Cleaning The Suspension System; Disposing Of Waste; Storage; Storage Safety - Toro TimeCutter HD MyRide Operator's Manual

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 (PTO), shut
off the engine, remove the key from the key
switch, 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
machine again.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in the
machine.
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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Figure 69

Storage

Storage Safety

•
Let the engine cool before storing the machine.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or
drain the fuel indoors.

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. 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.
4. Check the parking brake operation; refer to
Operating the Parking Brake (page
5. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
8. Charge the battery; refer to
(page 38).
9. 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.
10. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
g195820
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
11. 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
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You can wash the machine with
Servicing the Air
32).
Changing the
34).
Checking the
40).
Charging the Battery
20).
40).