Maintenance; Maintenance Safety; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Pre-Maintenance Procedures - Toro 58601 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

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Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Allow the machine to cool before adjusting, fueling,
unclogging, servicing, cleaning, or storing the
machine.
•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 20 hours
Yearly
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Move the machine to a level surface, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug.
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1. Spark-plug wire
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the air filter.
• Clean debris from cooling fins, air inlets and linkages.
• Clean the air filter. (Clean daily in extremely dusty conditions.)
• Replace the air filter.
• Check, clean, and gap the spark plug.
• Replace the air filter.
• Replace the spark plug.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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Keep all parts in good working condition. Replace
all worn, damaged, or missing parts and decals.
Keep all fasteners tight to ensure that the machine
is in safe working condition.
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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.
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Wear gloves when servicing the tines. Do not
repair or alter them.
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine to
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.
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