Storage; Preparing The Machine; Preparing The Engine; Storing The Battery - Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing the Machine

1. Park the machine on a level surface; engage the
parking brake; shut off the engine; remove the
key; and wait for all movement to stop before
leaving the machine.
2. 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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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
3. Check and adjust the air pressure in the tires;
refer to Checking the Air Pressure in the Tires
(page 26).
4. Remove, sharpen, balance, and install the
mower blades; refer to the Operator's Manual
for your mower deck.
5. Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as
necessary.
6. Lubricate all grease fittings and apply oil to pivot
points and the transmission bypass-valve pins.
Wipe clean any excess lubricant.
7. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.

Preparing the Engine

1. Change the engine oil and oil filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (page
2. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2
minutes.
3. Shut off the engine.
4. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines,
pump, filter, and separator.
5. Flush the fuel tank with clean diesel fuel and
connect all fuel lines.
6. Service the air-cleaner assembly; refer to
Servicing the Air Cleaner (page
7. Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof masking tape.
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Storing the Battery

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Secure all fuel-system fittings.
Check the anti-freeze protection level of the
cooling system and adjust the concentration of
the coolant as needed for expected minimum
temperature in your area.
Check that the oil-filler cap and fuel-tank cap are
installed securely.
Service the battery and cables as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative terminal first and
the positive last.
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) 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.
Note:
Charge the battery in an open,
well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and flames. Unplug the charger before
connecting or disconnecting the battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Store the battery on the shelf on the machine.
Leave the cables disconnected if you store the
battery in the machine.
Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid
quick deterioration of the charge in the battery.
To prevent the battery from freezing, fully charge
it. The electrolyte specific gravity of a fully charged
battery is between 1.265 to 1.299.