Storage; Machine; Engine - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

1. Lower the deck to the shop floor, set the parking brake,
and turn engine off.
2. Block the 2 rear wheels.
3. Jack up both sides of the front axle and support it with
jack stands.
4. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil filter and
remove the filter (Figure
Figure 71
1. Filter
2. Return line
5. Remove the tube that connects the axle housing to the
transmission and allow the oil to flow into a drain pan.
6. Install a new hydraulic-oil filter and connect the tube
between axle housing and the transmission.
7. Fill the axle (reservoir) to the proper level; refer to
Checking the Hydraulic System (page
8. Remove jack stands.
9. Start the engine, cycle the steering and lift cylinders,
and check for oil leaks. Allow the engine to run for
about 5 minutes, then shut it off.
10. After 2 minutes, check the level of the hydraulic fluid;
refer to Checking the Hydraulic System (page
71).
3. Suction line
28).
28).

Storage

Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, deck and the engine,
paying special attention to these areas:
•
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
•
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 the tire pressure. Inflate all machine tires to 138
kPa (20 psi).
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance the mower blades.
Install the blades and torque the blade fasteners to
85-110 ft-lb (115-149 N-m).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten them as
necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission bypass-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 charge 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 and install a new filter.
3. Refill the engine with 3.8 L (4 qt) of recommended
motor oil. Refer to
Filter (page 43).
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2 minutes.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, pump,
filter, and separator.
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Changing the Engine Oil And