Cleaning; Cleaning The Machine; Storage - Toro VS-400 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning the Machine

Regular cleaning and washing will increase the life span of
the machine. Clean the machine after each use, before the
cement dries.
Ensure that the fuel tank cap and oil cap/dipstick are secure
to avoid getting water in the tank.
Use care when using a high-pressure sprayer, because it can
damage warning decals, instruction signs, and the engine.
Important: Lubricate the eccentric bearings after
cleaning; refer to Lubrication (page 18).

Storage

Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the engine
or eccentric bearings.
1. Remove concrete, sand, and aggregate from the
external parts of the machine, especially the engine.
Clean dirt from the outside of the engine's cylinder
head fins and housing.
2. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner (page 19).
3. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing the Machine
(page 18).
4. Lubricate the clutch; refer to Lubricating the Clutch
(page 23).
5. Change the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine
Oil (page 20).
6. Remove the spark plug and check the condition of
each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug (page 21).
7. For storage over 30 days, condition the fuel system as
follows:
Important: Do not use an alcohol-based stabilizer
(ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh fuel and used at all times.
Do not store stabilizer conditioned fuel for over 90
days.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer.
B. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
C. Choke the engine.
D. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
8. For storage over 90 days, condition the engine as
follows:
A. Remove the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
B. Remove the spark plug from the engine and pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug
hole.
C. Place rags over the spark plug hole to catch any
oil spray and then pull the recoil-start handle to
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
D. Install the spark plug, but do not install the
spark-plug wire.
9. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
10. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
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