Storage; Machine; Engine - Toro 30360 Operator's Manual

Storage

Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, deck and the engine,
paying special attention to these areas:
• Radiator and radiator screen
• Underneath the deck
• Under the deck belt covers
• Counterbalance springs
• PTO shaft assembly
• All grease fittings and pivot points
• Remove the control panel and clean out inside
of the control box
• Beneath the seat plate and top of the transmission
2. Check and adjust front and rear tractor tire pressure;
refer to Checking Tire Pressure in , page .
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the mower blades.
Install the blades and torque the blade fasteners to
85-110 ft-lb (115-149 N⋅m).
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 (Figure 80)
to 265 ft-lb (359 N⋅m).
Figure 80
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:
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.

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 filter.
3. Refill the engine with 4 quarts (3.8 l) of recommended
motor oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil in ,
page .
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for two
minutes.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, pump,
filter, and separator. Flush the fuel tank with clean
diesel fuel and connect all fuel lines.
6. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
7. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weather proof masking tape.
8. Check the oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to ensure
they are securely in place.
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