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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 14-18
psi.
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. Cover the entire length of the Sidewinder (Model
03201) cross tube with a light oil to prevent rust. After
storage, wipe off all oil.
6. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted. Repair
any dents in the metal body.
7. 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.
50547) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for
24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
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 oil pan with approximately 4.0 quarts of
SAE10W30 motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for
approximately two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Thoroughly drain all fuel from the fuel tank, lines
fuel filter and water separator assembly.
7. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
8. Re-secure all fuel system fittings.
9. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
10. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof tape.
11. Check anti-freeze protection and add as needed
for expected minimum temperature in your area.
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