Important Calls Attention To Special Mechanical Information Storage - Toro 22318 Operator's Manual

Storage
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire traction unit, especially the engine. Clean dirt
and chaff from the outside of the engine's cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the traction unit with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash
the traction unit. Avoid excessive use of water,
especially near the control panel, engine, hydraulic
pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to
Unit (page 21).
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition of
each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs (page
7. With the spark plugs removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into each spark plug hole.
8. Place rags over the spark plug holes to catch any oil
spray, then use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the wires on
the spark plugs.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page 16).
11. Charge the battery; refer to
11).
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer (1 oz. per gallon). Do
not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol
or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used
at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tanks; refer to
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
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Greasing the Traction
(page ).
Checking the Tire
Charging the Battery (page
Draining the Fuel Tanks (page
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
15. Store the traction unit in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it in a memorable place.
16. Cover the traction unit to protect it and keep it clean.
Important: When removing the traction unit from
storage, charge the battery; refer to
(page 11).
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Charging the Battery