Storage; Cleaning And Storage - Toro 74760 Operator's Manual

7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note:
If the mower is not clean after one
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the process.
8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to
remove excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting
could expose you and others to thrown
objects or blade contact. Contact with
blade or thrown debris can cause injury
or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using
mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in the
mower.

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the blade-control switch, move the
motion-controls outward to the P
stop the engine, and remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially
the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside
of the engine cylinder head fins and blower
housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use
of water, especially near the control panel,
under the seat, around the engine, hydraulic
pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
4. Grease and oil the machine; refer to the
Lubrication (page
5. Change the crankcase oil and filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter (page
6. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
7. Charge the battery; refer to
(page 40).
8. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
9. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for
storage as follows.
10. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner
to the fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing
instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer. Do
not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and
used at all times.
Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
Important:
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days.
11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its
condition; refer to
(page 36) in the Engine Maintenance section.
With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine,
pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into the spark
plug hole. Use the starter to crank the engine
and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install
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Servicing the Air
32).
31).
Checking the
41).
Charging the Battery
42).
Do not store
Servicing the Spark Plug
position,
34).