Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses; Storage; Storing The Battery; Preparation For Seasonal Storage - Toro 30839 Operator's Manual

Checking the Hydraulic Lines
and Hoses
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, kinked lines,
loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather
deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all
necessary repairs before operating.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury.
• Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin
hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
• Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is
injected into skin.

Storage

Storing the Battery

If the machine will be stored more than 30 days, remove
the battery and charge it fullyStore the battery in a cool
atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the charge in
the battery.. To prevent the battery from freezing, make
sure it is fully charged. The specific gravity of a fully
charged battery is 1.265–1.299.
Preparation for Seasonal
Storage
Follow these procedures anytime you will be storing the
machine for more than 30 days.
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units,
and engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all tires to 14 to 18
psi (97 to 110 kPa).
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. 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 1.265–1.299.
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. Either store it on the shelf or on the machine in
a cool area. Leave the cables disconnected if it is
stored on the machine.
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