Toro 74923 Z Master 6000 - Machine Storage; Cleaning and Storing Steps

Storage
CleaningandStoringthe
Machine
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),setthe
parkingbrake,turntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition,
andremovethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine(especiallythe
engineandhydraulicsystem).Cleandirtandchaff
fromtheoutsideoftheengine-cylinder-headnsand
theblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressure-washthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,
andmotors.
3.Checkthebrake;refertoBrakeMaintenance(page49).
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page35).
5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page33).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingtheEngine
Oil(page37).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page45).
8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoReplacingthe
HydraulicFiltersandHydraulicFluid(page56).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page
43).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe
undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith
agardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-controlswitch
(PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to5
minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBlades(page59).
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.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe
fueltank;refertoServicingtheFuelTank(page
41).
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.
13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
16.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit
outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers.
17.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
64