Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Folding The Handle; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro 20372 Operator's Manual

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
• Do not store the machine 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 on the stabilizer labeling.
2. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of
hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 days.
3. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
4. Start the engine again.
5. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
7. 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.
8. Loosely install the spark plug.
9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
10. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the
battery charger an store the machine in an unheated
area. If you must store the machine in a heated area,
you must charge the battery every 90 days (electric-start
model only).

Folding the Handle

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. Remove the ignition key (electric-start model only).
2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper
handle freely.
3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 31.
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the handle.
4. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start model
only).
2. Check and tighten all fasteners.
3. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
4. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
(page ).
6. Check the engine oil level; refer to Checking the Engine
Oil Level (page 8).
7. Fuel the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to Filling
the Fuel Tank (page 7).
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 31