Toro 72050 Wheel Horse 265H Operator's Manual page 40

Maintenance
10. Prepare the machine for storage when non–use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare machine for storage
as follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/
conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow
mixing instructions from stabilizer
manufacture. Do not use an alcohol based
stabilizer (ethenol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
efffective when mixed with fresh
gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the
fuel tank; refer to Fuel Tank, page 28.
D. Restart engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine. Start and run
engine until it will not start. Operate primer,
if equipped on machine, several times to
ensure fuel remains in primer system.
F. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per
local codes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days.
11. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged or
defective.
12. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service
Dealer.
13. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Remove the keys from the ignition
and "Key Choice" switches and keep it in a
memorable place. Cover the machine to protect
it and keep it clean.
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