Storage - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

If corrosion occurs at the terminals, disconnect the cables,
negative (–) cable first, and scrape the clamps and terminals
separately. Reconnect the cables, positive (+) cable first,
and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.

Storage

If you wish to store the machine for a long period of time,
the following steps should be performed prior to storage:
1. Remove accumulations of dirt and old grass clippings.
Sharpen the reels and bedknives, if necessary; refer to
the Cutting Unit Operator's Manual. Use a rust
preventive on bedknives and reel blades. Grease and oil
all lubrication points; refer to Lubrication, page 27.
2. Block up the wheels to remove any weight on the tires.
3. Drain and replace the hydraulic fluid and filter and
inspect the hydraulic lines and fittings. Replace, if
necessary; refer to Changing the Hydraulic Oil and
Filter, page 31 and Checking the Hydraulic Lines and
Hoses, page 32.
4. All fuel should be removed from the fuel tank. Run the
engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The small
amount of fuel that remains in the bottom of the tank
should be removed by absorbing it with a clean dry
cloth. Replace the fuel filter; refer to Replacing the Fuel
Filter, page 31.
5. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from the
crankcase. Refill it with fresh oil; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil and Filter, page 29.
6. Remove the spark plugs, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil
into the cylinders, and crank slowly to distribute the oil.
Replace the spark plugs; refer to Replacing the Spark
Plugs, page 31.
7. Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head
fins, and blower housing.
8. Remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on
the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if it is stored on the machine. Store the
battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery.
9. If possible, store the machine in a warm, dry location.
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