Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Break-In Period - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

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1. Fuel filter

Checking the Tire Pressure

The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping
purposes. Reduce the pressure to the proper levels
before starting the unit.
Vary the tire pressure for the front wheels, depending
upon your turf conditions, from a minimum of 8 psi to
a maximum of 12 psi (55 to 83 kPa).
Vary the tire pressure for the rear wheel from a
minimum of 8 psi to a maximum of 15 psi (55 to 103
kPa).
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating the machine, check the
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 bedknife;
refer to Adjusting the Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting
Unit Operator's Manual.
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel
nuts could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 70-90 ft-lb after 1-4
hours of operation and again after 10 hours of
operation. Torque every 200 hours thereafter.
2. Drain plug

Break-in Period

Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with the
machine for oil change and maintenance procedures
recommended during the break-in period.
Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for the
break-in period.
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions
and performance closely so that minor difficulties,
which could lead to major problems, are noted and can
be corrected. Inspect the machine frequently during
break-in for signs of oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any
other malfunction.
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system,
burnish (break-in) the brakes before using the machine.
To burnish the brakes, firmly apply the brakes and drive
the machine at mowing speed until the brakes are hot,
as indicated by their smell. An adjustment to the brakes
may be required after break-in; refer to Adjusting the
Brakes.
Starting and Stopping the
Machine
Note: Inspect the areas beneath the mowers to be
certain they are clear of debris.
Starting
Important: the fuel system may have to be bled if
any of the following situations have occurred:
• Initial start up of a new engine
• The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
• Maintenance has been performed upon fuel system
components; ie. filter replaced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding the Fuel System.
Important: Do not use ether or other types of
starting fluid.
1. Be sure the parking brake is set, the raise/lower
mow control is disengaged, and the functional
control is in the neutral position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever to SLOW position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to On.
Hold it in the On position until the glow plug
indicator light goes off (approximately 6 seconds).
5. Immediately turn the ignition key to the Start
position. Release the key when the engine starts
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