Cleaning; Cleaning The Machine; Storage; Storing The Machine - Toro CM Series Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning the Machine

Regular cleaning and washing with mild detergent and water
increases the life span of the machine. Clean the machine
after each use before the dirt hardens.
Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the entire
machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and concrete
materials from the outside of the engine.
Ensure that the fuel cap and the oil-fill cap/dipstick are
secure to avoid getting water in the engine.
Use care when using a high-pressure sprayer because it can
damage safety decals, instruction signs, and the engine.

Storage

Storing the Machine

For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as follows:
1. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and
debris from the outside of the engine cylinder-head
fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water.
2. Condition the fuel system as follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions
from the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an
alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Important: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned fuel over 90 days.
Note: Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at
all times.
B. Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
C. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the
fuel tank using a pump-type siphon. Dispose of
fuel properly; recycle it according to local codes.
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it does not start
again.
3. Clean the sediment cup; refer to
Fuel-Sediment Cup (page
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 30).
5. Change the engine crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
6. Remove the spark plug and check the condition; refer
to Servicing the Spark Plug (page
7. Condition the engine as follows:
A. Remove the spark plug and pour 2 tablespoons
of engine oil into the spark-plug hole; refer to
Removing the Spark Plug (page
B. Pull the recoil-start handle slowly to crank the
engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
C. Install the spark plug; refer to
Plug (page
Note: Do not install the wire on the spark plug.
8. Grease the machine; refer to
(page 30).
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Cleaning the
35).
Servicing the Air
Changing the
32).
33).
33).
Installing the Spark
34).
Lubricating the Machine