Storage; Preparing The Traction Unit; Preparing The Engine; Cutting Deck - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing the Traction Unit

1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units,
and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
3. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten
them as necessary.
4. Grease 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 (Part
Number 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.
7. Engage the transport latches (Groundsmaster
4700–D only).

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. Refill the oil pan with 5.7 L (6 US qt) of SAE
15W-40 CH-4, CI-4, higher motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately 2 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
Checking the
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anti-freeze as needed for the expected minimum
temperature in your area.

Cutting Deck

If the cutting deck is separated from the traction unit
for any length of time, install a spindle plug in the top of
the spindle to protect the spindle from dust and water.
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