Cleaning; Removing Debris From The Machine; Storage - Toro MB-1600 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Removing Debris from the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important: Operating the engine with blocked screens,
dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds
removed, will result in engine damage from overheating.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and stop the engine.
Allow the engine to cool.
2. Unlatch and remove the cowl.
3. Clean any debris from under the hopper.
4. Wipe away debris from the air cleaner.
5. Clean any debris build-up on the engine and in the
transmission with a brush or blower.
Important: It is preferable to blow dirt out, rather
than washing it out. If water is used, keep it away
from electrical items and hydraulic valves. Do
not use a high-pressure washer. High-pressure
washing can damage the electrical system and
hydraulic valves or deplete grease.
6. Install the cowl and secure the latches.

Storage

1. Stop the engine and set the parking brake.
2. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and
chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder head fins
and blower housing.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner (page 20).
4. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing the Machine
(page 20).
5. Change the engine crankcase oil; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil (page 21).
6. For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used
at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel
tank using a pump type syphon.
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
7. Remove the spark plug and check the condition of it;
refer to Replacing the Spark Plug (page 22).
8. Prepare the engine as follows:
A. With the spark plug removed from the engine,
pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark
plug hole.
B. Place a rag over the spark plug hole to catch any
oil spray, then pull the starter rope to crank the
engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
C. Install the spark plug.
Note: Do not install the wire on the spark plug.
9. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged.
10. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
11. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
12. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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