Toro TimeCutter ZD420T, Operator'S Manual

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Premaintenance
Procedures
Accessing the Machine
Some internal components can be accessed by simply
raising the seat. Use the following procedures to access
to the internal components as needed when performing
the maintenance procedures described in this manual.
Removing the Engine Hood
Remove the engine hood to gain access to the engine
compartment. To remove the engine hood the collection
bag must be emptied and removed first.
1. Empty the collection bag as desired.
2. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
3. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Grasp the collection bag at the front and rear using
the plastic hand holds. Pivot it up and forward
and then lift it out of the engine hood. Refer to
Operation (page 13) for additional information.
Note:
The rear access panel can be opened when
the collection bag is off the machine.
5. Remove the fasteners retaining the engine hood to
the machine frame (Figure 25). Retain all parts.
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Figure 25
1. Engine hood 2. Fasteners
6. Grasp the engine hood front and rear and lift the
engine hood off the frame (Figure 26).
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Figure 26
Removing the Engine Duct
Remove the fasteners securing the duct to the machine
frame and retain the fasteners. Lift the duct out of the
engine compartment. Install the duct as it was removed.
Use the fasteners to secure the duct to the frame.
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Figure 27
1. Engine duct 5. Hair pin
2. Discharge chute 6. Rubber washer
3. Rear frame 7. Post
4. Machine frame
Rear Access Panel
The rear access panel is located on the back of the
machine frame and can be seen when the collection bag
is off. Loosen the fasteners to remove the panel and
access the engine components (Figure 28). Always make
sure the panel is replaced and secured with the fasteners
before operating the machine.
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