Toro Greensmaster Flex 1800 04040 Operator's Manual page 35

Storage
1. Remove any grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean the dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder head fins and the blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the shift lever plate, and the engine.
2. For long-term storage (more than 30 days) add
stabilizer/conditioner additive to the fuel in the tank.
A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
B. Either stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain
the fuel tank, or operate the engine until it stops.
C. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. Repeat,
on Choke, until the engine will not restart.
D. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Note: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
3. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
4. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Distributor.
5. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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