Toro LT2240, Operator'S Manual

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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Lower the cutting units.
4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
5. Wait for all movement to stop.
6. Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, or cleaning it.
Raising the Platform
1. Move the platform-latch handle ( Figure 51 )
toward the front of the machine until the latch
hooks clear the locking bar.
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Figure 51
1. Platform-latch handle
2. Raise the platform ( Figure 52 ).
Note:
The gas lift cylinder assists lifting the
platform.
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Figure 52
Lowering the Platform
WARNING
Operating the machine with the platform
unlatched may cause you to lose control of
the machine, resulting in serious injury to you
and bystanders.
Never operate the machine without first
checking that the operator platform latching
mechanism is fully engaged and in good
working order.
1. Lower the platform carefully ( Figure 53 ).
Note:
The gas lift cylinder helps support the
platform.
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Figure 53
2. As the platform nears the fully lowered position,
move the platform-latch handle (
Figure 54 )
toward the front of the machine.
Note:
This ensures that the latch hooks clear
the locking bar.
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Figure 54
1. Platform-latch handle 2. Locking bar
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