Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Folding The Handle; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro 20380 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 label.
2. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
4. Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the
wire onto the retaining post.
5. 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.
6. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.

Folding the Handle

1. Rotate the handle forward (Figure 30).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the upper handle.
2. To unfold the handle, refer to
1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle (page 5).
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
4. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance (page 13).
5. Check the engine oil level; refer to
Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 8).
6. Fuel the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to
Filling the Fuel Tank (page 8).
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 30