Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Folding The Handle; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro Super Recycler 20383 Operator's Manual

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Fuel vapors can explode.
• Do not store fuel more than 30 days.
• Do not store the machine in an enclosure
near an open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last fueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
to the fuel as directed on the label.
2. Run the machine until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently
dry.
4. Remove the wire from the spark plug and
connect the wire onto the retaining post.
5. 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.
6. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.

Folding the Handle

1. Rotate the handle forward
Important:
Route the cables to the outside
of the handle knobs as you fold the upper
handle.
(Figure 47).
2. To unfold the handle, refer to
Unfolding the Handle (page
Removing 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
Filling the Fuel Tank (page
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 47
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