Storage; Machine; Engine - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

system oil is available in 20 ml (2/3 oz) bottles. One bottle is
sufficient for 15-22 1iters (4-6 gallons) of hydraulic oil. Order
part number 44-2500 from your authorized Toro distributor.
1. Lower the deck to the shop floor, set the parking brake,
and turn engine off.
2. Block the two rear wheels.
3. Jack up both sides of the front axle and support it with
jack stands.
4. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil filter and
remove the filter (Figure 71).
Figure 71
1. Filter
2. Return line
5. Remove the tube that connects the axle housing to the
transmission and allow the oil to flow into a drain pan.
6. Install a new hydraulic oil filter and connect the tube
between axle housing and transmission.
7. Fill the axle (reservoir) to the proper level; refer to
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid.
8. Remove jack stands.
9. Start the engine, cycle the steering and lift cylinders,
and check for oil leaks. Allow the engine to run for
about five minutes, then shut it off.
10. After two minutes, check the level of the hydraulic
fluid; refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid.
3. Suction line

Storage

Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, deck and the engine,
paying special attention to these areas:
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Radiator and radiator screen
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Underneath the deck
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Under the deck belt covers
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Counterbalance springs
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PTO shaft assembly
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All grease fittings and pivot points
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Remove the control panel and clean out inside of
the control box
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Beneath the seat plate and top of the transmission
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all machine tires to 20
psi.
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the mower blades.
Install the blades and torque the blade fasteners to
85-110 ft-lb (115-149 N⋅m).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten them as
necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission by-pass valve pins. Wipe off 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:
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 for 24 hours every 60
days 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 filter.
3. Refill the engine with 3.8 liters (4 quarts) of
recommended motor oil. Refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for two minutes.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, pump,
filter, and separator. Flush the fuel tank with clean
diesel fuel and connect all fuel lines.
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