Storage - Toro 22601 Manuel De L'opérateur

Storage

For storage over 30 days, prepare the unit as follows:
1. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of
the entire unit, especially the engine. Clean dirt
and sawdust chips from the outside of the engine
cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the unit with mild
detergent and water.
2. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer. (1 oz. per US gallon). Do
not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
3. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
4. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank using a pump type siphon. Dispose of fuel
properly; recycle as per local codes.
5. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
6. Choke the engine.
7. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
8. Clean the sediment cup; refer to
Cleaning the Sediment Cup (page 16).
9. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Servicing the Cyclone Air Filter (page 14)
and, Replacing the Air Filter (page 14).
10. Change the engine crankcase oil; refer to (page ).
11. Remove the spark plug and check the condition;
refer to (page ).
12. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug
hole.
13. Pull the starter slowly to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
14. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire on
the spark plug.
15. Grease the cutter wheel bearings; refer to
Greasing the Machine (page 13).
16. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair
or replace any part that is damaged.
17. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
18. Store the unit in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
19. Cover the unit to protect it and keep it clean.
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