Storage; Storage Safety; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Preparing The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 7210 Series Operator's Manual

Storage

Storage Safety

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Shut off the engine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before you leave
the operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
Important:
Do not use brackish or reclaimed
water to clean the machine.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
store it in a memorable place.
2. Thoroughly clean the machine, deck, and
engine, paying special attention to these areas:
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Radiator and radiator screen
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Underneath the deck
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Under the deck belt covers
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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 the control box
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Beneath the seat plate and top of the
transmission
3. Check and adjust front and rear tire pressure;
refer to Checking the Tire Pressure (page
4. Remove, sharpen, and balance the mower
blades. Install the blades and torque the blade
fasteners to 115 to 149 N∙m (85 to 110 ft-lb).
5. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten
them as necessary. Torque the 6 bolts securing
the mower deck frame to the traction unit
59) to 359 N∙m (265 ft-lb).
1. Bolts
6. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission-bypass-valve pins. Wipe off any
excess lubricant.
7. Lightly sand and use touch up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
8. 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 for 24 hours
43).
every 60 days to prevent lead sulfation of
the battery.

Preparing the Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and install
the drain plug.
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2. Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil And Filter (page
3. Fill the engine with the designated quantity of
engine oil; refer to
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.
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Figure 59
Right side not shown.
Checking the Engine-Oil
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