Toro Greenmaster Flex 04044, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 7
1 Preparing the Traction Unit .............................. 8
2 Installing the Cutting Unit to the Traction
Unit ................................................................. 8
3 Installing the Handle Retainers ........................ 9
4 Installing the Transport Wheels ........................ 9
5 Checking the Engine-Oil Level ....................... 10
6 Installing the Production-Year Decal............... 10
7 Installing the Grass Basket..............................11
8 Breaking in the Machine..................................11
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 17
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 17
Before Operation ................................................. 17
Before Operation Safety ................................... 17
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 17
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 18
Fuel Specifications ........................................... 18
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 18
Setting the Machine to Match Turf
Conditions..................................................... 20
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 21
Adjusting the Handle Angle............................... 21
Adjusting the Throttle Control ........................... 21
Checking the Operation of the Interlock
Switches ...................................................... 22
Transporting the Machine to a Job
Site................................................................ 23
During Operation ................................................. 23
During Operation Safety ................................... 23
Starting the Engine ........................................... 24
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 24
Releasing the Transmission.............................. 25
Operating Tips .................................................. 25
After Operation .................................................... 26
After Operation Safety ...................................... 26
Transporting the Machine ................................. 26
Maintenance ........................................................... 27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 27
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 28
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 29
Pre-Maintenance Safety ................................... 29
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 30
Engine Safety ................................................... 30
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 30
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 31
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 32
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 32
Cleaning the Fuel-Tank Screen......................... 32
Replacing the Fuel Line .................................... 32
Replacing the Breather Hose ............................ 32
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 33
Servicing the Traction-Interlock Switch
...................................................................... 33
Servicing the Brake-Interlock Switch................. 33
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 34
Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake ................. 34
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 34
Inspecting the Reel-Drive Belt........................... 34
Visually Inspecting the Reel Clutch ................... 35
Engaging/Disengaging the
Transmission-Belt Tensioner......................... 35
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 36
Adjusting the Traction Control........................... 36
Adjusting the Reel Control ................................ 36
Storage ................................................................... 37
Storage Safety.................................................. 37
Storing the Machine.......................................... 37
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