Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance; Replacing The Air Filter - Toro 20332 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
Important: Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer)
or at www.shoptoro.com.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 20).
Figure 20
1. Spark-plug wire
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important: Before tipping the machine to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to
run dry through normal usage. If you must tip
the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model only).
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Clean the air-cooling system; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to your engine owner's manual.
• Refer to your engine owner's manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model only).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the
machine onto its side, with the dipstick down.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable and explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.
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