After Operation; General Safety; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro Groundsmaster 31223TE Operator's Manual

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Check the blades daily for sharpness and for
any wear or damage. Sharpen the blades as
necessary.
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it
immediately with a genuine Toro replacement
blade. Refer to the cutting unit Operator's Manual
for instructions to replace the blade.

After Operation

General Safety

Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position, Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if available) before
you leave the machine unattended.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
Remove the key and shut off the fuel (if equipped)
before storing or hauling 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.
Maintain and clean the seat belt(s) as necessary
Pushing the Machine by
Hand
If the machine stalls or runs out of fuel, you may need
to push it. You must first open both of the hydraulic
bypass valves.
Important:
Always push the machine by hand
and never a long distance. Never tow the machine,
because damage to the hydraulic system may
occur.
Pushing the Machine
1.
Disengage the power takeoff (PTO), turn the key
to the O
position, remove the key, and engage
FF
the parking brake.
2.
Lift the seat.
3.
Rotate each bypass valve counterclockwise
1 turn
(Figure
Note:
This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the
pump, enabling the wheels to turn.
Important:
Do not rotate the bypass valves
more than 1 turn. This prevents the valves
from coming out of the body and causing
fluid to run out.
4.
Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.
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