Operator's Manual

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Seasonal Storage
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting unit and the
engine, paying special attention to these areas:
• radiator screen
• underneath the cutting unit
• under the cutting unit belt covers
• counterbalance springs
• P.T.O. Shaft Assembly
• all grease fittings and pivot points
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit tires to
21 psi (145 kPa).
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the cutting unit’s blades.
Reinstall the blades and torque the blade fasteners to
specifications.
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points. Wipe
up any excess lubricant.
6. Ensure that the P.T.O. belt remains in the disengaged
position so that the P.T.O. belt does not take a “set.”
7. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped, or rusted. Repair any dents
in the metal body.
8. Service the battery and cables as follows:
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 every 60 days for 24
hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the
drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new oil filter.
3. Remove fill cap and add 4 quarts (3.8 l) of SAE
10W–30 CD, CE, CF, CF–4 or CG–4 classification oil
until level reaches FULL mark on dipstick. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for approximately
two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Thoroughly drain all fuel from the fuel tank, lines, fuel
pump filter, and the fuel filter/water separator assembly.
7. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
8. Secure all fuel system fittings.
9. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner assembly.
10. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof tape.
11. Check anti-freeze protection and add as needed for
expected minimum temperature in your area.