Storage - Toro Recycler 48 Mode D'emploi

1. Position mower on a flat surface near a garden
hose.
2. Attach a quick disconnect coupling (sold
separately) to the end of the garden hose. Attach
coupling to mower washout fitting and turn
water on high (Fig. 29).
3. Start the engine.
4. Let mower run for two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Turn the water off and remove coupling from the
washout fitting.
7. Restart mower and let it run for one minute to
dry out moisture on the mower and its
components.
8. If underside of mower deck has excessive grass
build-up or packing, reconnect the hose to the
washout fitting, turn the water on high and run
the mower for two minutes. Stop the mower and
turn off the water. Let the mower soak for 30
minutes. Then turn the water on high again and
run the mower for another two minutes.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under
deck, tip mower and scrape it clean.
1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug
(Fig. 8).
2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining
Gasoline, page 13.
3. Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 30).
4. Remove dirt and grass clippings with a
hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Turn mower upright.
6. Refill gas tank.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire.
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Storage

1. For long term storage, it is recommended that
gasoline be drained from fuel tank or use a fuel
additive before storing. To drain gasoline, refer
to Draining Gasoline, page 13. After fuel is
drained, start engine and let it idle until all fuel
is consumed and engine stops. If gasoline is not
drained, gum–like varnish deposits will form and
cause poor engine operation or even starting
problems.
Fuel can be left in gas tank only if a fuel
additive, such as Toro's Stabilizer/Conditioner, is
added to gasoline and run through engine before
storing. Toro's Stabilizer/Conditioner is a
petroleum distillate based conditioner/stabilizer.
Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an
alcohol base, such as ethanol, methanol or
isopropyl. Use fuel additive 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 13. After oil is drained, do not fill
crankcase with oil until the following steps
(3–10) are completed.
3. Remove spark plug and pour 30 ml
(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 20 N m
(15 ft–lb).
DO NOT INSTALL WIRE ON SPARK
PLUG.
4. Clean mower housing; refer to Cleaning Mower
Housing, page 15.
5. Check condition of blade; refer to
Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade,
page 14.
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7. Clean dirt, chaff, grass clippings, and grime from
external parts of the engine, shrouding, and top
of mower housing.