Storage; Preparing The Traction Unit; Preparing The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 4100 Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing the Traction Unit

1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, mower decks,
and the engine.
Important:
Do not use high-pressure water
near the Info Center or engine-control unit
(ECU), as this may cause damage.
3. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points
and wipe up any excess lubricant; refer to
Lubrication (page
6. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted,
and repair any dents in the metal body.
7. 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 charge the battery every 60 days
for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the
battery.

Preparing the Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and install
the drain plug.
2. Remove and install a new oil filter.
3. Fill engine with 10.4 L (11 US qt) of SAE 15W-40
CJ-4 motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately 2 minutes.
5. Shut off the engine.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel.
7. Secure all of the fuel-system fittings.
8. Thoroughly clean and service the air-cleaner
assembly.
9. Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof tape.
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10. Check the anti-freeze protection and add a
50/50 solution of water and ethylene glycol
anti-freeze as needed for the expected minimum
temperature in your area.
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