Torquing The Wheel Lug Nuts; Starting And Stopping The Engine; Checking The Interlock System - Toro Sand Pro 3040 Operator's Manual

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1. Valve stem

Torquing the Wheel Lug Nuts

Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
Torque the lugs nuts to 61 to 75 N-m (45 to 55 ft-lb).
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
1. Remove your foot from the traction pedal, make sure
that the pedal is in the
the parking brake.
2. Push the choke lever forward to the O
(when starting a cold engine) and the throttle lever to
the S position.
LOW
Important: When operating the machine in
temperatures less than 0°C (32°F) allow the
machine time to warm up before using it. This
prevents damage to the hydrostat and the traction
loop.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and rotate it
clockwise to start the engine. Release the key when
the engine starts.
Note: Regulate the choke to keep the engine running
smoothly.
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.
4. To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the
S position and rotate the ignition key to O
LOW
Note: Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
2. Lug nut
position, and engage
NEUTRAL
position
N
FF
5. Close the fuel-shutoff valve before storing the machine.
CAUTION
Inspecting the machine while the engine is
running could result in injury.
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts, and other malfunctions.

Checking the Interlock System

CAUTION
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
and cause personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
The purpose of the interlock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the traction pedal is in
the position. Also, the engine should stop if the
NEUTRAL
traction pedal is moved either forward or reverse without an
operator in the seat.
1. Position the machine in a wide-open area free of debris
and bystanders. Stop the engine.
2. Sit on the seat and engage the parking brake.
3. Press the traction pedal in forward and reverse while
trying to start the engine.
Note: If the engine cranks, there may be a malfunction
in the interlock system. Repair it immediately.
If the engine does not crank, the system is operating
correctly.
4. Stay seated on the seat, with the traction pedal in the
NEUTRAL
the engine.
5. Rise off the seat and slowly press the traction pedal.
Note: The engine should stop in 1 to 3 seconds.
Correct the problem if the system does not operate
properly.
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position and the parking brake set, and start