Storage; Storing The Battery; Preparing For Seasonal Storage - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

Installing the Front Roller
1. Pressing on the outer race only or equally on the
inner and outer race, press the first bearing into
the roller housing
Note:
Press on the outer race only or equally
on the inner and outer race.
2. Insert the spacer
3. Pressing on outer race only or equally on the
inner and outer race, press the second bearing
into the roller housing until it contacts the spacer
(Figure 73).
4. Install the roller assembly into the deck frame.
Important:
Securing the roller assembly
with a gap larger than 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)
creates a side load on the bearing and can
lead to premature bearing failure.
5. Verify that there is no more than a 1.5 mm (0.06
inch) gap between the roller assembly and the
roller-mount brackets of the deck frame.
Note:
If there is a gap over 1.5 mm (0.06 inch),
install enough 5/8-inch diameter washers to take
up the slop.
6. Torque the mounting bolt to 108 N∙m (80 ft-lb).
(Figure 73).
(Figure 73).

Storage

Storing the Battery

If you are storing the machine for more than 30
days, remove the battery and charge it fully. Store
the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent
the battery from freezing, make sure that it is fully
charged. The specific gravity of a fully charged battery
is 1.265 to 1.299.
Preparing for Seasonal
Storage
Follow these procedures whenever you store the
machine for more than 30 days.
Preparing the Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, the cutting
units, and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points;
refer to Greasing the Bearings and Bushings
(page 37).
Note:
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Note:
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. Remove the battery.
C. Slowly recharge the battery before storage
and every 60 days thereafter for 24 hours to
prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
To prevent the battery from freezing, make
sure it is fully charged. The specific gravity
of a fully charged battery is 1.265 to 1.299.
D. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with
a wire brush and baking-soda solution.
E. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts
with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part
No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
F. Store the battery on the shelf or on the
machine in a cool area. Leave the cables
disconnected if you store it on the machine.
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