Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Folding The Handle; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro 29730 Operator's Manual

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
• Do not store the machine in an enclosure near
an open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz) of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder
to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
7. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the
battery charger an store the machine in an unheated
area. If you must store the machine in a heated area,
you must charge the battery every 90 days (electric-start
model only).

Folding the Handle

WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the
handle freely (Figure 32).
1. Handle knob (2)
2. Move the handle forward as shown in
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by
pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil
from the cylinder.
2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
3. Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model
only).
4. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 32
Figure 32.