Checking The Reel To Bedknife Contact; Checking The Tire Pressure; Rear Ballast; Starting And Stopping - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

Viscosity Index ASTM
D2270
Pour Point, ASTM D97
Industry Specifications:
Vickers I-286-S (Quality Level), Vickers M-2950-S
(Quality Level), Denison HF-0
Note: Many hydraulic fluids are almost colorless,
making it difficult to spot leaks. A red dye additive
for the hydraulic system oil is available in 2/3 oz (20
ml) bottles. One bottle is sufficient for 4–6 US gallons
(15-22 L) of hydraulic oil. Order part number 44-2500
from your authorized Toro distributor.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Look into the sight glass (Figure 14). The oil level
should be even with the arrows when checking
warm oil. The oil will be 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 12
mm) below the arrows when cold.
Figure 14
1. Sight glass arrows
3. If the oil level is low, add hydraulic oil to the
reservoir, as follows:
A. Remove the seat lock pin, raise the seat and hold
it open with the support rod.
B. Clean around reservoir cover (Figure 15).
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Figure 15
1. Reservoir cover
97 to 107
-18°F to -30°F
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C. Remove cover and add hydraulic oil until it is
even with arrows on sight glass (Figure 14).
Checking the Reel to Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating, check reel to bedknife
contact, regardless if the quality of cut had previously
been acceptable. There must be light contact across
the full length of the reel and the bedknife (refer to
Adjusting the Reel to Bedknife in the cutting unit
Operator's Manual).

Checking the Tire Pressure

For normal mowing conditions and a wide variety of
turf grasses, use these tire pressures: 13 psi (90 kPa)
front and 15 psi (103.4 kPa) rear. However, when turf
is either wetter or drier than normal, tire pressure
may need to be changed. On hard turf, use high tire
pressure (18 psi (124 kPa) front and rear). When turf
is soft, use low pressure (9 psi (62 kPa) front and 12
psi (82.7 kPa) rear).
Important: Maintain even pressure in two front
tires, i.e., 13 psi (90 kPa) and both rear tires, i.e., 15
psi (103.4 kPa), to ensure excellent quality-of-cut.

Rear Ballast

This unit complies with the ANSI B71.4–2004 Standard
when rear tires are filled with calcium chloride and a rear
wheel weight kit (Part Number 11-0440) is installed.
Important: If a puncture occurs in a tire with
calcium chloride, remove unit from turf area as
quickly as possible. To prevent possible damage to
turf, immediately soak affected area with water.

Starting and Stopping

1. Sit on the seat, keep your foot off of the traction
pedal. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged
And that the traction pedal and mow/backlap lever
are in neutral.
2. Turn the key switch to the On position. When the
glow plug indicator light goes off, the engine is
ready to Start.
3. Turn the key to the Start position. Release the key
when the engine starts.
To stop, disengage and move all controls to neutral and
set the parking brake. Raise and latch all cutting units
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