Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance - Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

1. Handle knob

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Important: Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to find the nearest dealer)
or at www.shoptoro.com.

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 29) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 28
2. Carriage bolt
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model only).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Refer to your engine owner's manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
4. Loosely install the handle knobs and carriage bolts on
the handle brackets.
5. To unfold the handle, refer to
Unfolding the Handle (page
15
1 Assembling and
4).