Storage; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Storing The Cutting Deck - Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing the Machine for
Storage
Preparing the Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting decks,
and engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit
tires to 83 to 103 kPa (12 to 15 psi).
3. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten
them as necessary.
4. Grease all grease fittings and pivot points. Wipe
up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
6. Service the battery and cables as follows:
A. Remove the battery terminals from the
battery posts.
Note:
Always disconnect the negative
terminal first and the positive last. Always
connect the positive terminal first and the
negative last.
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 Number 505-47) or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days
for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the
battery.
Preparing the Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace
the drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new
oil filter.
3. Refill the oil pan with designated quantity of
motor oil.
4. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
position, start the engine, and run it at idle speed
for approximately 2 minutes.
5. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
position.
6. Thoroughly drain all fuel from the fuel tank, lines,
and the fuel filter/water separator assembly.
7. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
8. Secure all fuel system fittings.
9. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
10. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof tape.
11. Check the antifreeze protection and add as
needed for expected minimum temperature in
your area.

Storing the Cutting Deck

If the cutting deck is separated from the traction unit
for any length of time, install a spindle plug in the top of
the spindle to protect the spindle from dust and water.
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