Storage - Toro TX 420 Operator's Manual

9. Place a clamp on the fuel line, 2 inches from where it
comes out of the fuel tank.
10. Slide the fuel tank to the rear (Fig. 50).
11. Disconnect the fuel line.
12. Disconnect the two wires leading to the right side of
the tank (Fig. 51).
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Figure 51
1. Black wire
13. Carefully remove the tank and set it upright to keep
from spilling the gasoline.
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Remove the fuel tank outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Do not remove the fuel tank near an open flame
or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
• Do not smoke while handling the fuel tank.
14. Remove any large deposits of debris.
15. Wash out the chassis with water until the water
running out the back of the unit is clear.
Important Take care not to get water into the engine
or electrical components.
16. Slide the fuel tank part way into the chassis (Fig. 50).
17. Connect the fuel line and remove the clamp.
18. Secure the tank cap.
19. On the right side of the tank, connect the orange wire
to the center post and the black wire to the outside post
(Fig. 51).
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2. Orange wire
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20. Slide the tank all the way into the traction unit.
Important
The fuel line and wires must be away from
the engine pulleys and the frame.
21. Replace the rear panel and secure it with the six bolts
and nuts removed previously (Fig. 50).
22. Place the fuel tank bracket over the tank and secure it
and the battery tray with the bolts and washers
removed previously (Fig. 50).
23. Install the side weights with the bolts, washers, and
lock washers removed previously (Fig. 50).
24. Close the rear access cover.
25. Lower the traction unit to the ground.

Storage

1. Lower the loader arms, set the loader valve lock, 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's 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, page 28.
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the Traction
Unit, page 34.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 29.
6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition of
each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs, page 33.
7. With the spark plugs removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into each spark plug
hole.
8. 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.
9. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the wires on
the spark plugs.
10. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery, page
36.
11. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.