Replacing The Blade; Cleaning The Mower - Toro 20636 Mode D'emploi

Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases
the ground speed; moving the jacket downward
increases the ground speed (Figure 30).
Figure 30
1. Cable jacket
5. Tighten the nut firmly.
6. Start the mower and check the adjustment.
Note: If the self-propel drive is not properly
adjusted, repeat this procedure.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Replace the blade
or have it sharpened (more frequently
if the edge dulls quickly).
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
(Figure 31).
3. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware.
4. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware.
Important: Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the mower housing.
5. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt
to 82 N-m.
Important: A bolt torqued to 82 N-m is very
tight. While holding the blade with a block of
wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or
wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt
is very difficult to overtighten.

Cleaning the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the
mower.
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline
is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and
under certain condition can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a
hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Remove the grass bag.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
5. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
or plastic scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
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Figure 31