Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable; Cleaning The Mower - Toro Recycler 20655 Operator's Manual

ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely.
This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
Cable
Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if
the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the
self-propel drive cable.
1. Loosen the cable support nut (Figure 32).
2. Pull down the cable jacket (toward the mower) until
there is no slack in the cable (Figure 33).
3. Tighten the nut on the cable support.
Figure 32
Figure 33

Cleaning the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The mower may dislodge material from under
the mower housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the mower soon after you have
completed mowing.
1. Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height.
2. Move the mower onto a flat paved surface.
3. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water
supply to the washout port on the mower housing
(Figure 34).
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the mower
housing.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose
from the mower.
8. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry
the housing to prevent it from rusting.
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Figure 34