Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Disposing Of Waste; Storage - Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower

Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Raise the mower to the transport position.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the power take-off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. 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 of 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
(page 45)Brake Maintenance (page
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 32).
5. Grease the machine; refer to
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Oil (page 33).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page 41).
8. Change the hydraulic filter; refer to
Hydraulic System (page
9. Charge the battery; refer to
38).
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 PTO engaged and
the engine at high idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
the Cutting Blades (page
12. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow 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).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank; refer to
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
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Adjusting the Parking Brake
45).
Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page
Servicing the Engine
Checking the Tire
Servicing the
50).
Servicing the Battery (page
Servicing
55).
Servicing the Fuel Tank (page
31).
37).