Storage; Traction Unit; Engine - Toro 03806 Operator's Manual

Storage

Traction Unit

1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units and
the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all tires to 15-20 psi.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped, or rusted. Repair any
dents in the metal body.
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 every 60 days for 24
hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from 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. Refill oil pan with 7.5 qts. (7 l) of SAE10W-30 CD,
CE, CF, CF-4, or CG-4 motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for
approximately two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
7. Secure all fuel system fittings.
8. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
9. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof tape.
10. Check anti freeze protection and add a 50/50
solution of water and anti freeze as needed for
expected minimum temperature in your area.
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