Maintenance; Maintenance Safety; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Maintenance Safety

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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the cutting unit(s) and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
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If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first hour
After the first 10 hours
After the first 50 hours
Before each use or daily
Maintenance Procedure
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Check the alternator-belt tension.
• Check the forward and reverse traction pedal action.
• Check the interlock switches: operator presence, cutting-unit drive interlock, parking
brake interlock, and transmission neutral interlock.
• Lubricate the grease-daily fittings.
• Check the air filter-blockage indicator.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Drain water or other contaminants from the water separator.
• Check the tire air pressure in the front and rear tires.
• Remove debris from the screen and radiator/oil cooler.
• Check the cooling system.
• Check the hydraulic lines and hoses.
• Check the hydraulic-fluid level.
• Check the height-of-cut setting.
• Inspect the flail rotors and blades for damage, cracks, and loose fasteners. Replace
any damaged or cracked parts.
• Check the rear guard.
• Check the front guards.
• Check the cutting unit pivot.
• Check for any unusual vibration of the rotor.
• Inspect the seat belt.
• Check the fasteners of the machine.
• Check the cutting units.
Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic
schematic by visiting
searching for your machine from the Manuals link on
the home page.
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Support the machine with jack stands whenever
you work under the machine.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
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Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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To ensure safe, optimal performance of the
machine, use only genuine Toro replacement
parts. Replacement parts made by other
manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use
could void the product warranty.
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