Storage - Toro 74560 Operator's Manual

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1. Front adjustable link: 55 mm (2-1/8 inches)
Rear adjustable link: 50 mm (2 inches)

Storage

1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Remove the grass collector and clean it; refer to Grass
Collector.
6. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean the 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 pressurized
liquids to wash the machine. Pressurized liquids
may damage the electrical system or wash away
necessary grease at the friction points. Avoid
using water excessively, especially near the control
panel, lights, engine, and battery.
7. Check the brake; refer to Brake.
8. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner.
9. Grease the chassis; refer to Greasing and Lubricating
the Machine.
10. Change the engine oil and filter; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil.
11. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure.
12. When storing the machine over 30 days, prepare it as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to
the 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 the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the
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
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.
H. Close the fuel shut-off valve.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
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