After Operation Safety; Inspecting And Cleaning After Mowing; Hauling The Machine; Towing The Machine - Toro Greensmaster 04358 Operator's Manual

11. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green.
Note:
Heavy wet clippings place an undue
strain on the baskets and add unnecessary
weight to the machine, thereby increasing the
load on the engine, hydraulic system, brakes,
etc.

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
drives, mufflers, cooling screens, and engine to
help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are transporting or not using the machine.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Towing Safety
•
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.
•
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing
on slopes. On slopes, the weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of
control.
•
Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
•
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop
when towing.
Inspecting and Cleaning
after Mowing
After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with
a garden hose without a nozzle so that excessive
water pressure does not contaminate and damage the
seals and bearings. Do not wash a warm engine or
electrical connections with water.
After cleaning, inspect the machine for possible
hydraulic fluid leaks, damage or wear to hydraulic
and mechanical components, and the cutting units for
sharpness. Also, lubricate the brake-shaft assembly
with SAE 30 oil or spray lubricant to deter corrosion
and help keep the machine performing satisfactorily
during the next mowing operation.

Hauling the Machine

•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or a truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.

Towing the Machine

In case of an emergency, you can tow the machine
for up to 0.4 km (1/4 mile).
Important:
Do not tow the machine faster than 3
to 5 km/h (2 to 3 mph) to avoid damaging the drive
system. If you must move the machine more than
0.4 km (1/4 mile), transport it on a truck or trailer.
1. Locate the bypass valve on the pump and rotate
it so that the slot is vertical
1. Bypass valve-slot shown in closed (horizontal) position
2. Before starting the engine, close the bypass
valve by rotating it so that the slot is horizontal
(Figure 24). Do not start the engine when the
valve is open.
24
(Figure 24).
Figure 24
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