Maintenance
Continued safe and dependable operation requires routine maintenance.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Service Item
Housing
Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt.
Check blade and engine mounting
fasteners frequently. Keep all nuts, bolts
Fasteners
and screws tight to be sure the mower is
in safe working condition.
Lubrication
Grease rear grease fittings.
Inspect every 25 hours and replace if
Spark Plug
necessary. Replace after every 100
operating hours or once a season.
Drain and refill engine crankcase with
fresh oil after first 5 hours of operation.
Thereafter, change every 50 hours.
Engine Oil
Change oil every 25 hours when
operating under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
Sharpen or replace; maintain more
Blade
frequently if edge is dulled quickly in
rough or sandy conditions.
Check stopping time every 50 hours or at
start of each mowing season. Blade must
Blade Brake
stop within three seconds of releasing
bail; if not see your Authorized Toro
Service Dealer for repair.
Check for leakage and/or deterioration of
Fuel System
fuel hose. Replace if necessary.
Clean or replace each mowing season or
Air Filters
every 100 hours. Clean more frequently
if operating conditions are dusty.
Clean grass, clippings, debris or dirt that
may clog engine air cooling fins and
Cooling
System
starter. Clean more frequently if operated
under dirty or high chaff conditions.
Service Operation
After
every
5
25
use
Hours
Hours
X
X
X
X
50
100
Hours
Hours
X
X
X
X
X
X
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