Storage; Storage Safety; General Information; Preparing The Fuel System - Toro TimeMaster Series Operator's Manual

1. Blade (2)
4. Tighten the second blade; refer to step 2.
5. Rotate the blades by hand a full 360° turn to
ensure that they do not touch.
Note:
If the blades touch each other, they are
not mounted correctly. Repeat steps
3, until the blades no longer touch each other.
WARNING
Incorrectly installing the blades could damage
the machine or cause an injury to you or
bystanders.
Use care when installing the blades.
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Storage

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

Storage Safety

Always shut off the machine, remove the ignition key
(if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop, and
allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
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cleaning, or storing it.

General Information

1. Perform the recommended annual maintenance
procedures; refer to
2. Clean under the machine housing; refer to
Cleaning under the Machine (page
3. Remove chaff, dirt, and grime from the external
through
parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top
of the machine.
4. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Inspecting the Blades (page
5. Service the air filter; refer to
Filter (page
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces
with paint available from an Authorized Service
Dealer.
8. Electric-start model only: Charge the battery
for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger
and store the machine in an unheated area. If
you must store the machine in a heated area,
you must charge the battery every 90 days.
9. Fold the handle for storage.

Preparing the Fuel System

WARNING
Fuel can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into
contact with an open flame.
• Do not store fuel over long periods of time.
• Do not store the machine with fuel in the
fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure
with an open flame. (For example, a
furnace or a water heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it in
any enclosure.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
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Maintenance (page
25).
Servicing the Air
21).
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