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toroman

Joined: Dec 20, 2003
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Older model Toro
Original Message Jan 17, 2005 5:20 am

Dear Sirs,

Been thinking of leaving my 8/26 (1979) snowthrower outside and chained. Would I have to put a special oil in it ? Furthermore what would be the big disadvatages ?(It now has a cozy place in my garage)

Thanks

Jim

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Marshall

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Joined: Sep 15, 2002
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Re: Older model Toro
Reply #1 Jan 17, 2005 6:41 am

Welcome Toroman,

Use synthetic oil, keep fuel stabilizer in your gas and keep your tank full, keep all of your cables and parts that could potentially corrode, lubed real good as well. I would also keep it covered if I were you.

MountainMan

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Location: Connecticut
Joined: Feb 18, 2003
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Re: Older model Toro
Reply #2 Jan 17, 2005 8:27 am

I left my older Sears machine under a deck for my fist year in my house ( No Shed). Only problem was a partially frozen recoil, and a frozen auger once, easily remedied. Put a cheap tarp over it and save a few headachs, just wait a few minutes for it to COOL OFF

before throwing plastic on it.

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ChrisS

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Re: Older model Toro
Reply #3 Jan 17, 2005 2:25 pm

Cosmetically my Honda has aged tremendously in appearance due to doing this very thing to it. I regret it but had no choice. If given a choice I would never do it again.

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.

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