Changing The Engine Oil; Replacing The Blade - Toro Super Recycler 20837 Operator's Manual

4. If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel,
replace it.
5. If the air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface several
times or blow compressed air less than 30 psi (207
kPa) through the side of the filter that faces the
engine.
Note: Do not brush the dirt off the filter; brushing
forces dirt into the fibers.
6. Remove dirt from the air cleaner body and cover
using a moist rag. Do not wipe dirt into the air
duct.
7. Install the filter into the air cleaner.
8. Close the cover.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating
hours; change it yearly thereafter.
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 22).
Figure 21
Figure 22
3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up,
to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube
(Figure 23).
4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube, periodically
checking the level with the dipstick, until the dipstick
indicates that the engine is full as illustrated in
Figure 24. Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.58 quart
(0.55 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API
service classification of SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out
of it.
5. Install the dipstick securely.
6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly . If you do not have a torque
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Figure 23
Figure 24