Storage; Cleaning And Storage - Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series Operator's Manual

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), set
the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
Off. Remove the key.
2. 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:
You can wash the machine
with 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.
3. Check the brake.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 40).
5. Grease the machine; refer to
38).
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
8. Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
the Hydraulic Filters and Hydraulic Oil (page
9. Charge the battery; refer to
(page 46).
10. 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.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
12. 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
an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and
used at all times.
Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page
Changing the
42).
Checking the
49).
Replacing
Servicing the Battery
65).
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain
the fuel tank; refer to
Tank (page
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
62).
70
Servicing the Fuel
46).