Storage; Traction Unit; Engine - Toro 30343 Operator's Manual

the hydraulic system oil is available in 2/3 oz. (20 ml)
bottles. One bottle is sufficient for 4–6 gal (15–22 1)
of hydraulic oil. Order part no. 44–2500 from your
authorized Toro distributor.
1. Lower deck to shop floor, set parking brake, and
turn engine OFF. Block the two rear wheels.
2. Jack up both sides of the front axle and support it
with jack stands.
3. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil filter and
remove the filter (Figure 56).
Figure 56
1. Filter
2. Return line
4. Remove the tube that connects the axle housing to
the transmission and allow the oil to flow into a
drain pan.
5. Install new hydraulic oil filter and connect the tube
between axle housing and transmission. Fill axle
(reservoir) to proper level (approximately 6 quarts);
refer to Check Hydraulic System Fluid. Remove jack
stands.
6. Start engine, cycle steering and lift cylinders, and
check for oil leaks. allow engine to run for about five
minute. Then shut engine off.
7. After two minutes, check level of transmission fluid;
refer to Check Hydraulic System Fluid.
3. Suction line

Storage

Traction Unit

1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, deck and the
engine, paying special attention to these areas:
• radiator and radiator screen
• underneath the deck
• under the deck belt covers
• counterbalance springs
• P.T.O. Shaft Assembly
• all grease fittings and pivot points
• remove control panel and clean out inside of the
control box
• beneath seat plate and top of transmission
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit tires
to 20 psi.
3. Remove, sharpen and balance the deck's blades.
Reinstall the blades and torque the blade fasteners to
85-110 ft-lb (115-149 Nm).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten 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 recommended motor oil. Refer
to Changing Crankcase Oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for two
minutes.
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