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2.
Run engine until it dies. Try starting engine once
more to make sure gas is out of carburetor.
3.
Pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 10). Remove key
from switch on electric start model.
4.
If grass bag is installed on mower, close door in
mower housing and remove grass bag.
5.
Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 29). Avoid
rotating blade because starting problems may
result.
6.
Remove dirt and grass clippings with a
hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
7.
Turn mower upright.
8.
Refill gas tank.
9.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
Belt Cover
Keep area under belt cover free of debris.
1.
With engine turned off, remove screws securing
belt cover to mower housing (Fig. 30). Lift off
cover and brush out all debris from belt area.
Reinstall belt cover.
Storage
1.
For long term storage, either drain gasoline from
fuel tank or add a fuel additive to the gasoline.
To drain gasoline, refer to Draining Gasoline,
page 14. After fuel is drained, start engine and
let it idle until all fuel is consumed and engine
stops. Repeat the starting procedure two more
times to ensure all gas is removed from the
engine. If gasoline is not drained and a fuel
stabilizer is not added, gum–like varnish
deposits will form and cause poor engine
operation, even starting problems.
Note:
If engine is operating on oxygenated or
reformulated gasoline (gasoline
blended with an alcohol or an ether),
remove all fuel from tank and run
engine until it stops from lack of fuel
before storing.
Fuel can be left in gas tank only if a fuel
stabilizer is added to gasoline before storing.
Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an
alcohol base, such as ethanol, methanol or
isopropyl. Use fuel stabilizer in recommended
quantities as specified on container.
Under normal conditions, fuel additives remain
effective in fuel for 6–8 months.
2.
Drain oil: refer to Changing Crankcase Oil,
page 14. After oil is drained, do not fill
crankcase with oil until the following steps
(3-10) are completed.
3.
Remove spark plug and pour 2 tablespoons of
SAE 30 oil into hole in cylinder. Pull starter rope
slowly to coat inside of cylinder. Install spark
plug and tighten to 19 N
m (14 ft-lb). DO NOT
INSTALL WIRE ON SPARK PLUG.
4.
Clean mower housing: refer to Cleaning Mower
Housing, Discharge Tunnel, Belt Cover and
Plug, page 17.
5.
Check condition of blade: refer to
Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade,
page 15.
6.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7.
Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head
fins, and blower housing. Also remove grass
clippings, dirt, and grime from external parts of
the engine, shrouding, and top of mower
housing.
8.
Clean air cleaner: refer to Servicing Air Cleaner,
page 13.
9.
Lubricate the wheels: refer to Lubrication,
page 16.
10. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces.
Toro Re–Kote paint is available from an
Authorized TORO Service Dealer.
11. Fill crankcase with oil; refer to Fill Crankcase
With Oil, page 7.
