Seasonal Storage; Traction Unit; Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 328-D 30630 Operator's Manual

with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Seasonal Storage

Traction Unit

1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting unit
and the engine, paying special attention to these
areas:
• Radiator screen
• Underneath the cutting unit
• Under the cutting unit belt covers
• Counterbalance springs
• Power take-off shaft sssembly
• All grease fittings and pivot points
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit
tires to 21 psi (145 kPa).
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the cutting unit's
blades. Reinstall the blades and torque the blade
fasteners to specifications.
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
6. Ensure that the power take-off belt remains in the
disengaged position so that the power take-off.
belt does not take a "set."
7. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
8. 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.

Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace
the drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new
oil filter.
3. Remove fill cap and add 4 quarts (3.8 l) of SAE
10W-30 CD, CE, CF, CF-4 or CG-4 classification
oil until the level reaches FULL mark on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for
approximately two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Thoroughly drain all fuel from the fuel tank,
lines, fuel pump filter, and the fuel filter/water
separator assembly.
7. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
8. Secure all fuel system fittings.
9. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
10. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof tape.
11. Check anti-freeze protection and add as needed
for expected minimum temperature in your area.
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