Storing The Machine In The Vertical-Stow Position - Toro 20339 Operator's Manual

Storing the Machine in the
Vertical-stow Position
During the mowing season or in the off-season, you can store
your machine in the vertical position to minimize storage
space.
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
• Storing the machine in the vertical position
when there is too much gasoline in the fuel tank
may cause gasoline to leak from the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others.
• Store the machine in the vertical position only
when the level of gasoline in the fuel tank is
no higher than what is recommended in this
Operator's Manual .
• Do not store the machine in a position that is
beyond the vertical (90° ) position; otherwise,
gasoline may escape from the fuel tank.
• Do not transport the machine in the vertical-stow
position.
• Do not attempt to start the machine in the
vertical-stow position.
• Do not attempt to store any machine with fuel
and oil in the vertical-stow position that is not
designed for that purpose.
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Ensure that the level of gasoline in the fuel tank is
no higher than what is recommended by the engine
manufacturer; refer to the engine manufacturer's decal
on the engine (Figure 16).
Note: If there is the level of gasoline in the fuel tank is
too high, drain the gasoline from the fuel tank into an
approved fuel container until it is at or below the level
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
2. Ensure that the cutting-height setting on the machine
is 92 mm (3-5/8 inches) or lower; if it is not, lower it;
refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 8).
3. Disengage the handle locks (Figure 17).
1. Handle lock engaged
position
4. Fold the handle fully forward (Figure 17).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the handle.
5. Tighten the handle knobs securely by hand.
6. Lift the front of the machine by the handle and move
it into a storage space (Figure 18).
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Figure 16
Figure 17
2. Handle lock disengaged
positions