Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
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Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire (and keep it away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting) and
allow the machine to cool before unclogging,
fueling, inspecting, adjusting, servicing, cleaning,
or storing it.
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Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
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Keep the machine, attachments, and accessories
in safe working condition.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 20 hours
Every 50 hours
Yearly
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the air filter.
• Clean the air filter. (Clean daily in extremely dusty conditions.)
• Replace the air filter.
• Check, clean, and gap the spark plug.
• Open the gear case and check the grease level.
• Replace the air filter.
• Replace the spark plug.
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Keep all parts in good working condition. Check
shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure
that the machine is in safe working condition.
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Do not attempt to repair the machine unless
you have the proper tools and instructions for
disassembly, assembly, and repair of the machine.
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Regularly inspect the machine. Ensure that parts
are not bent, damaged, or loose.
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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.
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