Cleaning; Washing The Machine; Storage; Storage Safety - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Washing the Machine

Wash the machine as needed using water alone
or with a mild detergent. You may use a rag when
washing the machine.
Important:
Do not use brackish or reclaimed
water to clean the machine.
Important:
Do not use power-washing equipment
to wash the machine. Power-washing equipment
may damage the electrical system, loosen
important decals, or wash away necessary grease
at friction points. Avoid excessive use of water
near the control panel, engine, and battery.
Important:
Do not wash the machine with the
engine running. Washing the machine with the
engine running may result in internal engine
damage.

Storage

Storage Safety

•
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.

Preparing the Traction Unit

1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units,
and the engine.
3. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten them
as necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up 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; refer
to Servicing the Battery (page
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 charge the battery every 60 days
for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the
battery.

Preparing the 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 engine with specified motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately 2 minutes.
5. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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