Maintenance; Maintenance Safety - Toro Vista 08914 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

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Failing to perform regularly scheduled
maintenance on the machine may cause driving
it to become hazardous. Allow only trained and
authorized personnel to maintain, repair, adjust,
and inspect the machine.
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Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Shift the transmission to the NEUTRAL
position.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the machine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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If possible, do not perform maintenance while
the machine is running. Keep away from moving
parts. If you must run the machine to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep your hands, feet,
clothing, and any parts of the body away from
any moving parts. Keep bystanders away from
the machine.
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Do not operate the machine in an enclosed
area without adequate ventilation. Ventilate
maintenance and storage areas for the machine
to remove flammable vapors (gasses), fumes, and
other flammable materials according to applicable
fire codes and ordinances.
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Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
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Support the machine with jack stands whenever
you work under the machine.
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Immobilize the machine according to the
manufacturer's instructions before performing any
maintenance.
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Never interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided
by a safety device.
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Inspect the machine periodically to ensure that
the sound-producing and/or visual device(s) (if
so equipped) are maintained in good operating
condition.
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Clean up oil and fuel spills.
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Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection
equipment available.
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To reduce the potential fire hazard, keep the
machine area free of excessive grease, grass,
leaves, and accumulation of dirt.
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Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all the hardware properly tightened.
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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When performing maintenance, use only properly
insulated tools.
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Regularly inspect the brakes, steering
mechanisms, speed and directional control
mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors,
guards, and safety devices according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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Inspect and maintain the battery, motors,
speed and directional controllers, limit switches,
protective devices, electrical conductors/insulators,
and connections according to the manufacturer's
recommendation.
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Before disassembling the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the system and turn all the valves to
the OFF position to prevent flammable fuel from
leaking.
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Check the fuel systems for leaks and the condition
of parts. If you find a leak, do not use the machine
until the leak has been repaired.
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To ensure optimum performance, use only
genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers could be dangerous, and
such use could void the product warranty.
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Modifying and/or adding to the machine without
the prior written approval of Toro may adversely
affect the safe operation and performance of the
machine. If you have modified the machine, you
become the original equipment manufacturer
of the modified vehicle, and now you have the
responsibility to ensure that capacity, operation,
warning, maintenance instruction plates, tags,
and/or decals are updated accordingly.
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Do not overspeed the engine by changing the
governor settings. To ensure safety and accuracy,
have an authorized Toro distributor check the
maximum engine speed with a tachometer.
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Maintain all safety labels in legible condition, as
well as decals, nameplates, serial numbers, and
the Operator's Manual. Obtain these items from
the manufacturer and affix them in their proper
place on the machine.
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After maintaining or repairing the machine, have
a qualified and trained mechanic drive it in an
authorized area away from other vehicles and
pedestrians to ensure that it is adjusted and
operates properly.
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Keep the machine clean to minimize hazards and
to make detecting components needing service
easier.
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Record all work performed in a maintenance
record log by date, name of person performing
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