Servicing The Battery; Seasonal Storage; Traction Unit; Engine - Toro 30631 Operator's Manual

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Figure 54
1. 15-amp fuse
2. 7.5-amp fuse
3. Open (assessories)
4. 7.5-amp fuse
5. Accessory connector.

Servicing the Battery

WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
your hands after handling.
Important
Before welding on the machine,
disconnect the ground cable from the battery to
prevent damage to the electrical system.
Note: Check battery condition weekly or after every
50 hours of operation. Keep the terminals and battery
case clean because a dirty battery will discharge
slowly. To clean the battery, wash the entire case with
solution of baking soda and water. Rinse with clear
water. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors
with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Seasonal Storage

Traction Unit

1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting unit
and the engine, paying special attention to these
areas:
• Radiator screen
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Engine

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• Underneath the cutting unit
• Under the cutting unit belt covers
• Counterbalance springs
• Power take-off shaft assembly
• All grease fittings and pivot points
Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit
tires to 21 psi (145 kPa).
Remove, sharpen, and balance the cutting unit's
blades. Install the blades and torque the blade
fasteners to specifications.
Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
Ensure that the power take-off belt remains in the
disengaged position so that the power take-off.
belt does not take a "set."
Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
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.
Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace
the drain plug.