Storage; Preparing The Mower For Storage; Folding The Handle; Removing The Mower From Storage - Toro 29643 Operator's Manual

Storage

Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
• Do not store the mower 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 mower until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 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.
7. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the
battery charger and store the mower in an unheated
area. If you must store the mower in a heated area, you
must charge the battery every 90 days.

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. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the
handle freely (Figure 29).
1. Handle knob (2)
2. Move the handle forward as shown in Figure 29.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1. Charge the battery for 24 hours.
2. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 29