Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety; Preparing For Maintenance - Toro ProStripe 560 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 8 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 300 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Safety

•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
•
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when
servicing the blade. Do not repair or alter the
blade(s).
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
•
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
personal injury. Run the engine dry or remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
•
To ensure optimum performance of the machine,
use only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers could be dangerous,
and such use could void the product warranty.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control
bar.
• Check the condition of the blade.
• Ensure that the guards and safety devices are in place and working correctly.
• Ensure that the deck is clear and that the grass bag is in good condition (replace
if it is damaged).
• Clean the foam pre-filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Check the self-propel cable and adjust if needed.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Sharpen the blade.
• Change the engine oil (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
• Refer to your engine owner's manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.

Preparing for Maintenance

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the
spark plug (Figure
maintenance procedure.
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21) before performing any