Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Cleaning Debris From The Machine; Disposing Of Waste - Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, shut the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Lift the mower deck and secure it in the raised position.
Refer to Raising the Mower Deck into the Service
Position (page 23).
4. Clean any grass buildup under the mower deck.
5. Lower the mower deck to the operating position.
Refer to Lowering the Mower Deck to the Operating
Position (page 24).
Cleaning Debris from the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the key. Engage the parking brake.
2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass buildup on the
machine, especially around the fuel tank, engine, and
exhaust area.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the power takeoff (PTO), set the parking
position
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2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
3. Check the brake; refer to
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
5. Grease the machine; refer to
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
8. Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
9. Charge the battery; refer to
10. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as
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brake, and turn the ignition key to the O
Remove the key.
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from
the outside the engine 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.
(page 43).
Cleaner (page 32).
Oil (page 34).
Pressure (page 40).
Hydraulic Filter (page 50).
38).
underside of the mower, then wash the mower with
a garden hose.
Note: Run the machine with the blade-control switch
(PTO) engaged and the engine at high idle for 2 to
5 minutes after washing.
the Cutting Blades (page 51).
follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing 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 fuel and used at
all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Shut off the engine, wait for it to cool, and drain
the fuel tank; refer to
(page 37).
position.
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Adjusting the Parking Brake
Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page 30).
Changing the Engine
Checking the Tire
Replacing the
Charging the Battery (page
Servicing
Servicing the Fuel Tank