Storage - Toro 22306 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 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 Servicing the
Air Cleaner.
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the
Traction Unit.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil.
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil
7. Remove the spark plugs and check the
condition of each; refer to Servicing the Spark
Plugs.
8. With the spark plugs removed from the engine,
pour two tablespoons of engine oil into each
spark plug hole.
9. 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.
10. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the
wires on the spark plugs.
11. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the
Battery.
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 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.
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 tank using a pump type syphon.
D. Restart 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.
Important: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over
90 days.
13. Check and adjust the track tension; refer to
Adjusting the Track Tension.
14. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged.
15. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service
Dealer.
16. 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.
17. Cover the traction unit to protect it and keep
it clean.
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