Replacing The Fuse; Lubricating The Wheel Gears; Replacing The Blade; Cleaning The Blade Brake Clutch Shield - Toro 20056 Operator's Manual

Figure 50
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle
or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local codes.

Replacing the Fuse

Model 20058 only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not turn
with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown. Replace it
with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to Installing the Fuse.

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Lubricate each rear wheel with grease yearly.
1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with
a clean rag (Figure 51).
Figure 51
2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently apply 2
or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease.

Replacing the Blade

Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench
or are uncomfortable performing this procedure,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the
blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 52).
Figure 52
1. Blade nuts
4. Remove the blade (Figure 52).
5. Install the new blade (Figure 52).
6. Install the stiffener you previously removed.
7. Install the blade nuts and torque them to 15 to 27
ft-lb (20 to 37 N⋅m).
Cleaning the Blade Brake
Clutch Shield
Clean the blade brake clutch shield yearly to prevent the
blade from stalling while you mow.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 18.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 53).
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2. Stiffener