Storage; General Information; Preparing The Fuel System; Preparing The Engine - Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.

General Information

1. Perform the recommended annual maintenance
procedures; refer to
2. Clean under the machine housing; refer to
under the Machine (page
3. Remove chaff, dirt, and grime from the external parts
of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the
machine.
4. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
the Blades (page 23).
5. Service the air filter; refer to
(page 19).
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
8. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the
battery charger and 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).
9. Fold the handle for storage; refer to
Handle (page 5).

Preparing the Fuel System

WARNING
Fuel can vaporize if you store it over long periods
of time and explode if it comes into contact with
an open flame.
• Do not store fuel over long periods of time.
• Do not store the machine with fuel in the fuel
tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an
open flame. (For example, a furnace or a water
heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel
as directed by the engine manufacturer. Empty the fuel tank
when mowing the last time before storing the machine.
1. Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
2. Start the engine again.
3. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
Maintenance (page 18).
Cleaning
17).
Inspecting
Servicing the Air Filter
1 Assembling the

Preparing the Engine

1. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil;
refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and remove
the ignition key (electric-start model only).
3. Remove the spark plug.
4. Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz), of motor oil
to the engine through the spark-plug hole.
5. Slowly pull the starter rope several times to distribute
oil throughout the cylinder.
6. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to
the spark plug. Secure the wire so that it does not come
into contact with the spark plug.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Unfold the handle; refer to
(page 5).
2. Check and tighten all fasteners.
3. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
4. Inspect the spark plug and replace it if it is dirty, worn,
or cracked; refer to the engine operator's manual.
5. Install the spark plug and tighten it to the recommended
torque of 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
6. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance (page
7. Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
8. Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to
Filling the Fuel Tank (page
9. Charge the battery (electric-start model only); refer to
Charging the Battery (page
10. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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19).
1 Assembling the Handle
18).
Checking the
10).
9).
6).
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