Cutting Unit Maintenance; Storage; Preparing The Traction Unit For Storage; Preparing The Engine For Storage - Toro 02750 Operator's Manual

Cutting Unit Maintenance

Refer to your cutting units Operator's Manual for maintenance
procedures.

Storage

Preparing the Traction Unit for
Storage
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units, and
engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Refer to
Pressure (page 39).
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 (Toro part 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.
Preparing the Engine for
Storage
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 the oil pan with designated quantity of motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately 2 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. 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 the antifreeze protection and add antifreeze as
needed for the expected minimum temperature in your
area.
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Checking the Tire