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Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
•
Inspect the machine frequently to ensure that it
is in safe working condition and that shear bolts,
engine-mounting bolts, and other fasteners are
properly tightened.
•
Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire, keep it away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting, and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, fueling,
unclogging, servicing, cleaning, or storing the
machine.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 20 hours
Yearly
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Move the machine to a level surface, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the air filter.
• Clean debris from cooling fins, air inlets and linkages.
• Clean the air filter. (Clean daily in extremely dusty conditions.)
• Replace the air filter.
• Check, clean, and gap the spark plug.
• Replace the air filter.
• Replace the spark plug.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
•
To ensure optimum performance of the machine,
use only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers could be dangerous,
and such use could void the product warranty.
•
Replace tines that are bent, damaged, or loose; do
not repair or alter them.
•
Keep the machine, attachments, and accessories
in safe working condition.
•
Do not attempt to repair the machine unless
you have the proper tools and instructions for
disassembling, assembling, and repairing the
machine.
1. Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine to
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.
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