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Storage
Preparing the Machine
1.
Thoroughly clean the machine, the attachments,
and the engine.
2.
Park the machine on a level surface; engage the
parking brake; shut off the engine; remove the
key; and wait for all movement to stop before
leaving the machine.
3.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
4.
Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
5.
Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points;
refer to
Greasing the Machine (page
6.
Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Preparing the Engine
1.
Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (page
2.
Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2
minutes.
3.
Shut off the engine; remove the key; and wait
for all movement to stop before leaving the
machine.
4.
Thoroughly clean and service the air-cleaner
assembly; refer to
(page
25).
5.
Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof masking tape.
6.
Check the oil-filler cap and the fuel-tank cap to
ensure that they are securely in place.
Checking the
29).
22).
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Preparing the Battery
1.
Remove the battery terminals from the battery
posts.
2.
Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a
wire brush and a baking-soda solution.
3.
Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with
Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) to prevent corrosion.
4.
Slowly charge the battery for 24 hours every 60
days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
Note:
battery measures 1.250.
Note:
Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid
quick deterioration of the charge in the battery. To
prevent the battery from freezing, make sure that it
is fully charged.
24).
35
The specific gravity of a fully charged
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