Cleaning; Cleaning The Cab; Waste Disposal; Storage - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning the Cab

Important:
Use care around the cab seals and
lights (Figure 96). If you are using a pressure
washer, keep the washer wand at least 0.6 m (2 ft)
away from the machine. Do not use the pressure
washer directly on the cab seals and lights or
under the rear overhang.
Figure 96
1. Seal
2. Light

Waste Disposal

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
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3. Keep wand 0.6 m (2 ft)
away.
4. Do not pressure-wash
under the rear overhang.

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.

Preparing the Machine

1. Thoroughly clean the machine, the deck, and
the engine, paying special attention to the
following areas:
•
Radiator and radiator screen
•
Counterbalance springs
•
PTO-shaft assembly
•
All grease fittings and pivot points
•
Inside of the control box (Remove the control
panel for access.)
•
Beneath the seat plate and the top of the
transmission
2. Check and adjust the tire pressure; refer to
Checking 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.

Preparing the Engine

1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and install
the drain plug.
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