Storage; General Safety; Preparing The Machine For Storage - Toro HoverPro 400 Operator's Manual

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.

General Safety

•
Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Fuel vapors can explode.
• Do not store fuel more than 30 days.
• Do not store the machine in an enclosure
near an open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2. Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
When you can no longer start the engine, it is
sufficiently dry.
5. If you are storing the machine hanging on a wall,
switch the fuel valve off and close the vent of
the fuel cap.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
7. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 fl oz) of
oil through the spark-plug hole, and pull the
starter rope slowly several times to distribute
oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder
corrosion during the off-season.
8. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
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