Disposing Of Waste; Storage; Cleaning And Storage - Toro 74891 Operator's Manual

7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the
process.
8. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove
excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, 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 blade-control switch (PTO), set the
parking brake, turn the ignition key to the O
and 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 parking brake operation; refer to
the Parking Brake (page
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 30).
5. Grease the machine; refer to
(page 29).
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Oil and the Engine-Oil Filter (page
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page 37).
8. Change the hydraulic fluid and filter; refer to
the Hydraulic Filter and Fluid (page
9. Charge the battery; refer to
36).
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 blade-control switch
(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).
48
position,
FF
Operating
18).
Servicing the Air
Greasing the Bearings
Changing the Engine
32).
Checking the Tire
Changing
38).
Charging the Battery (page
Servicing
40).