Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety; Preparing For Maintenance - Toro Super Recycler 20383 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
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Important:
Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note:
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.torodealer.com (US
customers only). Engine parts are available only from an Authorized Service Dealer.

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 38).
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control
bar.
• Check the blade-brake-clutch operation.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Lubricate the rear wheel gears.
• Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Clean the air-cooling system; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to your engine manual.
• Service the air filter.
• Change the engine oil.
• 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.
Important:
Before tipping the machine to
change the oil or replace the blade, allow the
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Figure 38
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