Cleaning And Storage - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

5. Attach the coupling to the end of the mower washout
fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 48).
Figure 48
1. Washout fitting
2. Coupling (not supplied)
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o-ring
to make the coupling slide on easier and to protect the
o-ring.
6. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
7. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
8. Engage the blade (PTO) and let the mower run for 1 to
3 minutes.
9. Disengage the blade (PTO).
10. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
11. Remove the ignition key.
12. Turn off the water and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after washing it, soak it and
let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process.
13. Run the mower again 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 to blade
contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris
may cause injury or death.
•
Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately before using the mower again.
•
Plug any holes in the mower with bolts and
locknuts.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the mower
or through openings in the mower.
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Cleaning and Storing the
Tractor
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Remove the grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire tractor, especially the engine.
Clean the dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine
cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important Wash the tractor with a mild detergent and
water. Do not use a pressure washer to wash the tractor.
Pressure washing may damage the electrical system or
wash away necessary grease at the friction points. Avoid
using water excessively, especially near the control panel,
lights, engine, and battery.
6. Check the parking brake; refer to Checking the Parking
Brake on page 24.
7. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner on page 25.
8. Grease the chassis; refer to Greasing and Lubricating
the Tractor on page 25.
9. Change the engine oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil
on page 21.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure on page 27.
11. When storing the tractor over 30 days, prepare it as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to the
fuel in the tank according to the instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an
alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank on page 27.
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Recycle the old fuel according to local codes.
Important Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline
over 90 days.