Storage; Fuel - Toro Recycler 20022 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine runs rough g g
Mower or engine vibrates g
excessively i l
Uneven cutting pattern
Discharge chute plugs
Will not self-propel

Storage

To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage,
perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer
to the Maintenance section, page 10.
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the
mower to keep it clean and protected.
1. Connect spark plug wire
2. Clean spark plug, check spark plug gap, replace if damaged
3. Move throttle lever from SLOW to FAST position
4. Replace air filter element
1. Balance blade. Or if blade is bent, straighten it.
2. Tighten blade mounting bolt
3. Clean underside of mower deck
4. Tighten engine mounting bolts
1. Place all four (4) wheels at same height
2. Sharpen and balance blade
3. Change mowing pattern
4. Clean underside of mower deck
1. Move throttle lever from SLOW to FAST position
2. Raise cutting height
3. Slow down
4. Allow grass to dry before mowing
5. Clean underside of mower deck
1. Adjust self-propelled cable
2. Clean debris from under belt cover.

Fuel

POTENTIAL HAZARD
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
We recommend Toro Fuel Conditioner to stabilize fuel for
storage. If possible, the last fuel fill of the year should be
treated with Toro Fuel Conditioner.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Gasoline can vaporize if stored over long
periods of time.
Vaporized fuel can explode if it comes into
contact with open flame.
Do not store gasoline (fuel) over long periods of
time.
Do not store mower with fuel in the tank in an
enclosure with an open flame. (Example: a
furnace or water heater pilot light.)
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.