Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro 20955 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 (such as Toro Premium Fuel
Treatment) to the fuel as directed on the label.
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
fuel 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 and allow it to run until
it shuts off. When you can no longer start the
engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and
connect the wire to the retaining post (if
equipped) and remove the electric-start button
(if equipped).
6. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 fl oz) of
engine oil through the spark-plug hole, and pull
the recoil-starter rope slowly several times to
distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent
cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Electric-start models 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.
Refer to Charging the Battery (page
Removing the Machine
from Storage
1. Electric-start models only: Charge the battery
for 24 hours; refer to
(page 8).
2. Check and tighten all fasteners.
3. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine
rapidly by pulling the recoil-start handle to blow
the excess oil from the cylinder.
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4 Charging the Battery
4. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
5. Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance (page
6. Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
7. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to
the Fuel Tank (page
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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