Toro TM5490, Operator'S Manual

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1.37 1.37 COMMISSIONING THE MOWER
Commissioning the Mower continued
Add hydraulic oil: With all cutterheads on the
ground, disengage the P.T.O. and stop the trac-
tor engine. Initial operation of the mower unit
will drain oil from the hydraulic tank to fill hoses,
hydraulic cylinders, etc. Top up the hydraulic tank
with the correct grade of oil, to the upper black line
in the sight glass, refer to SPECIFICATIONS -
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
With all cutterheads on the ground and the Lift/
Lower switches in the ‘Down/Cut’ position, oper-
ate the cutterhead drive switch to the ‘Reverse’
position. The direction of rotation of the cutting
cylinders will reverse for as long as the switch
is held in the ‘Reverse’ position. The switch will
normally remain in the ‘Forward’ position during
operation.
Note: Only cutterheads with their Lift/lower
switches in the ‘Down/Cut’ position will be re-
versed. This momentary reverse facility is provided
in order to allow temporary blockages to be cleared
from the cutterheads. This facility should NOT be
used to backlap the cylinders.
Commission the braking system: Inspect the
brake system and ensure that all components are
assembled and secured correctly and that all cables
are correctly tensioned. Carefully operate the
handbrake upwards. Ensure brakes are on when the
lever has moved 70 to 80 percent of it’s travel. If
not, release the handbrake, adjust using turnbuckle
and retry. Repeat this sequence until 70 to 80 per-
cent has been achieved.
Re-apply the handbrake.
Operate the tractor and attempt to pull the mower
forwards. Check that the mower brakes operate sat-
isfactorily. Operate the tractor and attempt to push
the mower in reverse. Check that the mower brakes
operate satisfactorily.
If correct operation is not achieved, re-check the
brake system linkages. Consult your dealer if as-
sistance is required.
Firmly apply the brakes 10 times by repeatedly
operating the handbrake lever.
Refer to MAINTENANCE - RUNNING IN PE-
RIOD AT FIRST 50 HOURS .