Storage - Toro 22322 Operator's Manual

17. Remove the plug from the vent fitting and connect the
vent hose to it.
18. Connect the fuel line and remove the clamp.
19. Secure the tank cap and tighten it until it clicks.
20. On the right side of the tank, connect the orange wire
to the center post and the black wire to the outside
post (Figure 62).
21. 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.
22. Replace the rear panel and secure it with the 6 bolts
and nuts removed previously
23. Secure the battery tray with the bolts and washers
removed previously.
24. Install the side weights with the bolts, washers, and
lock washers removed previously
25. Close the rear-access cover.
26. Lower the traction unit to the ground.
(Figure 61).
(Figure 61).

Storage

1. Lower the loader arms, shut off 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 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
Cleaner (page 28).
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to
Unit (page 27).
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
(page 29).
6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition of
each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs (page
7. With the spark plugs removed from the engine, pour 2
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
33).
11. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
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 fuel and used at
all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool and drain the
fuel tank using a pump-type syphon.
D. Start the engine and run it until it shuts off.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it does not start
again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
fuel over 90 days.
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Servicing the Air
Greasing the Traction
Changing the Oil
30).
Charging the Battery (page