18
5. Install
spark plug but
do not
connect the spark plug
wire.
Cleaning
the Mower
1. Clean
the mower housing. Refer to the Cleaning the
Underside of the Mower Housing section, page 15.
2.
Clean any dirt and chaf
f from the cylinder
, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing. Also remove grass
clippings, dirt, and grime from external parts of the
engine, shrouding, and top of the mower housing.
General
1.
Check the condition of the blade. Refer to the
Maintaining the Blade section, page 13.
2. T
ighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
3.
Lubricate the wheels. Refer to the Lubricating the
Self–Propel Drive section, page 15.
4. T
ouch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. Paint is
available from an Authorized Toro Service Dealer
.
Folding
the Handle
1. Push
in the right bottom handle section until the
handle slides past the stops on the handle brackets
(Fig. 31).
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Figure
31
2. Rotate
the handle toward the front of mower (Fig. 32).
3.
Loosen the knobs securing the top handle section to
bottom section and fold the top handle section back
toward the rear of the mower into the storage position
(Fig 32).
Note:
When folding the handle, do not allow the cables to
get pinched, crimped, or caught on the handle knobs.
Fold the handle only in the direction illustrated (Fig. 32).
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Figure
32
Note:
For short term storage, place the handle in the
position shown in Figure 33.
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Figure
33
Removing
From Storage
1. Unfold
the handle. Refer to the Assembly section,
page 5.
2.
Check and tighten all fasteners.
3.
Remove the spark plug (Fig. 18) and spin the engine
rapidly using the starter to blow excess oil from the
cylinder.
4.
Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or the electrodes are worn.
5.
Install the spark plug and torque it to 15 ft.-lbs.
(20 N
m).
6.
Perform the recommended maintenance procedures.
Refer to the Maintenance section, page 10.
7.
Fill the fuel tank (Fig. 34) with fresh, clean gasoline.
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