Toro Recycler 20022 - Preparing the Engine; Engine Preparation for Storage; Cleaning the Mower; General Mower Cleaning

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Run the fuel tank empty when mowing the last time prior
to storage. The smaller the amount of fuel in the tank, the
shorter the time required to run the fuel system dry . Run
the mower until engine stops from lack of fuel.
Preparing the Engine
1. While the engine is still warm, drain oil from
crankcase. Refer to the Changing Engine Oil section,
page 12.
2. Remove the spark plug (Fig. 15).
3. Using an oil can, squirt about one tablespoon of oil
through spark plug hole.
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the
starter rope, to distribute the oil.
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
IMPORTANT: Be extr emely car eful when folding the
handle so that you do not pull, crimp, or in any way
damage the cables.
IMPORTANT : Do not r emove or loosen the knobs
securing the the lower handle to the swing bracket. Do
not fold the upper handle backwards.
1. Loosen the knobs that secure the upper handle.
2. Carefully swing the upper handle forward until it rests
on the engine (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
Removing From Storage
1. Carefully unfold the upper handle until it nests with
the lower handle, then tighten the knobs.
IMPORTANT : Be extr emely car eful when unfolding
the handle so that you do not pull, crimp, or in any way
damage the contr ol cables.
2. Check and tighten all fasteners.
3. Remove the spark plug (Fig. 15) 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. 30) with fresh, clean gasoline.
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Figure 30
1. Fuel tank cap
8. Check the engine oil level.
9. Connect the spark plug wire (Fig. 15).
Accessories
Accessories may have been shipped with your mower or
are available from your Authorized T oro Dealer . For
proper installation, follow these instructions.
Rear Grass Catcher
Install Discharge Tunnel
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire
(Fig. 15).