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
Note:
If there is the level of fuel in the fuel
tank is too high, drain the fuel from the fuel tank
(Figure 20).
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, raise it; refer to
Height (page 10).
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 20
Adjusting the Cutting
(Figure 21).
Figure 21
2. Handle lock disengaged
positions
(Figure 21).
(Figure 22).
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