Preparing The Engine; Storing The Battery - Toro Reelmaster 5010-H Operator's Manual

Preparing the 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. Fill the engine with specified motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately 2 minutes.
5. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean 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 antifreeze protection and add a
50/50 solution of water and ethylene glycol
antifreeze as needed for the expected minimum
temperature in your area.

Storing the Battery

If you are storing the machine for more than 30 days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Store it either
on the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if they are stored on the machine.
Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid
quick deterioration of the charge in the battery. To
prevent the battery from freezing, ensure that it is
fully charged. The specific gravity of a fully charged
battery is 1.265 to 1.299.
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