Cleaning; Inspecting And Cleaning The Machine; Storage; Traction Unit - Toro 08887 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Inspecting and Cleaning the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
At the completion of operation, thoroughly wash the
machine with a garden hose-without a nozzle-so that
excessive water pressure will not cause contamination
and damage to the seals and bearings.
Make sure that the cooling fins and area around the
engine cooling air intake are kept free of debris. After
cleaning, inspect the machine for possible hydraulic
fluid leaks, damage, or wear to hydraulic and mechanical
components.

Storage

Traction Unit

1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, attachments and
the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Refer to checking the tire
pressure.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe off any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped or rusted.
6. 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 for 24 hours every 60
days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
Note: The specific gravity of a fully charged
battery is 1.250.
Note: Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to
avoid quick deterioration of the charge in the battery.
To prevent the battery from freezing, make sure that
it is fully charged.

Engine

1. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to Changing
the Engine Oil and Filter.
2. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for two
minutes.
3. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly. Refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner.
4. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weather proof masking tape.
5. Check the oil filler cap, hydraulic reservoir cap and
fuel tank cap to ensure they are securely in place.
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