Storage - Toro 30411 Groundsmaster 4100-D Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing for Seasonal
Storage
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting
units, and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the
Tire Pressure procedure in Operation, page 19.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
6. Service the battery and cables as follows:
A. Remove the battery terminals from the
battery posts.
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with
a wire brush and baking soda solution.
C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts
with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro
Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days
for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of
the battery.
Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and
install the drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new
oil filter.
3. Refill the oil pan with 8 qt (7.6 l) of SAE
10W-30 CD, CE, CF, CF-4, or CG-4 motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
7. Secure all of the fuel system fittings.
8. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
9. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof tape.
10. Check the anti freeze protection and add
a 50/50 solution of water and ethylene
glycol anti-freeze as needed for the expected
minimum temperature in your area.
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