Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule - Toro 20833 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
50 Hours
100 Hours
Storage
1
Change the engine oil after the first five operating hours.
Important Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Maintenance Procedure
Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 15.
Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within three
seconds of releasing the bail; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer
for repair.
Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Refer to Cleaning the
Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing on page 15.
Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them if they are
loose.
Replace the air filter. Replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Replacing the Air Filter on page 16.
Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Refer to Servicing the Spark
Plug on page 16.
Adjust the self-propel drive cable and grease the rear axle fittings. Refer to
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable on page 16 and to Lubricating the
Self-propel Drive on page 17.
1
Change the engine oil.
Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly
in rough or in sandy conditions. Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 18.
Check for leaks in the fuel system and/or a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace parts
if necessary.
Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. Refer to Cleaning
under the Belt Cover on page 20.
Clean the cooling system. Refer to Cleaning the Cooling System on page 20.
Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage. Refer to
Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 20.
Caution
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Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 17.