General Information; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro 22186TE Operator's Manual

General Information

1. Clean under the machine; refer to
Cleaning under the Machine (page 23).
2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the
top of the machine.
4. Check the condition of the blade; refer to
Maintaining the Cutting Blade (page 22).
5. Service the air filter; refer to
Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 20).
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4. Install the spark plug and tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn
after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer
to Maintenance (page 19).
6. Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7. Check the engine oil level.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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