After Operation; Safety; Preventing Freeze-Up After Use - Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 928 OHXE Operator's Manual

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
Storage (page 27) 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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