Toro 74855 - Storage; Cleaning and Storage

Storage
CleaningandStorage
1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),setthe
parkingbrake,andturntheignitionkeytoOff.
Removethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom
theoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower
housing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,
andmotors.
3.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto
Operating
theParkingBrake(page17).
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page28).
5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingtheBearings
(page27).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingtheEngine
Oil(page29).
7.Checkthetirepressure;referto
CheckingtheTire
Pressure(page36)
.
8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoChangingthe
HydraulicSystemFilterandOil(page36)
.
9.Chargethebattery;referto
ChargingtheBattery(page
35).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe
undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith
agardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrolswitch
(PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to
5minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBlades(page39).
12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs
over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas
follows:
A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto
fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol
basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat
alltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe
fueltank.
D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.
13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit
outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers.
Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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