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Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
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Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Allow the machine to cool before adjusting, fueling,
unclogging, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
•
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that
the machine is in safe working condition.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 20 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
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.
Figure 16
1. Spark-plug wire
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean debris from cooling fins, air inlets and linkages.
• Service the air cleaner (more often in extremely dusty conditions).
• Change the engine oil when operating in high temperatures or under heavy loads.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the spark plug.
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Replace a faulty muffler.
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Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
personal injury. Run the engine dry or remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
•
Inspect the machine regularly and replace worn or
damaged parts. Ensure that parts are not bent,
damaged, or loose.
•
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.
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine,
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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