Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Waste Disposal; Storage - Toro 30363N Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning Under the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Raise the mower to the transport position.
4. Raise the front of the machine by using jack stands.
5. Thoroughly clean the underside of the mower with
water.

Waste Disposal

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

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 and adjust front and rear tractor tire pressure;
refer to Checking Tire Pressure.
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the mower blades.
Install the blades and torque the blade fasteners to
115-149 N-m (85-110 ft-lb).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten them as
necessary. Especially torque the 6 bolts securing the
mower deck frame to the traction unit (Figure 79) to
359 N-m (265 ft-lb).
Right side not shown.
1. Bolts
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:
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Figure 79