Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 20897 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.

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
(Figure 36) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 36
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Important: 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
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the blade stop system operation.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar.
• Check the air cleaner for dirt and /or damage and clean or replace it if necessary.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.
• Clean the blade stop system shield.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Clean the air filter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions).
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the upper handle.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
WARNING
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.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Yearly
1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner
cover (Figure 37).
1. Latch tabs
2. Open the cover.
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Figure 37