Folding The Handle; Removing The Mower From Storage - Toro 20056 Operator's Manual

5. Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the
wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to
prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery
charger and store the mower in an unheated area. If you
must store the mower in a heated area, you must charge
the battery every 90 days (model 20058 only).

Folding the Handle

If, while folding the handle for storing or transporting
the mower, you accidently bump the key and engage
the blade control bar, the engine could start and
rotate the blade, causing serious personal injury.
Always remove the ignition key before you fold the
handle.
1. Remove the lower handle knobs (Figure 55).
Figure 55
Note: Attach the lower handle knobs onto the bolts in
the handle to prevent losing them.
2. Detach the lower handle brackets from the lower end of
both handle sides (Figure 55).
3. Rotate the handle forward (Figure 56).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the upper handle.
Figure 56
4. To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the Handle.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using
the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder.
2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N⋅m).
3. Charge the battery (model 20058 only).
4. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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