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Storage
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, attachments and the
engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit tires to
4–6 psi.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points. Wipe
off any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped or rusted.
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 corrosion.
D. Slowly recharge the battery for 24 hours every 60
days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
Note: The specific gravity of a fully charged battery is
1.250.
Note: Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent the
battery from freezing, make sure that it is fully charged.
Engine
1. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to Changing the
Engine Oil and Filter.
2. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for two minutes.
3. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner assembly.
Refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner.
4. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weather proof masking tape.
5. Check the oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to ensure they
are securely in place.
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