Toro GROUNDSMASTER 455-D Operator's Manual page 46

Preparation for Seasonal Storage
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units
and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all tires to 138 kPa
(20 psi).
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil 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.
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 recharge the battery every 60 days for
24 hours 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. Install a new oil
filter.
3. Refill the oil pan with 5 l of SAE15W-40 CD
motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for
approximately two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
7. Resecure all fuel system fittings.
8. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
9. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof tape.
10. Check anti-freeze protection and add a 50/50
solution of water and Peugeot recommended anti-
freeze (Toro part No. 93-7213) as needed for
expected minimum temperature in your area.
Cutting Unit
1. Check blades and tighten blade bolts to
115–149Nm (85-110 ft-lb.).
2. Check and lubricate caster arm bushings.
3. Check and lubricate caster wheel bearings (if so
equipped). Tighten caster wheel nuts to 190–224
kPa (140-165 ft–lb.).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
6. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
7. Check and relieve tension on the drive belts.
8. Clean thoroughly the top and underside.
9. Store the machine with its wing decks lowered.
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