Toro 20332 Operation Manual - Page 18

Storage Folding the Handle Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame. • 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. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. Note: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than 90 days. 3. Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel. 4. Start the engine again. 5. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry. 6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 7. 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. 8. Loosely install the spark plug. 9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 10. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger an 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 (electric-start models only). WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Remove the ignition key (electric-start model only). 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. 3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 29. Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the handle. Figure 29 4. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above. Removing the Mower from Storage 1. Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start models only). 2. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 18