Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Preparing For Maintenance; Replacing The Air Filter - Toro Recycler 20655 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
1
1 Year (25 Hours)
1
2 Years (50 Hours)
1
4 Years (100 Hours)
Annual Storage
1
Whichever comes first
2
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours.

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
before performing
any maintenance
procedure.
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Note: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or
replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior
to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side
(with the air filter up).
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine oil level.
• Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Check the spark plug (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Replace the blade or have the blade sharpened; replace it or have it sharpened
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly.
• Lubricate the wheel gears.
2
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the spark plug (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage.
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Replacing the Air Filter

Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently
in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11.
1. Use a screw
driver to open the
air filter cover.
2. Replace the air
filter.
3. Install the cover.
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