Toro 20058, Operator'S Manual

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3352-864 Rev B

Storage

Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.

Warning

If you leave the key in the ignition switch,

someone could accidently start the engine and

seriously injure you or bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch before

you service, transport, or store your mower.

Preparing the Mower for

Storage

Warning

Gasoline vapors can explode.

S

Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.

S

Do not store the mower in an enclosure near

an open flame.

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Allow the engine to cool before storing it.

1.

On the last refueling of the year, add fuel

stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine

manufacturer.

2.

Run the mower until the engine stops from

running out of fuel.

3.

Prime the engine and start it again.

4.

Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you

can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.

5.

Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

6.

Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil

through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope

slowly

 several times to distribute oil throughout the

cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the

off-season.

7.

Loosely install the spark plug.

8.

Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.

9.

Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the

battery charger and store the mower in an unheated

area. If you must store the mower in a heated area,

you must charge the battery every 90 days.

Folding the Handle

1.

Remove the

lower handle knobs

and lock washers.

2.

Detach the

handle brackets

(A) from the lower

handle sides.

A

m-8097

Note:

 Attach the lock washers and lower handle

knobs onto the bolts in the handle to prevent

losing them.

3.

Rotate the handle forward.

A.

B.

m-8110

m-8109

4.

To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the

Handle on page 6.

Removing the Mower from

Storage

1.

Remove the spark plug and pull the recoil start

handle a few times to blow the excess oil from the

cylinder.

2.

Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque

wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N

m).

3.

Charge the battery.

4.

Connect the wire to the spark plug.