Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety; Preparing For Maintenance - Toro Recycler 20379 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.torodealer.com (US customers only).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 50 hours
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
Important: Refer to your engine 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.
•
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 and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 25).
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine-oil level and add oil as needed.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Change the engine oil.
• Service the air filter.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
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.

Servicing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Yearly
1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air-filter
cover (Figure 26).
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Figure 25
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