Seed Gate Maintenance; Adjusting The Seed-Gate Closed Position; Cleaning; Cleaning The Engine Area - Toro 23510 Operator's Manual

Seed Gate Maintenance

Adjusting the Seed-gate
Closed Position
If the seed gate is partially open when the seeder-control lever
is in the Off position, complete the following:
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the spark-plug wire.
2. Raise the cutting blades to the highest position.
3. Pull the seeder-control lever to the Off position.
4. Loosen the nuts on the seed-gate control cable (see
Figure 27).
Figure 27
1. Jam nut
5. Move the cable right to close the seed gate or left to
open it.
Important: Do not tighten the cable to the point
the seed gate is tight to the right with extreme
tension on the cable as this will damage the gate
and the cable. Only adjust it until the openings in
the bottom of the seeder are closed.
6. Tighten the jam nuts and test the seeder-control lever
to ensure that the seed gate opens and closes correctly.
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Cleaning

Cleaning the Engine Area

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (Clean the engine
and exhaust area more often in dry or
dirty conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine and exhaust area
can cause engine and exhaust area to overheat,
which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust area.
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the spark-plug wire.
2. Clean all debris from the engine air-intake screen and
around the engine.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine.

Cleaning under the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the spark-plug wire.
2. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside
of the machine clean.
CAUTION
The machine may dislodge material from
under the housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
3. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the off position, and
drain the fuel from the fuel tank; refer to
the Fuel Tank (page
4. Tilt the machine rearward until the upper handle
rests on the ground, and place a jack stand under the
machine.
Note: If necessary, use 2 people to tilt the machine
rearward.
5. Remove the debris with a hardwood scraper or other
suitable device. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
6. Return the machine to the upright position.
7. Fill the fuel tank.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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