Storing The Machine In The Vertical-Stow Position - Toro 20340 Operator's Manual

Storing the Machine in the
Vertical-Stow Position
During the mowing season or in the off-season, you can store
your machine in the vertical position to minimize storage
space.
DANGER
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others.
• Storing the machine in the vertical position
when there is too much fuel in the fuel tank
may cause fuel to leak from the fuel tank. Fuel
is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others.
• Store the machine in the vertical position only
when the level of fuel in the fuel tank is no higher
than what is recommended in this Operator's
Manual .
• Do not store the machine in a position that is
beyond the vertical (90°) position; otherwise,
fuel may escape from the fuel tank.
• Do not transport the machine in the vertical-stow
position.
• Do not attempt to start the machine in the
vertical-stow position.
• Do not attempt to store any machine with fuel
and oil in the vertical-stow position that is not
designed for that purpose.
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. Ensure that the level of fuel in the fuel tank is no higher
than what is recommended by the engine manufacturer;
refer to the engine manufacturer's decal on the engine
(Figure 21).
Note: If there is the level of fuel in the fuel tank is
too high, drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an
approved fuel container until it is at or below the level
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
2. Ensure that the cutting-height setting on the machine
is 35 mm (1-3/8 inches) or higher; if it is not, lower it;
refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page
3. Disengage the handle locks
1. Handle lock engaged
position
4. Fold the handle fully forward
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the handle.
5. Engage the handle locks.
6. Lift the front of the machine by the handle and move
it into a storage space
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Figure 21
9).
(Figure 22).
Figure 22
2. Handle lock disengaged
positions
(Figure 22).
(Figure 23).
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