Preparation For Seasonal Storage - Toro REELMASTER 6700-D Operator's Manual

Preparation for Seasonal Storage

Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units
and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all tires to 103–138
kPa.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as neces-
sary.
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. 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 corro-
sion.
d. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for
24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the bat-
tery.
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Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace
the drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new oil
filter.
3. Refill the oil pan with 5 l of SAE 15W-40 CD
motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for two min-
utes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
7. Secure all fuel system fittings.
8. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
9. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof tape.
10. Check anti freeze protection and add a 50/50 solu-
tion of water and Peugeot recommended anti
freeze, Part No. 93-7213, as needed for the expect-
ed minimum temperature in your area