Preparation For Seasonal Storage - Toro GROUNDSMASTER 1000L Operator's Manual
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Maintenance
Whenever working with the electrical system,
always disconnect the battery cables, negative (–)
cable first, to prevent possible wiring damage from
electrical shorts.
FUSES
The fuse block is accessible under the seat plate
(Fig. 31).
Preparation for Seasonal Storage
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting unit
and the engine, paying special attention to these
areas:
- radiator and radiator screen
- underneath the cutting unit
- under the cutting unit belt covers
- counterbalance springs
- P.T.O. Shaft Assembly
- all grease fittings and pivot points
- remove control panel and clean out the inside
of the control box
- beneath seat plate and top of transmission
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all traction unit
tires to 20 psi.
3. Remove, sharpen and balance the cutting unit's
blades. Reinstall the blades and torque the blade
fasteners to 85–110 ft-lb (115–149 Nm).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as nec-
essary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
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Figure 31
1. Fuse block
transmission by-pass valve pins. Wipe off any
excess lubricant.
6. Lightly sand and use touch up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
7. Service the battery and cables as follows:
a.
Remove the battery terminals from the bat-
tery 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 Number 505-47), or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
d.
Slowly recharge the battery for 24 hours
every 60 days to prevent lead sulfation of
the battery.
Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace
the drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new
filter.
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