Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Disposing Of Waste; Storage - Toro 74942TE Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Raise the mower to the T

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
- position,
EUTRAL LOCK
position.
RANSPORT

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Off.
Remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from
the outside of the engine-cylinder-head fins and blower
housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure-wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps,
and motors.
3. Check the brake.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 35).
5. Grease the machine; refer to
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Oil (page 37).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page 45).
8. Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
Hydraulic Filters and Hydraulic Fluid (page
9. Charge the battery; refer to
42).
10. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
underside of the mower, then wash the mower with
a garden hose.
Note: Run the machine with the blade-control switch
(PTO) engaged, and the engine at high idle for 2 to
5 minutes after washing.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
the Cutting Blades (page
12. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at
all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the
fuel tank; refer to
41).
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Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page 33).
Changing the Engine
Checking the Tire
Replacing the
56).
Charging the Battery (page
Servicing
59).
Servicing the Fuel Tank (page