Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive; Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro 20377 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive

Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the
self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel
drive.
1. Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen
the cable adjustment
Figure 32
1. Handle (left side)
2. Adjustment knob
3. Self-propel-drive cable
2. Adjust the tension on the cable
back or pushing it forward and holding that position.
Note: Push the cable toward the engine to increase
the traction; pull the cable away from the engine to
decrease the traction.
3. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the
cable adjustment.
Note: Tighten the knob firmly by hand.
(Figure 32).
4. Turn the knob clockwise to
tighten the adjustment.
5. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to
loosen the adjustment.
(Figure 32) by pulling it

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
(such as Toro Premium Fuel Treatment) to the fuel.
2. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of
hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 days.
3. Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
4. Start the engine again.
5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off. When you
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can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
7. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml of engine 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.
8. Loosely install the spark plug.
9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by
pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil
from the cylinder.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N∙m.
4. Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
5. Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
6. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to
Fuel Tank (page
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Checking the
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Filling the
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