Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Preparing For Maintenance; Replacing The Air Filter - Toro Recycler 20792 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
1
1 Year (25 Hours)
1
2 Years (50 Hours)
1
4 Years (100 Hours)
Annual Storage
1
Whichever comes first
2
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the
spark plug wire from the
spark plug before
performing any
maintenance procedure.
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Note: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or
replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior
to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side
(with the air filter up).
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 7.
• Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Refer to Cleaning the
Mower on page 14.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Replacing the Air Filter on page 12.
• Check the spark plug (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Replace the blade or have the blade sharpened; replace it or have it sharpened
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly. Refer to Replacing the Blade on
page 13.
• Lubricate the wheel gears. Refer to Lubricating the Wheel Gears on page 13.
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• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the spark plug (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage. Refer to
Preparing the Mower for Storage on page 14.
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Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 13.
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.

Replacing the Air Filter

Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently
in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 12.
1. Use a screw
driver to open the
air filter cover.
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