Toro TimeMaster 21810, Manual

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Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Storage Safety
Always shut off the machine, remove the ignition key
(if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop, and
allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing it.
General Information
1. Perform the recommended annual maintenance
procedures; refer to
Maintenance (page 22) .
2. Clean under the machine housing; refer to
Cleaning Under the Machine (page 20) .
3. Remove chaff, dirt, and grime from the external
parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top
of the machine.
4. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Inspecting the Blades (page 28) .
5. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air
Filter (page 23) .
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces
with paint available from an Authorized Service
Dealer.
8. Electric-start model only: Charge the battery
for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger
and store the machine in an unheated area. If
you must store the machine in a heated area,
you must charge the battery every 90 days.
Remove the key.
9. Fold the handle for storage; refer to Folding the
Handle (page 21) .
Preparing the Fuel System
WARNING
Fuel can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into
contact with an open flame.
• Do not store fuel over long periods of time.
• Do not store the machine with fuel in the
fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure
with an open flame. (For example, a
furnace or a water heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it in
any enclosure.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before
storing the machine.
1. Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
2. Start the engine again and allow it to run until
it shuts off. When you can no longer start the
engine, it is sufficiently dry.
Preparing the Engine
1. While the engine is still warm, change the engine
oil; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 23) .
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and
remove the ignition key (electric-start model
only).
3. Remove the spark plug.
4. Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz), of
motor oil to the engine through the spark-plug
hole.
5. Slowly pull the starter rope several times to
distribute oil throughout the cylinder.
6. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire
to the spark plug. Secure the wire so that it does
not come into contact with the spark plug.
Removing the Machine
from Storage
1. Unfold the handle; refer to 1 Assembling and
Unfolding the Handle (page 5) .
2. Check and tighten all fasteners.
3. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine
rapidly using the starter to blow excess oil from
the cylinder.
4. Inspect the spark plug and replace it if it is dirty,
worn, or cracked; refer to the engine owner’s
manual.
5. Install the spark plug and tighten it to the
recommended torque of 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
6. Perform any needed maintenance procedures;
refer to
Maintenance (page 22) .
7. Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the
Engine-Oil Level (page 12) .
8. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to Filling
the Fuel Tank (page 11) .
9. Electric-start model only: Charge the battery;
refer to 5 Charging the Battery (page 8) .
10. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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