Toro 20016 Cleaning the Mower, Preparing the Mower for Storage, Folding the Handle

5.Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure 33).

Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing.

6.Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅m).

Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅m) is very tight. While holding the blade with a block of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.

Cleaning the Mower

The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing.

•Wear eye protection.

•Stay in the operating position (behind the handle).

•Do not allow bystanders in the area.

1.With the engine running on a flat paved surface, spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel (Figure 34).

The water will splash into the path of the blade, cleaning out the clippings.

Figure 34

2.When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the mower to a dry area.

3.Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting.

Storage

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

Preparing the Mower for Storage

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.Prime the engine and start it again.

5.Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.

6.Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post.

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.

Folding the Handle

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.

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