Toro Pro Force 44554, Operator'S Manual

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After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
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Park the machine on a firm, level surface; shut off
the engine, remove the key, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, repairing, cleaning, or storing
the machine.
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Only disconnect the machine from the traction unit
while on a level surface.
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When disconnecting the machine, always chock
the wheels to prevent movement.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
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Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
Towing Safety
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Before towing the machine, check with your
local county or state safety towing regulations, in
addition to meeting Department of Transportation
(DOT) safety towing regulations.
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Always shut off the engine and point the blower
nozzle up before transporting.
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.
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Always inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
Do not tow the machine with damaged or missing
hitches, couplings, or chains.
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Check the tire air pressure on the machine. The
tires should be inflated to 241 kpa (35 psi) cold.
Also, check the tire-tread wear on the machine.
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Always properly attach the machine safety chains
to the towing vehicle.
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Do not tow the machine faster than 88 km/h (55
mph). When off-road towing do not exceed 24
km/h (15 mph).
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Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause
skidding or jack knifing. Smooth, gradual starts
and stops improve towing.
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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
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Chock the wheels to whenever you park the
blower.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.
Connecting the Machine to
the Towing Vehicle
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Check the towing-vehicle hitch ball and machine
coupler for signs of wear or damage. Replace any
parts that are worn or damaged before towing the
machine.
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The machine coupler is 5.1 cm (2 inches). The
towing vehicle ball hitch diameter must be 5.1 cm
(2 inches). Use of different ball diameter will create
an extremely dangerous condition which can result
in separation of the coupler and ball or ball failure.
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After the tow bar has been connected to the
machine, secure the machine coupler to the
towing-vehicle hitch and ensure that the lock lever
is in the locked position.
CAUTION
The safety chain is intended to prevent
complete separation of the machine from the
towing vehicle in the event of a tow bar failure.
If the safety chain is removed from the
machine, do not tow the machine.
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