Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Waste Disposal; Storage - Toro 74923TE Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning Under the Mower

Service Interval: After each use
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position,
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Raise the mower to the transport position.

Waste Disposal

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the power take off (blade control switch
(PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key
to Off. Remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from
the outside of the engine cylinder head fins and blower
housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps,
and motors.
3. Check the brake; refer to
Adjusting the Parking Brake (page 47).
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 35).
5. Grease the machine; refer to
Greasing and Lubrication (page 33).
6. Change the engine oil; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 37).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure (page 44).
8. Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
Replacing the Hydraulic Filters and Hydraulic Oil (page 53).
9. Charge the battery; refer to
Charging the Battery (page 42).
10. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
underside of the mower, then wash the mower with
a garden hose.
Note: Run the machine with the blade control switch
(PTO) engaged and the engine at high idle for 2 to
5 minutes after washing.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page 56).
12. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at
all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
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