Storage; Storage Safety - Toro TX 427 Operator's Manual

19. Connect the fuel line and remove the clamp.
20. Secure the tank cap and tighten it until it clicks.
21. On the right side of the tank, connect the orange
wire to the center post and the black wire to the
outside post (Figure
22. Slide the tank all the way into the machine.
Important:
The fuel line and wires must be
away from the engine pulleys and the frame.
23. Replace the rear panel and secure it with the 6
bolts and nuts removed previously
24. Secure the battery tray with the bolts and
washers removed previously.
25. Install the side weights with the bolts, washers,
and lock washers removed previously
64).
26. Close the rear-access cover.
27. Lower the machine to the ground.
65).
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Storage

Storage Safety

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Allow the machine to cool before storing.
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Do not store the machine or fuel near flames.
Storage
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
64). parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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:
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 engine oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
7. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition
of each; refer to
(page 30).
8. With the spark plugs removed from the engine,
pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into each
spark-plug hole.
9. Place rags over the spark-plug holes to catch
any oil spray, then use the starter to crank the
engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
10. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the
wires on the spark plugs.
11. Charge the battery; refer to
(page 33).
12. 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:
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and
used at all times.
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You can wash the machine with
Servicing the Air
26).
Greasing the
26).
Changing the
29).
Servicing the Spark Plug(s)
Charging the Battery
Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most