Cleaning; Removing Debris From The Machine; Storage - Toro TRX-16 Original Instructions Manual

Cleaning

Removing Debris from the
Machine
Important: Operating the engine with blocked screens,
dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds
removed, will result in engine damage from overheating.
1. Lower the boom and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Wipe away debris from the air cleaner.
4. Clean any debris build-up on the engine with a brush
or blower.
Important: It is preferable to blow dirt out, rather
than washing it out. If water is used, keep it away
from electrical items and hydraulic valves. Do
not use a high-pressure washer. High-pressure
washing can damage the electrical system and
hydraulic valves or deplete grease.
5. Clean debris from the oil cooler.

Storage

1. Lower the boom and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Remove 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 mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps,
and motors.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (Models 22972 and 22973) (page 25)
Servicing the Air Cleaner (Model 22974) (page
5. Grease the machine; refer to
(page 24).
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
(page 27).
7. Remove the spark plug and check the condition of it;
refer to Servicing the Spark Plug (page
8. For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer. (1 oz. per US gallon). Do
not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol
or methanol).
Note: Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used
at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel
tank using a pump type syphon.
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
9. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
10. Place a rag over the spark plug hole to catch any oil
spray, then use the starter or recoil handle to crank the
engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
11. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire on
the spark plug.
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Servicing the Air
and
26).
Greasing the Machine
Changing the Oil
28).