Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive; Lubricating The Wheel Gears; Replacing The Blade - Toro 20792 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive

Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the
self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel
drive.
1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen
the cable adjustment
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1. Handle (left side)
2. Adjustment knob
2. Adjust the tension on the cable
back or pushing it forward and holding that position.
Note: Push the cable toward the engine to increase
the traction; pull the cable away from the engine to
decrease the traction.
3. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the
cable adjustment.
Note: Tighten the knob firmly by hand.
(Figure 39).
Figure 39
3. Self-propel-drive cable
(Figure 39) by pulling it

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Service Interval: Yearly
1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with
a clean rag (Figure
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

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
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.
WARNING
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 (page
2. Tip the machine onto the side with the dipstick down.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
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