures the air filter cover to the
engine (Fig. 20).
Figure 20
1. Air filter
2. Screw
4. Tilt the air cleaner cover down and clean the cover
thoroughly (Fig. 20).
5. Remove and discard the paper air cleaner filter
(Fig. 20).
IMPORTANT: Do not try to clean a paper filter.
6. Insert a new paper air cleaner filter.
7. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with a screw.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without the
air filter element; extreme engine wear and damage
can occur.
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