Cleaning And Storage - Toro ProCore 648 Operator's Manual

Cleaning and Storage

1. Set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to off.
Remove spark plug wire. Remove the key.
2. Remove grass, 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's 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. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner.
4. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil.
5. Change the hydraulic filter; refer to Servicing the
Hydraulic System.
6. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure.
7. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery.
Note: Run the machine with the engine at high idle for 2
to 5 minutes after washing.
8. Check the condition of the tines. Refer to Servicing the
Tines.
9. Prepare the machine for storage when non–use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare machine for storage as follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through
the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank;
refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank.
D. Restart engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine. Start and run engine until it will
not start.
F. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important
Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline
over 90 days.
10. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition; refer
to Servicing the Spark Plugs. With the spark plugs
removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of
engine oil into each spark plug hole. Now use the
starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside
the cylinders. Install the spark plugs. Do not install the
wires on the spark plugs.
11. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
12. Wash and dry entire unit. Remove tines, clean and oil.
Spray light oil mist on coring head bearings (crank &
damper links).
13. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Distributor.
14. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it out of reach of children or other unauthorized
users.
15. Secure service latch if the aerator is to be stored for
more than a couple days.
16. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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