Transporting
•
The aerator is heavy. When attached to a tractor
and in the raised position, its weight will affect
stability, braking and steering. Exercise caution when
transporting between working areas.
•
Always maintain proper tractor tire pressure.
•
Be sure you are in compliance with all regulations
before transporting equipment on the public roads
and highways. Make sure all required reflectors
and lights are in place and are clean and visible by
overtaking and oncoming traffic.
•
Never allow passengers to ride on the machine
during transport.
•
Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces
•
Independent wheel brakes should always be locked
together when transporting.
PTO Shaft
•
For all PTO shaft steel parts (tubes, bearings, joints
etc.) disassembly or repairs, it is highly advisable
to contact your local Toro distributor. Removal of
components for repairs and reassembly may damage
some parts if not performed with special tools by
trained technicians.
•
The PTO shaft must not be used without the guards
supplied, with partial protection or with damaged
guards. On CE machines, operation is prohibited
without the special anti-rotation chains correctly
installed, so as to permit the maximum angle of the
PTO shaft without breaking the chains.
•
Friction clutches may become hot during use.
Do
not touch.
To avoid the risk of fire, keep the area
around the clutch free of flammable material and
avoid prolonged slipping of the clutch.
Maintenance
•
Before making adjustments or performing
maintenance on the aerator, switch off the engine,
stop the PTO and apply the parking brake before
dismounting from the tractor. Be sure the aerator is
on the ground or lowered onto the safety stands.
•
Support the machine with the blocks, jacks or on
storage stands when working beneath it.
Never
rely on the tractor's hydraulics to support the
machine.
•
Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, apply
parking brake and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, maintaining, adjusting or
unblocking the aerator.
•
Be sure the machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight. Check the tine
mounting bolts daily to be sure they are tightened
to specification.
•
Do not check or adjust the chain tension when the
tractor engine is running.
•
Be sure all guards are replaced and the hood is
secured shut after maintaining or adjusting the
machine.
•
Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an
Authorized Toro Distributor. To ensure optimum
performance and safety, always purchase genuine
Toro replacement parts and accessories to keep the
Toro all Toro. Never use "will-fit" replacement parts
and accessories made by other manufacturers. Look
for the Toro logo to ensure genuineness. Using
unapproved replacement parts and accessories could
void the warranty of The Toro Company.
Storage Safety
•
Store the aerator on the storage stands positioned on
a firm level surface.
•
Store the aerator away from areas of human activity.
•
Do not
allow children to play on or around the
stored machine.
•
Make sure the aerator is positioned on firm and solid
ground so it does not sink or tip over.
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