Toro 20200 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
WARNING
Incorrectly installing the blades could damage
the machine or cause an injury to the operator
or to bystanders.
Washing Underneath the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Wash
underneath the machine.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the machine to the lowest height-of-cut.
4. Attach a hose to the washout tting, and turn the
water on high (
Figure 48).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout tting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the O-ring.
Figure 48
1. Washout tting 3. O-ring
2. Hose
4. Coupling
5. Start the engine, engage the blade-control lever, and
let the machine run for 1 to 3 minutes.
6. Disengage the blade-control lever, stop the engine,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Shut off the water and remove the coupling from
the washout tting.
Note: If the machine is not clean after a single
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then
repeat the process.
8. Run the machine again and engage the blades for 1
to 3 minutes to remove the excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout tting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or blade
contact. Contact with a blade or thrown debris
can cause injury or death.
Replace a broken or missing washout tting
immediately, before using the machine
again.
Never put your hands or feet under the
machine or through openings in the mower.
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