Storage; Waste Disposal - Toro 44538 Operator's Manual

Storage

1. Turn the key to off. Remove spark plug wire. Remove
the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner.
4. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the Engine
Oil.
5. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure.
6. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery.
7. 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 (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective 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 Servicing the Fuel Tank.
D. Restart engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine. Start and run engine until it
will not start.
F. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
8. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer
to Servicing the Spark Plugs. With the spark plug(s)
removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of
engine oil into the spark plug hole. Now use the starter
to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the
cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install the
wire on the spark plug(s).
9. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
10. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
11. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it
out of reach of children or other unauthorized users.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.

Waste Disposal

Engine oil, engine and remote control batteries are pollutants
to the environment. Dispose of these according to your state
and local regulations.
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