Maintenance
Note:
Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching
for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page.
Important:
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Maintenance Safety
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Before you leave the operator’s position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Shift the transmission into the N
EUTRAL
position
(manual) or the P
ARK
position (automatic).
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
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Allow only qualified and authorized personnel to
maintain, repair, adjust, or inspect the machine.
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Before performing any maintenance, thoroughly
clean and rinse the sprayer; refer to Chemical
Safety.
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Chemicals used in the sprayer system may be
hazardous and toxic to you, bystanders, animals,
plants, soils, or other property.
– Carefully read and follow the chemical warning
labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) for
all chemicals used, and protect yourself
according to the chemical manufacturer’s
recommendations.
– Always protect your skin while you are near
chemicals. Use the appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) to guard against
contact with chemicals, including the following:
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safety glasses, goggles, and/or face shield
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a chemical suit
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a respirator or filter mask
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chemical-resistant gloves
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rubber boots or other substantial footwear
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a clean change of clothes, soap, and
disposable towels for cleanup
– Refuse to operate or work on the sprayer if
chemical safety information is not available.
– Do not fill, calibrate, or clean the machine while
people, especially children, or pets are in the
area.
– Handle chemicals in a well-ventilated area.
– Have clean water available, especially when
filling the spray tank.
– Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working near
chemicals.
– Do not clean spray nozzles by blowing through
them or placing them in your mouth.
– Always wash your hands and other exposed
areas as soon as possible after working with
chemicals.
– Chemicals and fumes are dangerous; never
enter the tank or place your head over or in the
opening of a tank.
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To ensure that the entire machine is in good
condition, keep all hardware properly tightened.
•
To reduce the potential for fire, keep the engine
area free of excessive grease, chemicals, grass,
leaves, and dirt.
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If you must run the engine to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep your hands, feet,
clothing, and any parts of your body away from
the engine and any moving parts. Keep everyone
away.
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Do not adjust the ground speed of the machine. To
ensure safety and accuracy, have an authorized
Toro distributor check the ground speed.
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If the machine requires a major repair or you
need technical help, contact an authorized Toro
distributor.
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Modifying this machine in any manner may affect
machine operation, performance, durability, or its
use, and result in injury or death. Such use could
void the product warranty.
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Support the machine with jack stands whenever
you work under the machine.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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