Storage; Storing The Battery; Preparing The Machine - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

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5. Remove jack stands and lower the machine.
6. Add the specified hydraulic fluid into the fill tube
(Figure 85 in Checking the Hydraulic System and Fluid
Level (page 60)) until the fluid level in the transaxle
housing (reservoir) shows at the midpoint between the
upper and lower marks of the dipstick
Checking the Hydraulic System and Fluid Level (page
60)); refer to Hydraulic Fluid Specification (page
Important: Do not fill the transaxle housing
with hydraulic fluid above the upper mark of the
dipstick.
7. Start the engine, cycle the steering wheel and deck-lift
cylinders, and check for oil leaks. Allow the engine to
run for about 5 minutes, then shut it off.
8. After 2 minutes, check the level of the hydraulic fluid;
refer to Checking the Hydraulic System and Fluid Level
(page 60).

Storage

Storing the Battery

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Service the battery and cables as follows:
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Store the battery on the shelf on the machine.
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Leave the cables disconnected if the battery is stored in
the machine.
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Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery.
(Figure 84 in
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To prevent the battery from freezing, ensure that it is fully
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charged. The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a fully
charged battery is between 1.265 to 1.299.

Preparing the Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, deck and the engine,
2. Check and adjust the air pressure in the tires; refer to
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the mower blades; refer
4. Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as necessary.
5. Lubricate all grease fittings and apply oil to pivot points
6. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted areas
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1. Remove the battery terminals from the battery
posts.
2. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire
brush and baking-soda solution.
3. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with
Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
4. If you plant to store the machine more than 30
days, remove the battery and charge it fully.
Note: Slowly charge the battery for 24 hours every
60 days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
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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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
Checking the Air Pressure in the Tires (page 26)
to the Operator's Manual for your mower deck.
and the transmission bypass-valve pins. Wipe clean any
excess lubricant.
that are scratched, chipped or rusted. Repair any dents
in the metal body.