Chassis Maintenance; Storage; Storage Safety; Preparing The Machine For Storage - Toro 38701 Operator's Manual

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1. Flange-head capscrew
(1/4 x 5/8 inch—loosen)
2. Bottom cover
3. Flange-head capscrew
(1/4 x 5/8 inch)
5.
Assemble the bottom cover to the machine
(Figure
51) with the 6 flange-head capscrew (1/4
x 5/8 inch).
6.
tighten the 2 top flange-head capscrew (1/4
x 5/8 inch) that secure the rear cover to the
machine
(Figure

Chassis Maintenance

Checking for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Inspect the machine for any loose hardware,
missing hardware, or any other possible
problem.
2.
Tighten all loose hardware before operating the
machine.
3.
Replace any missing hardware before operating
the machine.
Figure 51
4. Flange (side plate)
5. Rear cover
51).

Storage

Storage Safety

Shut off the engine and wait for all movement
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Fuel fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and
dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product in an
area with an open flame, the fuel fumes may ignite
and cause an explosion.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
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tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters,
clothing dryers, etc. Allow the engine to cool
before storing the machine in any enclosure.
Disengage the power to the rotary broom when
transporting or storing the machine.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
Preparing the Fuel System
1.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to fresh fuel.
2.
Add the treated fuel to the machine and run the
engine for 10-minutes.
3.
Drain the fuel from the fuel system; refer to
Draining the Fuel System (page
Note:
Do not store stabilized fuel for more than
90 days.
4.
Run the machine until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
5.
Prime the engine and start it again.
6.
Allow the engine to run until it stops.
7.
Allow it to cool.
Preparing the Engine
1.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire.
2.
Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz) of
engine oil through the spark-plug hole, and pull
the starter rope slowly several times.
3.
Loosely install the spark plug.
Preparing the Chassis
1.
Support the frame, so the bristles are not
touching the ground.
Important:
deformed and the broom will be out of
30
22).
The bristles will become

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