After Operation; After Operation Safety; Preventing Freeze-Up After Use - Toro Power Max 826 OXE Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters,
or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
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When storing the machine for more than 30 days,
refer to Preparing the Machine for Storage (page
25) for important details.
Preventing Freeze-up after
Use
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In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive
force when trying to operate frozen controls.
If you have difficulty operating any control or part,
start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
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After using the machine, let the engine run for
a few minutes to prevent moving parts from
freezing. Engage the auger/impeller to clear any
remaining snow from inside the housing. Rotate
the Quick Stick to prevent it from freezing. Shut off
the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove all ice and snow from the machine.
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With the engine off, pull the recoil-start handle
several times and push the electric-start button
once to prevent the recoil starter and electric
starter from freezing up.
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