Toro 14AQ81RP544, 14AK81RK544 manual Off-Season Storage, Engine

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SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR on page 21 of this manual before storing for an extended period.

Engine

If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure:

•Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine.

•Change the oil and filter while the engine is still warm from operation. Refer to Changing Engine OIl on page 22.

•The fuel system must be completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL®to prevent deterioration. If you choose to use a stabilizer, follow the manufacturers recommendations, and add the correct amount for the capacity of the fuel system. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor.

To empty the system, run the engine until the tank and system are empty.

WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.

•Remove the spark plug. Add one tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Install the plug, but do not reconnect the plug wire. Crank the engine two or three revolutions.

•Store the engine in a clean, dry place.

WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

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Contents GT2200 & GT2300 Garden Tractors ManualOperator’sForm No Model No. 14AQ81RP744 Model No. 14AK81RK744FINDING MODEL NUMBER TABLE OF CONTENTSContent CUSTOMER SUPPORTSECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES California Proposition 65 WarningGENERAL OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION DO NOTTOWING SERVICECHILDREN SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINEGENERAL SERVICE READ OPERATORS MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING SECTION 2 SAFETY LABELSASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING DANGERSECTION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS SLOWSECTION 4 SLOPE GAUGE Gas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Battery CablesSECTION 5 TRACTOR SET-UP Tire PressureGauge Wheels Roller Model GT2300Setting the Gauge Wheels and Roller SECTION 6 KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR D E FI J K L Throttle Control Ignition Switch ModuleSeat Adjustment Lever Choke ControlElectric PTO Blade Engage Knob Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour MeterBattery Cruise Control LeverReverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SystemSECTION 7 OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODEStopping the Engine Using the Deck Lift LeverStarting the Engine Driving The TractorEngaging the Parking Brake Setting The Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Moving The Tractor ManuallyFront View Engaging the PTO BladesMowing Top ViewLeveling the Deck SECTION 8 MAKING ADJUSTMENTSSeat Adjustment Front To RearParking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentEngine Oil SECTION 9 MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOREngine Checking the Oil LevelChanging the Oil Filter Changing the Engine OilDraining the Oil Re-filling the Crankcase with OilAir Filter PrecleanerService Paper Element Spark PlugsFuel Filter Cleaning the Engine And DeckHydrostatic Transmission Deck Wash System Model GT2300 OnlyFront Wheels LubricationEngine Pivot Points & LinkageFuse SECTION 10 SERVICETires Cutting BladesCutting Deck Removal BatteryCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Battery Jump StartingPivoting Idler Pulley Changing the Deck BeltBelt Guard Idler BracketElectric PTO Clutch Idler PulleysSECTION 11 OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 12 MAINTENANCE CHART Possible Causes SECTION 13 TROUBLESHOOTINGTrouble Corrective ActionGT2200 SECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONSDimensions GT2300Page MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Toro Company MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FORLAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS In the U.S.A. or Canada