Storage; Storage Safety; Preparing The Machine For Storage; Preparing The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 4000 Operator's Manual

Figure 134
Right fan shown
1. Fan
2. Wire
2. Remove the 2 knobs and remove the fan
assembly.
3. Open the 4 latches on the air-conditioning
assembly and remove the screen.
Figure 135
1. Air-conditioning coil
2. Latch
4. Remove the air filters (see
5. Clean the air-conditioning assembly.
6. Install the air filters, screen, and fan assembly
(Figure 132, Figure
7. Connect the wire for each fan
3. Knob
3. Air-conditioning screen
Figure 132).
134, and Figure 135).
(Figure 134).

Storage

Storage Safety

•
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.
•
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.
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Preparing the Machine for
Storage
Important:
Do not use brackish or reclaimed
water to clean the machine.
Preparing the Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units,
and engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit
tires to 83 to 103 kPa (12 to 15 psi).
3. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten
them as necessary.
4. Grease 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.
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Repair any dents in the metal body.
6. Service the battery and cables as follows:
A. Remove the battery terminals from the
battery posts.
Note:
terminal first and the positive last. Always
connect the positive terminal first and the
negative last.
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 (Part
Number 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.

Preparing the Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace
the drain plug.
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Always disconnect the negative