Storage; Preparing For Seasonal Storage - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Note:
Remove the blades and sharpen them
on a grinder. After sharpening the cutting edges,
install the blade with the anti-scalp cup and
blade bolt; refer to Removing and Installing the
Cutting-Unit Blade(s) (page 65).
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Storage

Preparing for Seasonal
Storage
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units,
and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten them
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.
7. Engage the transport latches (Groundsmaster
4700-D machines only).
Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and install
the drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new
oil filter.
3. Fill the oil pan with motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately 2 minutes.
5. Shut off the engine.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
7. Secure all of the 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.
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