Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety - Toro Reccycler Manual

1. Operating position
4. Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward
the inside) through the handle bracket and the
upper hole in the handle end. Ensure that the
square edges of each carriage bolt fits into the
upper or lower square hole in its related handle
bracket (Figure 24).

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
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.

Maintenance Safety

•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug and remove the electric-start button 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
Figure 23
2. Folded position
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine-oil level and add oil as needed.
• Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control
bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Service the air filter; service it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Charge the battery (if equipped) for 24 hours.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Change the engine oil (if desired).
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Clean the engine by removing dirt and debris from its top and sides; clean it more
frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
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1. Handle knob
5. Loosely install the handle knobs and carriage
bolts on the handle brackets.
6. To unfold the handle, refer to
Unfolding the Handle (page
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
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Figure 24
2. Carriage bolt
1 Assembling and
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