Storage; Preparing The Engine; Preparing The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 360 31223 Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing the Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and install
the drain plug.
2. Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
3. Fill the engine with the designated quantity of
engine oil; refer to
Level (page 37).
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2
minutes.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines,
pump, filter, and separator. Flush the fuel tank
with clean diesel fuel and connect all fuel lines.
6. Thoroughly clean and service the air-cleaner
assembly.
7. Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof masking tape.
8. Check the oil-filler cap and fuel-tank cap to
ensure that they are securely in place.

Preparing the Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, the deck, and
the engine, paying special attention to the
following areas:
•
Radiator and radiator screen
•
Counterbalance springs
•
PTO-shaft assembly
•
All grease fittings and pivot points
•
Inside of the control box (Remove the control
panel for access.)
•
Beneath the seat plate and the top of the
transmission
2. Check and adjust the tire pressure; refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure (page
3. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten
them as necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission bypass-valve pins. Wipe off 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.
37).
Checking the Engine-Oil
45).
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 for 24 hours every
60 days to prevent lead sulfation of the
battery.
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