Storage; Storing The Battery; Preparing For Seasonal Storage - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

Installing the Front Roller
1. Pressing on the outer race only or equally on the inner
and outer race, press the first bearing into the roller
housing (Figure 70).
Note: Press on the outer race only or equally on the
inner and outer race.
2. Insert the spacer (Figure
3. Pressing on outer race only or equally on the inner
and outer race, press the second bearing into the roller
housing until it contacts the spacer
4. Install the roller assembly into the deck frame.
Important: Securing the roller assembly with a
gap larger than 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) creates a side
load on the bearing and can lead to premature
bearing failure.
5. Verify that there is no more than a 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)
gap between the roller assembly and the roller-mount
brackets of the deck frame.
Note: If there is a gap over 1.5 mm (0.06 inch), install
enough 5/8-inch diameter washers to take up the slop.
6. Torque the mounting bolt to 108 N∙m (80 ft-lb).
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(Figure 70).

Storage

Storing the Battery

If you are storing the machine for more than 30 days, remove
the battery and charge it fully. Store the battery in a cool
atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the charge in the
battery. To prevent the battery from freezing, make sure
that it is fully charged. The specific gravity of a fully charged
battery is 1.265 to 1.299.
Preparing for Seasonal
Storage
Follow these procedures whenever you store the machine
for more than 30 days.
Preparing the Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, the cutting units,
and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page 42).
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points; refer
to Greasing the Bearings and Bushings (page
Note: Wipe up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Note: 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. Remove the battery.
C. Slowly recharge the battery before storage and
every 60 days thereafter for 24 hours to prevent
lead sulfation of the battery.
To prevent the battery from freezing, make sure
it is fully charged. The specific gravity of a fully
charged battery is 1.265 to 1.299.
D. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire
brush and baking-soda solution.
E. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with
Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
F. Store the battery on the shelf or on the machine
in a cool area. Leave the cables disconnected if
you store it on the machine.
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Checking the Tire
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