Storage; Fuel - Toro Super Recycler 20473 Operator's Manual

5. Turn off the garden hose.
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Restm_ mower and let it run for a few minutes to
dry out moisture on the mower and its
components. While the engine is running,
engage and disengage the traction drive several
times to dry it out.
Scrap_g Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under
deck, tip mower and scrape it clean.
1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 9).
Remove key from switch on electric start model.
2. Drain gasoline from fnel tank. See Drain
Gasoline section.
1. Stop theengine.
2. With engine turned off, remove bolts securing
belt cover (Fig. 32) to mower housing.
3. Lift off cover and brush out all debris from belt
area.
4. Reinstall belt cover.
Storage
To prepare lawn mower for off-season storage
perform recommended maintenance procedures. See
Maintenance chapter.
Store mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover mower
to keep it clean and protected.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Tipping mower may cause fuel leakage
from carburetor or fuel tank.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Avoid fuel spills by running engine dry or
remove gas with hand pump, never siphon.
3. Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 30).
4. Remove dirt and grass clippings with a
hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Turn mower upright.
6. Refill gas tank.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Belt Cover
(Self-propelled models only)
Keep area under belt cover free of debris.
Fuel
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline can vaporize if stored over long
periods of time.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Vaporized fuel can explode if it comes into
contact with open flame.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• 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:
furnace or water heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
For long term storage, either drain gasoline from fuel
tank or use a fuel additive before storing. To drain
gasoline, see Draining Gasoline section. After fuel is
drained, start engine and let it idle until all fuel is
consumed and engine stops. Repeat the starting
procedure two more times to ensure all gas is
removed from the engine. If gasoline is not drained,
gum-like varnish deposits will form and cause poor
engine operation, even starting problems.
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