Storage; Machine; Engine - Toro 30487N Operator's Manual

Storage

Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, deck and the engine,
paying special attention to these areas:
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Radiator and radiator screen
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Underneath the deck
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Under the deck belt covers
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Counterbalance springs
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PTO shaft assembly
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All grease fittings and pivot points
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Remove the control panel and clean out inside of
the control box
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Beneath the seat plate and top of the transmission
2. Check and adjust front and rear tractor tire pressure;
refer to Checking the Tire Pressure (page
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the mower blades.
Install the blades and torque the blade fasteners to
115-149 N-m (85-110 ft-lb).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten them as
necessary. Especially torque the 6 bolts securing the
mower deck frame to the traction unit
359 N-m (265 ft-lb).
Figure 66
Right side not shown.
1. Bolts
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission by-pass valve pins. Wipe off any excess
lubricant.
6. Lightly sand and use touch up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped or rusted. Repair any dents
in the metal body.
7. Service the battery and cables as follows:

Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the
2. Replace the oil filter.
3. Fill the engine with the recommended motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2 minutes.
43).
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, pump,
6. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner assembly.
7. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
(Figure 66) to
8. Check the oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to ensure that
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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 recharge the battery for 24 hours every 60
days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
drain plug.
filter, and separator. Flush the fuel tank with clean
diesel fuel and connect all fuel lines.
weather proof masking tape.
they are securely in place.