Cleaning And Storage - Toro Sitework Systems Dingo 322 Operator's Manual

Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32 F
(0 C).
1. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 34.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the
battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4
amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery.
3. Install the filler caps after the battery is fully
charged.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from the battery.

Cleaning and Storage

1. Lower the loader arms and stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of
the entire traction unit, especially the engine.
Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder head fins and blower housing.
IMPORTANT: You can wash the traction unit
with mild detergent and water. Do not
pressure wash the traction unit. Avoid
excessive use of water, especially near the
control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps, and
motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 26.
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the
Traction Unit, page 30.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 28.
6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition
of each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs,
page 29.
7. With the spark plugs removed from the engine,
pour two tablespoons of engine oil into each
spark plug hole.
8. Place rags over the spark plug holes to catch any
oil spray, then use the starter to crank the engine
and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the
wires on the spark plugs.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure,
page 16.
11. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery,
page 34.
12. For long-term storage (more than 90 days) add
stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the tanks
(1 oz. per gallon).
A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned
fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes).
B. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain
the fuel tanks; refer to Fuel Tanks, page 32.
C. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
D. Restart the engine with the choke on until
engine will not restart.
E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle according
to local codes.
Note: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
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