Storage; Preparing The Fuel System; Preparing The Engine; Preparing The Snowthrower - Toro 38078 Operator's Manual

2. Close the fuel shut-off valve located under the fuel
tank by rotating valve to the left (Fig. 17).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline is highly flammable.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Gasoline can be ignited and cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Drain gasoline outdoors.
Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Do not drain gasoline near any open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
Do not smoke a cigar, cigarette or pipe when
handling gasoline.
3. Place a clean drain pan under the shut-off valve.
4. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the
valve and slide the line off of the valve (Fig. 17).
5. Open the valve by rotating it to the right. This allows
the fuel to flow into the drain pan.
6. Install the fuel line and secure it with the hose clamp.
7. Install the spark plug wire.
8. Start the engine and run it until it stops.

Storage

Preparing the Fuel System

1. Add stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel tank as directed.
2. Run the engine for ten minutes to distribute
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank or run the engine until it stops.
4. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
5. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and
run the engine until it will not restart.
6. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle per local codes.
Note:
Do not store stabilized gasoline over 90 days.

Preparing the Engine

7. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
8. Pour two teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole.
9. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire.
10. Pull the recoil starter slowly to distribute oil on inside
of the cylinder.
11. Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine
Oil on page 17.

Preparing the Snowthrower

12. Lubricate the snowthrower. Refer to Lubricating the
Snowthrower on page 22.
13. Clean the snowthrower.
14. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint. Paint is
available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Sand the
affected areas before painting, and use a rust
preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting.
15. Tighten all screws and nuts. Repair or replace any
damaged parts.
16. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry
place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to
cool before storing it in any enclosure.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline fumes are highly flammable,
explosive, and dangerous if inhaled.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
If the product is stored in an area with an open
flame, the gasoline fumes may be ignited,
causing an explosion.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where
ignition sources may be present, such as hot
water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
furnaces, and other like appliances.

Accessories

You can obtain the following snowthrower accessories
from your Authorized Service Dealer:
Tire chain kit
Drift breaker
Light kit
Snow cab
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