Toro 20199, 20200 owner manual Servicing the Air Filter, Changing the Engine Oil

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Servicing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Yearly

Before each use or daily

1.Loosen the fastener and remove the air filter cover (Figure 30).

 

 

Figure 30

 

1.

Cover

3.

Filter

2.

Fastener

4.

Base

2.Remove and inspect the filter.

If the filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel, replace it.

If the filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface several times or blow the debris outward from the interior of the filter using compressed air at less than 30 psi (207 kPa).

Note: Do not brush or blow dirt from the outside of the filter; either forces dirt into the fibers.

3.Clean the air filter body and cover using a damp rag.

Keep dirt away from the air opening.

4.Install the filter onto the base.

5.Install the cover and screw the fastener down securely.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours

Every 50 hours

Yearly

Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.

1.Ensure that the fuel tank contains little or no fuel so that fuel does not leak out when you tip the mower onto its side.

2.Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.

Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.

3.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 16).

4.Tip the mower onto its side, with the dipstick down, until the upper handle rests on the ground.

5.Set an oil-drain pan under the dipstick.

6.Remove the dipstick and drain the used oil into an oil-drain pan (Figure 31).

Figure 31

7.After draining the used oil, return the mower to the operating position.

8.Remove the dipstick (Figure 32) and pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.

Note: Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.

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Contents TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower IntroductionSlope Operation SafetyGeneral Operation General Service ServiceChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline114-7982 Safety and Instructional DecalsAssembling the Handle SetupNo Parts Required Procedure Filling the Engine with Oil Installing the Blade-control BarParts needed for this procedure Product Overview Charging the BatteryOperation Using Fuel Stabilizer/ConditionerBefore Starting Recommended Fuel Filling the Fuel TankChecking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Adjusting the Handle HeightStandard Model Electric-start ModelEngaging the Blade Using the Self-propel DriveStopping the Engine Not Using the Grass Bag Using the Grass BagDisengaging the Blade Checking the Blade-stop System OperationBagging the Clippings Installing the Grass BagRecycling the Clippings Side-discharging the Clippings Installing the Side-discharge ChuteRemoving the Grass Bag Removing the Side-discharge ChuteGeneral Mowing Tips Operating TipsCutting Grass Cutting LeavesPreparing for Maintenance MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules Changing the Engine Oil Servicing the Air FilterService Interval Every 25 hours Removing the Old Battery Replacing the BatteryInstalling the New Battery Replacing the FuseServicing the Blade-drive System Adjusting the Self-propel Drive CableInspecting the Blades Preparing to Service the Cutting BladesServicing the Cutting Blades Removing the Blades Checking for Bent BladesInstalling the Blades Washing Underneath the Machine General Information StoragePreparing the Fuel System Preparing the EnginePage Page Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

20199, 20200 specifications

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