Maintenance; Reconmlended Maintenance Schedule - Toro TimeCutter 16-42Z Operator's Manual

aintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Maintenance Procedure
interval
Each use
After first 5 hours
Every 5 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Before storage
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Check the engine oil level.
Check the safety system.
Clean the mower housing,
Change the engine oil.
Check the cutting blades,
Grease all lubrication points. 1
Oil the linkage bushings. 1
Service the foam air cleaner. 1
Check the belts for wear/cracks.
Check the battery electrolyte,
Check the tire pressure,
Change the engine oil. 2
Clean the cooling system. 1
Service the paper air cleaner. 1
Change the oil filter. 2
Replace the fuel filter.
Replace the spark plug.
Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage,
Drain the fuel tank.
Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables,
Paint any chipped surfaces.
1Moreoften in dusty, dirty conditions
2More often when operating the engine under heavy loador in high temperatures
Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
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