Maintenance And Storage - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
The operator must be skilled and trained in how to
drive on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or
hills may cause loss of control and cause the vehicle to
top or roll, possibly resulting in personal injury or
death.
Handle gasoline carefully. Wipe up any spills.
Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine. After every two years,
replace all four interlock switches in the safety system,
regardless if they are working properly or not.
Before starting the engine, sit on the seat, depress the
lift pedal, and release it to ensure that the cutting units
are disengaged. Verify that the traction system is in
neutral and the parking brake is set.
Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or
other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield the
right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control of
the machine.
The grass baskets must be in place during operation of
the reels or thatchers for maximum safety. Shut the
engine off before emptying the baskets.
Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or soon after it has stopped
because these areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
Stay clear of the rotating screen at the side of the
engine to prevent direct contact with your body or
clothing.
If the engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn the machine around.
Always back slowly, straight down the slope.
When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or near
the mowing area, stop mowing. Careless operation,
combined with terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly
positioned guards can lead to thrown object injuries.
Do not resume mowing until the area is cleared.
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Before getting off of the seat, move the functional
control lever to neutral (N), raise the cutting units and
wait for the reels to stop spinning. Set the parking
brake. Stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
Whenever the machine is left unattended, make sure
that the cutting units are fully raised and the reels are
not spinning, the key is removed from the ignition
switch, and the parking brake is set.

Maintenance and Storage

Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks
or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to
search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin
and cause serious injury.
Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be
relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the
cutting units and attachments to the ground.
Check all fuel lines for tightness and wear on a regular
basis. Tighten or repair them as needed.
If the engine must be running to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing,
and any parts of the body away from the cutting units,
attachments, and any moving parts, especially the
screen at the side of the engine. Keep everyone away.
The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized
Toro Distributor check the maximum engine speed
with a tachometer. Maximum governed engine speed
should be 2900 RPM.
If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
Use only Toro-approved attachments and replacement
parts. The warranty may be voided if used with
unapproved attachments.