Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Remove The Machine From Storage - Toro 20340 Operator's Manual

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of
hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 days.
3. Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
4. Start the engine again.
5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
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. Loosely install the spark plug.
9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Remove the Machine from
Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by
pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil
from the cylinder.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
4. Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance (page
5. Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
6. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to
Fuel Tank (page
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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