After Operation; After Operation Safety; Clearing The Hopper Screen; Using The Drive-Wheel Release Valves - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are transporting or not using the machine.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or 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.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
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.

Clearing the Hopper Screen

Remove the screen by firmly lifting the screen handles
(Figure 27).
Pull the screen towards the back to remove it. As
needed, gently tap the screen to remove debris.
Note:
Excessive buildup on the screen can cause
the blower to plug.
Note:
In conditions where the screen clogs quickly,
you can turn and install the front removable screen
panel under the primary screen to allow free air flow
from the hopper.
1. Front removable screen
can be rotated and stored
for wet conditions.
2. Front removable screen
Using the Drive-Wheel
Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before accessing
the drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.
Wait for the engine and hydraulic drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
The drive-wheel release valves are located on the top,
left, front corner of the hydrostatic pumps.
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Figure 27
3. Primary screen
4. Handles
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