Table Of Contents; Safety; General Safety - Toro 38701 Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Slope Indicator ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Product Overview ..................................................... 7
Controls ............................................................. 7
Specifications .................................................... 8
Attachments/Accessories ................................... 8
Before Operation ................................................... 9
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 9
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................ 9
Checking the Sweeping Path.............................. 9
Adjusting the Broom Height .............................. 10
During Operation ................................................. 10
During Operation Safety ................................... 10
Operating the Engine.........................................11
Driving the Machine .......................................... 13
Operating the Broom ........................................ 14
Adjusting the Broom Side Angle........................ 15
Using the Alternate Caster Location.................. 16
Clearing a Clogged Broom................................ 16
After Operation .................................................... 16
After Operation Safety ...................................... 16
Preventing Freeze-up after Use ........................ 17
Transporting the Machine ................................. 17
Maintenance ........................................................... 18
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 18
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 18
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 18
Lubrication........................................................ 19
Engine Maintenance......................................... 19
Fuel System Maintenance ................................ 22
Drive System Maintenance............................... 23
Broom Maintenance ......................................... 24
Belt Maintenance.............................................. 26
Chassis Maintenance ....................................... 30
Storage ................................................................... 30
Storage Safety.................................................. 30
Preparing the Machine for Storage ................... 30
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 31
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 32

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI/OPEI B71.3 and ANSI B71.4 specifications.
This product is capable of injuring hands and feet and
of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
personal injury.

General Safety

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Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before you start the engine.
•
Ensure that everyone using this product knows
how to use it, knows how to shut off the engine
quickly, and understands the warnings.
•
Release the broom-drive lever, traction-drive lever,
shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts
to stop whenever you leave the operating position
for any reason.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near or under
moving parts on the machine. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working.
•
Keep bystanders, especially small children, out of
the operating area.
•
Never allow children to operate the machine.
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