Cleaning; Removing Debris From The Machine; Storage - Toro STX-26 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Removing Debris from the
Machine
Service Interval: After each use
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. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for the engine to cool.
3. Wipe away debris from the air cleaner.
4. Clean any debris buildup on the engine and
muffler with a brush or blower.
Important:
It is preferable to blow dirt
out, rather than washing it out. If you use
water, 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. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for the engine to cool.
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 (page
5. Grease the machine; refer to
Machine (page
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
7. Remove the spark plug and check the condition
of it; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug(s) (page
26).
8. For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine
as follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based
stabilizer/conditioner to 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 it is mixed with fresh fuel and
is used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system for 5 minutes.
C. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and
drain the fuel tank using a pump type
syphon.
D. Start the engine and run it until it shuts off.
E. Engage the choke.
F. Start and run the engine until it does not
start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per
local codes.
Important:
Do not store fuel containing
stabilizer/conditioner longer than the
duration recommended by the fuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
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Servicing the Air
23).
Greasing the
22).
Changing the
25).