Clearing A Clogged Broom; Maintenance And Storage - Toro 23740 Operator's Manual

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Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key.

Clearing a Clogged Broom

WARNING
The rotating broom could cause serious injury.
Always use caution when cleaning the broom.
To clear the broom:
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Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and remove the spark plug
wire(s).
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Sharp objects can become entangled in bristles. Use
gloves and caution when cleaning out the broom of
foreign objects; not bare hands.

Maintenance and Storage

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Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working
condition.
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where ignition sources are present such as hot
water and space heaters, clothes dryers, etc. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to owner's guide instructions for important
details if the machine is to be stored for an extended
period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as
necessary.
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When operating in snow conditions, run the machine a
few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of
the collector/impeller.
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