Toro Recycler 20022 - Maintaining the Blade; Blade Inspection and Wear Check

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Figure
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1. Belt cover 2. Bolt
2. Loosen the cable support nut (Fig. 18).
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Figure
18
1. Cable jacket
2. Cable support
3. Nut
4.
Upper handle
3. Push the drive bracket down until it contacts the
mower , then hold it in place (Fig. 19).
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Figure
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1. Drive bracket 2. Push here
4. With the upper handle pushed back as far as possible
and while holding the drive bracket down, pull the
cable jacket down (toward the mower) until all slack is
removed from the cable (Fig. 18).
5. T ighten the nut on the cable support (Fig. 18).
6. Release the drive bracket and install the belt cover .
Maintaining the Blade
A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting
performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• The blade is sharp.
WHA T CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious
personal injury .
HOW T O A V OID THE HAZARD
• W ear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the
blade with a rag.
1. Stop the engine and pull the wire of f of the spark plug
(Fig. 15).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline is extr emely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or pr operty damage.
WHA T CAN HAPPEN
• T ipping the mower may cause fuel leakage
fr om the carbur etor or fuel tank.
HOW T O A V OID THE HAZARD
• A void fuel spills by running the engine dry or
r emoving gas with a hand pump; never siphon.
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to the
Draining Gasoline section, page 1 1.
3. T
ip the mower on its left side (Fig. 20). A void rotating
the blade because starting problems may result.
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Figure 20
Inspecting the Blade
1. Examine the blade for sharpness and wear , especially
where flat and curved parts meet (Fig. 21A).
2. Complete one of the following:
A. If a slot or wear is noticed, (Fig. 21B & C), replace
the blade. Refer to the Removing and Installing the
Blade sections.