Cleaning Under The Machine Housing - Toro 20837 Operator's Manual

2. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 25).
Figure 25
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 25).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 26).
Figure 26
Important: Position the curved ends of the blade
to point toward the machine housing.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
82 N-m (60 ft-lb).
Important: A bolt torqued to 82 N-m (60 ft-lb) is
very tight. While holding the blade with a block
of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or
wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is
very difficult to overtighten.
Cleaning under the Machine
Housing
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from under the
machine housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
Note: For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting height setting;
refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 8).
2. Move the machine 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 27).
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine and run it until no more clippings
come out from under the machine housing.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose
from the machine.
8. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry
the housing.
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Figure 27