Cleaning The Mower; Preparing The Mower For Storage - Toro 20041 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Mower

Warning
The mower may dislodge material from under the
mower housing.
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Wear eye protection.
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Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
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Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1. With the engine
running on a flat paved
surface, spray a stream
of water in front of the
right rear wheel.
The water will splash into the path of the blade,
cleaning out the clippings.
2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water
and move the mower to a dry area.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the
housing to prevent it from rusting.
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Storage
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
Gasoline vapors can explode.
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Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
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Do not store the mower in an enclosure near
an open flame.
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
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1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2. Run the mower until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) 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.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Charge the battery for 72 hours, then unplug the
battery charger and store the mower in an unheated
area. If you must store the mower in a heated area,
you must charge the battery every 90 days.
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