Servicing The Grass Collector; Cleaning And Storing The Tractor - Toro 74571 M74571 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Grass Collector

Removing the Grass Collector
1. Use 2 hands to tip the grass collector forward (Fig. 39).
Figure 39
2. Carefully slide the assembly rearward off the support
brackets.
Installing the Grass Collector
1. Lift the grass collector assembly with 2 hands.
2. Tip the collector forward approximately 40 degrees and
slide it onto the 2 support brackets at the rear of the
tractor (Fig. 39).
Note: Ensure that the arrow on the top of the grass
collector aligns with the arrow on the tractor. The mower
will not function when the grass collector is not in place.
Cleaning the Grass Collector and Tunnel
If the holes on the grass collector bag become clogged with
dirt and grass or if the full-bag sensor is dirty, clean the
collector.
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Remove the grass collector; refer to Removing the
Grass Collector on page 36.
6. Clean the collector bag with pressurized water.
7. Wipe the area around the full-bag sensor.
8. Ensure that the bag on demand is in the bagging mode
and clean the inside of the tunnel all the way to the
mower.
9. Install the grass collector; refer to Installing the Grass
Collector on page 36.
Note: Allow the bag to dry thoroughly before installing it.
Cleaning and Storing the
Tractor
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Remove the grass collector and clean it; refer to Grass
Collector on page 36.
6. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire tractor, especially the engine.
Clean the dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine
cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important You can wash the tractor with a mild
detergent and water. Do not use pressurized liquids to wash
the tractor. Pressurized liquids may damage the electrical
system or wash away necessary grease at the friction
points. Avoid using water excessively, especially near the
control panel, lights, engine, and battery.
7. Check the brake; refer to Brake on page 24.
8. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner on page 31.
9. Grease the chassis; refer to Greasing and Lubricating
the Tractor on page 25.
10. Change the engine oil and filter; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil on page 23.
11. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure on page 24.
12. When storing the tractor over 30 days, prepare it as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to the
fuel in the tank according to the 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 gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank on page 30.
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
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