Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Breaking-In The Machine - Toro 04384 Operator's Manual

1. Fuel filter

Checking the Tire Pressure

Vary the tire pressure for the front wheels, depending
upon your turf conditions, from a minimum of 55 kPa to a
maximum of 83 kPa (8 to 12 psi).
Vary the tire pressure for the rear wheel from a minimum of
55 kPa to a maximum of 103 kPa (8 to 15 psi).
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
Service Interval: After the first hour
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts
could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 95–122 N-m (70–90 ft-lb)
after 1–4 hours of operation and again after 10 hours
of operation. Torque every 200 hours thereafter.
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Refer to Adjusting the Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting Unit
Operator's Manual.

Breaking-in the Machine

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
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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 (page
Starting and Stopping the
Machine
Note: Inspect the areas beneath the mowers to be certain
they are clear of debris.
Starting the Machine
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 Draining Water from the Fuel Filter (page
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 and allow it to
move to the On position. Move the throttle control
to Slow.
Important: To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage the starter longer than 10
seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous cranking,
wait 60 seconds before engaging the starter motor
again.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before
applying load.
Important: When the engine is started for the first
time, or after an overhaul of the engine, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for one to
two minutes. Turn the steering wheel to the left
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