Toro Z255 Operator's Manual page 64

Maintenance
Cleaning and Storage
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake and turn the ignition key to "OFF"
to stop the engine. Remove spark plug wire.
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's 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. Service the air cleaner; refer to Air Cleaner,
page 39.
4. Grease and oil the machine; refer to Greasing
and Lubrication, page 45.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Engine Oil,
page 41.
6. Change the hydraulic fluid; refer to Hydraulic
System, page 48.
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure,
page 47.
8. Charge the battery; refer to Battery page 54.
9. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from
the underside of the mower, then wash the
mower with a garden hose.
10. Check the condition of the blades. Refer to
Cutting Blades on page 36.
11. Prepare the machine for storage when non–use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare machine for storage
as follows.
A. Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank.
Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer
62
manufacture. (1 oz. per gallon). 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 engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the
fuel tank; refer to Fuel Tank, page 44.
D. Restart engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine. Start and run
engine until it will not start. Operate primer,
if equipped on machine, several times to
ensure fuel remains in primer system.
F. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per
local codes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days.
12. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its
condition; refer to Spark Plug, page 43. With the
spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two
tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the
spark plug(s). Do not install the wire on the
spark plug(s).
13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged or
defective.
14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service
Dealer.
15. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Remove the key from the ignition
switch and keep it in a memorable place out of
reach of children or other unauthorized users.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.