Lubricating The Wheel Gears; Replacing The Fuse; Replacing The Blade - Toro Super Recycler 20794 Operator's Manual

Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Before storage
Model 20796 only
Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly
(every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger
in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room
termperature (70°F or 22°C) whenever possible.
1. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness
located below the ignition key (Figure 40).
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge,
recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to
local codes.

Replacing the Fuse

Model 20796 only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to
Installing the Fuse.
Figure 40

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels
with a clean rag (Figure 41).
2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently apply
2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base
grease.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours—Replace the blade
or have it sharpened (more frequently
if the edge dulls quickly).
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or
replace it.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block a wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 42).
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Figure 41
. If you do not have a torque