Storage; Traction Unit; Engine - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

Storage

Traction Unit

1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units and the

engine.

2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit tires to
10–15 psi.
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.
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
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 oil filter.
3. Refill oil pan with 128 ounces of SAE 15W-40 motor
oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for approximately
two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Thoroughly drain all fuel from the fuel tank, lines and
the fuel filter/water separator assembly.
7. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
8. Re–secure all fuel system fittings.
9. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner assembly.
10. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof tape.
11. Check anti–freeze protection and add as needed for
expected minimum temperature in your area.
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