Toro 30873, Operator'S Manual

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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Pre-Maintenance Safety
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Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or leaving
the machine, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Press down and hold the engine-speed switch
to set the engine to low-idle speed.
– Disengage and lower the cutting units.
– Ensure that the traction is in neutral.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
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If the cutting units are in the transport position,
use the positive mechanical lock and the storage
lanyards (if available) before you leave the
machine unattended.
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If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
Use jack stands to support the machine or
components when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
1. Ensure that the PTO is disengaged.
2. Park the machine on a level surface.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the cutting unit(s) if necessary.
5. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
6. Turn the ignition key to the S
TOP
position and
remove it.
7. Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
Lifting the Machine
Use the following as points to lift the machine:
Front of the machine —at the frame of the machine,
forward of the wheel-drive motors ( Figure 32 )
Important:
Do not support the machine at the
wheel-drive motors. Keep the lifting equipment
clear of hydraulic tubing and hoses.
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Figure 32
Rear of the machine —at the center of the axle
( Figure 33 )
Locate the jackstands of the specified capacity at both
sides of the gear case and under the axle.
Important:
Do not support the machine at the tie
rod.
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Figure 33
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