Checking The Engine Oil Level; Cleaning Under The Housing; Servicing The Air Filter - Toro 26634 Operator's Manual

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.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is
between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the
dipstick (Fig. 7). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add
oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase Oil on page 7.

Cleaning under the Housing

Warning
Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is
extremely flammable, highly explosive and under
certain conditions can cause personal injury or
property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
removing gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
Tip the lawn mower and scrape it clean.
1. Remove the grass bag.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 10).
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to steps 3
and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 17.
4. If the grass bag is on the lawn mower, close the door in
the lawn mower housing and remove the grass bag.
5. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side.
6. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood or
plastic scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
Important Move the blade as little as possible to avoid
future starting problems.
7. Turn the lawn mower upright.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Caution

Servicing the Air Filter

Clean the pre-cleaner and 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. 10).
3. Remove the screws that secure the air filter cover
(Fig. 15).
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1. Cover
2. Foam pre–cleaner
4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly (Fig. 15).
5. Remove the foam pre-cleaner.
6. Wash the pre-cleaner with a mild detergent and water,
then blot it dry (Fig. 15).
7. Remove the paper air filter and discard it (Fig. 15).
Important
Do not try to clean a paper air filter.
8. Insert the new paper air filter into the foam pre-cleaner
(Fig. 15).
9. Install the new air filter (Fig. 15).
10. Install the cover and secure it (Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
3. Air filter
4. Screws
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