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 neutral position
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Lift the mower deck and secure in the raised position.
Refer to Raising the Mower Deck into Service Position
(page 20).
4. Clean any grass build-up under the mower deck.
5. Lower the mower deck to the operating position.
Refer to Lowering the Mower Deck to the Operating
Position (page 21).
Cleaning Debris from the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop 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 build-up on the
machine, especially around the fuel tank, around the
engine and exhaust area.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, 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 take off (blade control switch
(PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key
to Off. Remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from
the outside of 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.
3. Check the brake; refer to Servicing the Brake in the
Maintenance Section.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner in the Maintenance Section.
5. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing and Lubrication
in the Maintenance Section.
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the Engine
Oil in the Maintenance Section.
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure in the Maintenance Section.
8. Change the hydraulic filters; refer to Servicing the
Hydraulic System in the Maintenance Section.
9. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery in
the Maintenance Section.
10. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
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.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to Servicing
the Cutting Blades in the Maintenance Section.
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as
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).
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