Cleaning The Suspension System; Disposing Of Waste; Storage; Cleaning And Storage - Toro 75210 Operator's Manual

4. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
6. Engage the blade-control switch and let the
mower run for 1 to 3 minutes.
7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note:
If the mower is not clean after 1 washing,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then,
repeat the process.
9. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to
remove excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting
could expose you and others to thrown
objects or blade contact. Contact with a
blade or thrown debris can cause injury
or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using
mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in the
mower.
Cleaning the Suspension
System
Note:
Do not clean the shock assemblies with
pressurized water (Figure

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
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Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO),
engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key
to the O
FF
2. Remove grass clippings, 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 cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
Important:
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. Check the parking brake operation; refer to
Operating the Parking Brake (page
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
6. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
7. Charge the battery; refer to
(page 38).
8. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt
from the underside of the mower, then wash the
mower with a garden hose.
Note:
Run the machine with the blade-control
switch (PTO) engaged and the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
9. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
10. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for
storage as follows:
A. Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the
tank. Follow mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use
an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
g195820
methanol).
Note:
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and
used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and
drain the fuel tank.
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position, and remove the key.
You can wash the machine with
Servicing the Air
33).
34).
Checking the
40).
Charging the Battery
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
19).
Changing the
40).