Preparing For Maintenance; Servicing The Air Filter; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 20332 Operator's Manual

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 28).
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
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.

Servicing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Upclip the top of the air-filter cover
Figure 28
(Figure
1. Clip
2. Air-filter cover
2. Remove the air filter
3. Inspect the air filter.
Note: If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace it with
a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air filter on a
hard surface to loosen debris.
4. Install the air filter.
5. Use the clip to install the air-filter cover.

Changing the Engine Oil

Changing the engine oil is not required, but if you desire
to change the oil, use the following procedure.
Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the
oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Max. fill: 0.53 L (18 oz), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an
API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
29).
1. Refer to
2. Remove the dipstick
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Figure 29
3. Air filter
(Figure 29).
Preparing for Maintenance (page
(Figure 30).
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