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Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
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Before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the
machine do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the drives.
– Shut off the engine.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Raise the blades.
– Disconnect the spark-plug wire.
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Clean grass and debris from the blades, drives,
muffler, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage.
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Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
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Use jack stands to support the machine and/or
components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Yearly or before storage
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Inspect the air-cleaner elements.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the blades for wear or damage.
• Check the seed gate.
• Clean the engine and exhaust area.
• Clean the debris buildup from under the machine.
• Check for loose fasteners.
• Grease the slicer-shaft bearings.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Clean the air-cleaner elements. Clean them more frequently in dusty operating
conditions.
• Change the engine oil.
• Clean under the belt cover.
• Inspect and adjust the spark plug; replace it if necessary.
• Change the hydraulic-transmission fluid.
• Replace the paper air-cleaner element. Replace it more frequently in dusty
operating conditions.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Touch up chipped paint.
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Remove the spark-plug wire before making any
repairs.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear thickly padded gloves, and use
caution when servicing them. Only replace blades;
do not straighten or weld them.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
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Never interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided
by a safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
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To ensure optimum performance and continued
safety certification of the machine, 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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Check the parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
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