Preparing The Mower For Storage; Folding The Handle - Toro 20897 Operator's Manual

Storage
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
• Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an
open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the
cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the
off-season.
7. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.

Folding the Handle

Upright Position
1. Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (Figure 50).
Figure 50
2. Move the handle to the upright position (Figure 51).
Forward Position
1. With the handle in the upright position, step on the
foot pedal and hold it down.
2. Move the handle all the way forward and loosen the
upper handle knob (Figure 52).
3. To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the Handle.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 51
Figure 52