Storage; Removing The Machine From Storage - Toro VR-2650 Operator's Manual

Storage

For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as follows:
1. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire machine, especially the engine. Clean all granular
objects from the outside of the engine cylinder-head
fins and the blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water.
2. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to
the fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions
from the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an
alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
3. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through
the fuel system (5 minutes).
4. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank
using a pump-type siphon. Dispose of fuel properly;
recycle it according to local codes.
5. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
6. Choke the engine.
7. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
8. Service the air cleaner; refer to Figure 15.
9. Change the engine crankcase oil; refer to Figure 20.
10. Remove the spark plug and check the condition; refer
to Figure 23 and Figure 24.
11. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour 30
ml (2 tablespoons) of engine oil into the spark-plug
hole.
12. Pull the recoil-starter handle slowly to crank the engine
and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
13. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire on
the spark plug.
14. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged.
15. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
16. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
Important: Store the machine in the upright
position. Do not tip the machine on its side, or
leave the machine tipped forward with the front
bar down for a long period of time.
17. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Inspect the spark plug and replace it if it is dirty, worn,
or cracked; refer to the engine Operator's Manual.
3. Install the spark plug until it is hand-tight, then an
additional 1/2 turn if it is new, otherwise, tighten it an
additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
4. Perform any needed maintenance procedures.
5. Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the
Engine-oil Level (page 10).
Important: Store the machine in the upright
position. Do not tip the machine on its side, or
leave the machine tipped forward with the front
bar down for a long period of time.
6. Check the spring-housing oil level; refer to Checking
the Spring-housing Oil (page 11).
7. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to Adding
Fuel (page 8).
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
20