Storage; Cleaning And Storage - Toro 74656 Operator's Manual

8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then, repeat
the process.
9. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove
excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the blade-control switch, move the motion
controls outward to the park position, stop the engine,
and remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine.
3. 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 pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, under the seat, around the
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 34).
5. Grease and oil the machine; refer to
33).
6. Change the crankcase oil and filter; refer to
the Engine Oil (page
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page 41).
8. Charge the battery; refer to
39).
9. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
the Cutting Blades (page
10. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as
follows.
11. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to the
fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing 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.
Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank.
Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
Choke the engine. Start and run the engine until it will
not start.
Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle pursuant to local
codes.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 30 days.
12. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer
to Servicing the Spark Plug (page
plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons
51
Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page
Servicing
35).
Checking the Tire
Charging the Battery (page
Servicing
42).
37). With the spark