Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses; Storage - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

Checking the Hydraulic Lines
and Hoses
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury.
• Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin
hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
• Get immediate medical help if fluid is injected
into skin.
Check the hydraulic lines and hoses daily for leaks, kinked
lines, loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather
deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all necessary
repairs before operating.

Storage

If you wish to store the machine for a long period of time, the
following steps should be performed prior to storage:
1. Remove accumulations of dirt and old grass clippings.
Sharpen the reels and bedknives, if necessary; refer to
the Cutting Unit Operator's Manual. Use a rust preventive
on bedknives and reel blades. Grease and oil all
lubrication points; refer to Lubrication.
2. Block up the wheels to remove any weight on the tires.
3. Drain and replace the hydraulic fluid and filter and
inspect the hydraulic lines and fittings. Replace, if
necessary; refer to Changing the Hydraulic Oil and
Filter and Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses.
4. All fuel should be removed from the fuel tank. Run the
engine until it stops from lack of fuel. Replace the fuel
filter; refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter.
5. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from the
crankcase. Refill it with fresh oil; refer to Changing
the Engine Oil and Filter.
6. Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head
fins, and blower housing.
7. Remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store
it on the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if it is stored on the machine. Store
the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery.
8. If possible, store the machine in a warm, dry location.
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