Cleaning; Waste Disposal; Storage; Engine - Toro 31202 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Waste Disposal

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.

Storage

Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the
drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new filter.
3. Refill the engine with the designated quantity of motor
oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for two minutes.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, pump,
filter, and separator. Flush the fuel tank with clean
diesel fuel and connect all fuel lines.
6. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner assembly.
7. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weather proof masking tape.
8. Check the oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to ensure they
are securely in place.

Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, deck and the engine,
paying special attention to these areas:
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Radiator and radiator screen
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Counterbalance springs
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PTO shaft assembly
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All grease fittings and pivot points
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Remove the control panel and clean out inside of
the control box
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Beneath the seat plate and top of the transmission
2. Check and adjust front and rear tire pressure; refer to
Checking Tire Pressure.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten them as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission by-pass valve pins. Wipe off 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 for 24 hours every 60
days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
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