Storage - Toro 22602 Manuel D'installation

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. Do not pressure wash
the unit. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the control panel and engine.
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. Restart 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.
9. Service the air cleaner; refer to Cleaning the Cyclone Air Filter and Replacing the Air Filter.
10. Change the engine crankcase oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
11. Remove the spark plug and check the condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug.
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 blade bearings; refer to Lubricating Bearings.
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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