Storage; General Information; Preparing The Fuel System - Toro TimeMaster 20199 Operator's Manual

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1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
5. Start the engine, engage the blade-control lever, and let
the machine run for 1 to 3 minutes.
6. Disengage the blade-control lever, stop the engine, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Shut off the water and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the machine is not clean after a single
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then
repeat the process.
8. Run the machine again and engage the blades for 1 to 3
minutes to remove the excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could expose
you and others to thrown objects or blade contact.
Contact with a blade or thrown debris can cause
injury or death.
• Replace a broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using the machine again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the machine
or through openings in the machine.
3. O-ring
4. Coupling

Storage

Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.

General Information

1. Perform the recommended annual maintenance
procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 15).
2. Clean under the machine housing; refer to
Cleaning under the Machine Housing (page 22).
3. Remove chaff, dirt, and grime from the external parts
of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the
machine.
4. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Inspecting the Blades (page 20).
5. Service the air filter; refer to
Servicing the Air Filter (page 16).
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
8. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the
battery charger and store the machine in an unheated
area. If you must store the machine in a heated area,
you must charge the battery every 90 days (electric-start
model only).
9. Fold the handle for storage; refer to
Adjusting the Handle Height (page 10).

Preparing the Fuel System

WARNING
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into contact
with an open flame.
• Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
• Do not store the machine with gasoline in the
fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with
an open flame. (For example, a furnace or a
water heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel
as directed by the engine manufacturer. Empty the fuel tank
when mowing the last time before storing the machine.
1. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
2. Start the engine again.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
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