Storage
Preparing for Seasonal
Storage
Traction Unit
1.
Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units, and
the engine.
Important:
Do not use high pressure water near
Info Center
2.
Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure procedure in Operation.
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.
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.
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.
Refill the oil pan with 8.04 liters (8.5 quarts) of SAE
15W-40 CH-4, CI-4 or higher motor oil.
4.
Start the engine and run it at idle speed for
approximately two minutes.
5.
Stop 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.
10.
Check the anti freeze protection and add a 50/50
solution of water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze as
needed for the expected minimum temperature in your
area.
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