Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety; Preparing For Maintenance - Toro 29732 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
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Important:
Refer to your engine manual for additional maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Safety

•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug and remove the ignition key (electric-start
model only) 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.
•
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 to remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Shut off the engine, remove the ignition key
(electric-start model only), and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug (Figure 24).
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Ensure that the engine shuts off 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).
• Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine owner's manual).
• Replace the spark plug.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
1. Spark-plug wire
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 24
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