Note:
Remove the blades and sharpen them
on a grinder. After sharpening the cutting edges,
install the blade with the anti-scalp cup and
blade bolt; refer to
Cutting-Unit Blade(s) (page 65)
.
Storage
Preparing for Seasonal
Storage
Traction Unit
1.
Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units,
and the engine.
2.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page 26)
.
3.
Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten them
as necessary.
4.
Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
5.
Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
6.
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. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
D.
Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days
for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the
battery.
7.
Engage the transport latches (Groundsmaster
4700-D machines only).
Engine
1.
Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and install
the drain plug.
2.
Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new
oil filter.
3.
Fill the oil pan with motor oil.
4.
Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately 2 minutes.
5.
Shut off the engine.
6.
Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
7.
Secure all of the fuel system fittings.
8.
Thoroughly clean and service the air-cleaner
assembly.
9.
Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof tape.
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