Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance; Replacing The Air Filter - Toro Recycler 20995 Manuel De L'opérateur

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
Important: Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures.

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 39) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 39
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important: Before tipping the machine to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to
run dry through normal usage. If you must tip
the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the
machine onto its side with the air filter up.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean the underside of the machine housing.
• Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Change the engine oil; change it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Lubricate the wheel gears.
• Lubricate the upper handle.
• Change the engine oil; change it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Replace the blade.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to
leak. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and
can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline
with a hand pump; never siphon.

Replacing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Use a screw driver to open the air-filter cover
(Figure 40).
2. Replace the air filter (Figure 41).
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Figure 40