Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Cleaning Debris From The Machine; Disposing Of Waste - Toro 74312 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
position to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
3. Lift the mower deck and secure it in the raised
position. Refer to
the Service Position (page
4. Clean any grass buildup under the mower deck.
5. Lower the mower deck to the operating position.
Refer to Lowering the Mower Deck to the
Operating Position (page
Cleaning Debris from the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove the key. Engage the parking
brake.
2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass buildup on
the machine, especially around the fuel tank,
engine, and exhaust area.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
EUTRAL
Raising the Mower Deck into
17).
18).

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the power takeoff (PTO), engage the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially
the engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and
chaff from the outside the engine cylinder head
fins and blower housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use
of water, especially near the control panel,
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
3. Check the brake; refer to
Brake (page 45).
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
5. Grease the machine; refer to
31).
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
8. Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
the Hydraulic Filter (page
9. Charge the battery; refer to
(page 40).
10. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt
from the underside of the mower, then wash the
mower with a garden hose.
Note:
Run the machine with the blade-control
switch (PTO) engaged and the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Inspecting the Blades (page
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine
as follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the
tank. Follow the mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use
an alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and
used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
60
Adjusting the Parking
Servicing the Air
34).
Lubrication (page
Changing the
36).
Checking the
43).
Replacing
54).
Charging the Battery
55).