Storage; Preparing The Engine; Preparing The Machine - Toro 31200 Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing the 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 filter.
3. Fill the engine with the designated quantity of engine
oil. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
4. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2 minutes.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, pump,
filter, and separator. Flush the fuel tank with clean
diesel fuel and connect all fuel lines.
6. Thoroughly clean and service the air-cleaner assembly.
7. Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof masking tape.
8. Check the oil-filler cap and fuel-tank cap to ensure that
they are securely in place.

Preparing the Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, the deck, and the
engine, paying special attention to the following areas:
•
Radiator and radiator screen
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Counterbalance springs
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PTO-shaft assembly
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All grease fittings and pivot points
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Inside of the control box (Remove the control
panel for access.)
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Beneath the seat plate and the top of the
transmission
2. Check and adjust the tire pressure; refer to
the Tire Pressure (page
3. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten them as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission bypass-valve pins. Wipe off 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 charge the battery for 24 hours every 60
days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
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