Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage - Toro 02656 Operator's Manual

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Figure 27
•
Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the
deck housing immediately after use (Figure 28).
Figure 28
•
Thoroughly clean the machine deck immediately after
use on treated grass.

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 by the engine manufacturer.
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 leave loose.
5. Remove the spark plug, add 15 ml (0.5 oz.) 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 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
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