Preparing The Engine; Tightening The Fasteners And Cleaning The Snowthrower; Covering And Storing The Snowthrower - Toro 38428 Operator's Manual

2. Run the engine for five minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank.
4. Start the engine again and run it until it stops.
5. Prime the engine, start it a third time, and run it until it
will not restart.
6. Recycle the fuel according to local codes.

Preparing the Engine

This procedure allows you to close both the intake and the
exhaust ports of the engine, preventing cylinder bore
corrosion.
1. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance
due to compression pressure, then stop.
2. Release the starter tension slowly to prevent the engine
from reversing due to compression pressure.
Tightening the Fasteners and
Cleaning the Snowthrower
1. Tighten screws, bolts, and locknuts if necessary.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
2. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
Covering and Storing the
Snowthrower
Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children.
IMPORTANT: Store the snowthrower in its operating
position and on its wheels. Storing the snowthrower on
its front housing may cause hard starting.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline is highly flammable, explosive, and
dangerous if inhaled.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
If gasoline contacts a flame or is inhaled,
serious personal injury an occur.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never store the snowthrower in a house (living
area) or a basement where ignition sources may
be present, such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the
snowthrower in an enclosure.
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