Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Preparing For Maintenance; Servicing The Air Filter - Toro 20899 Mode D'emploi

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
After each use
Before storage
Yearly
Important: Refer to your engine owner'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 37) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 37
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 use. 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 dipstick down.
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.
• Check the air cleaner for dirt and damage and clean or replace it if necessary.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine housing.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
• Clean or replace the air filter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions).
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the upper handle.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Refer to your engine operator's manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to
leak. Gasoline is flammable and explosive and
can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline
with a hand pump; never siphon.

Servicing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Yearly
1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air-cleaner
cover (Figure 38).
1. Latch tabs
2. Open the cover.
3. Remove the air filter
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Figure 38
(Figure 39).