Cleaning And Storage - Toro Dingo 323 Operator's Manual

1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, to ensure that
the fuel tanks drain completely.
2. Lower the loader arms and stop the engine. Remove
the key.
3. Shut off the fuel valve in the hose near the bottom of
each fuel tank as illustrated in Figure 26.
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Figure 26
1. Fuel valve, open
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up
the fuel line away from the filter.
5. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter, open the fuel
valves, and allow the gasoline to drain into a gas can
or drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tanks are empty.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
7. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
the fuel line.
8. Open the fuel valve in the hose near the bottom of
each fuel tank as illustrated in Figure 26.

Cleaning and Storage

1. Lower the loader arms and stop the engine. Remove
the key.
2. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire traction unit, especially the engine. Clean dirt
and chaff from the outside of the engine's cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
Important You can wash the traction unit with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the traction
unit. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the
control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 22.
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2. Fuel valve closed
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4. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the Traction
Unit, page 22.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 23.
6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition of
each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs, page 25.
7. With the spark plugs removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into each spark plug
hole.
8. Place rags over the spark plug holes to catch any oil
spray, then use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the wires on
the spark plugs.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure, page 14.
11. Charge the battery; refer to the Setup section.
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer (1 oz. per gal.). Do not use
an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tanks; refer to Draining Fuel Tanks, page 27.
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important
Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline
over 90 days.
13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
15. Store the traction unit in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it in a memorable place.
16. Cover the traction unit to protect it and keep it clean.
Important When removing the traction unit from
storage, charge the battery; refer to the Setup section.