Cutting Blade - Toro 71241 Operator's Manual

Change Oil Filter—Service
Interval/Specification
Replace the oil filter every 50 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing/Draining Oil, page 34.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 34) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Fig. 34).
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1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 34).
5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 32). Now
check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level,
page 33, steps 4 and 5.
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3. Adapter

Cutting Blade

To assure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s)
sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement,
you may want to have an extra blade(s).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A blade that is worn or damaged could
break apart and pieces could be thrown at
bystanders or at you as you use the mower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Pieces of blade that may be thrown could
seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Periodically inspect the blade for wear and
damage. Immediately install a new blade if
it is worn or damaged.
Inspecting the Blade(s)
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the
Mower, page 37.
2. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 35). If the edges
are not sharp or have nicks, remove the blade(s)
and sharpen them; refer to Sharpening the
Blade(s), page 36.
3. Inspect the blade(s), especially the curved area
(Fig. 35). If you notice any damage, wear, or a
slot forming in this area (Fig. 35), immediately
install a new blade.
Maintenance
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