Storage - Toro 71254 Operator's Manual

WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could expose
you and others to thrown objects or to blade contact.
Contact with the blade or thrown debris contact
may cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using the mower again.
• Plug any holes in the mower with bolts and
locknuts.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower
or through openings in the mower.

Storage

1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key before leaving the operating position.
3. 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 cylinder-head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with a
mild detergent and water. Do not use a pressure
washer to wash the machine. Pressure washing
may damage the electrical system or wash away
necessary grease at friction points. Avoid using
water excessively, especially near the control panel,
lights, engine, and battery.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 21).
5. Grease the chassis; refer to
Greasing and Lubricating the Machine (page 18).
6. Change the crankcase oil and filter; refer to
Servicing the Engine Oil (page 19).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure (page 30).
8. When storing the machine for over 30 days, prepare
it as follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner
to fuel in the tank according to the instructions
from the stabilizer manufacturer. 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 for 5 minutes to distribute conditioned
fuel through the fuel system.
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank (page 23).
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Recycle the old fuel according to local codes.
Important: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90
days.
9. Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to
Servicing the Spark Plug (page 22). With the spark
plug removed from the engine, pour 2 tablespoons of
engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the electric
starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside
the cylinder. Install the spark plug, but do not connect
the wire to the spark plug.
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