Maintaining the Machine under Special Operating
Conditions
Important:
If the machine is subjected to any of the conditions listed below, perform maintenance
twice as frequently:
•
Desert operation
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Cold climate operation—below 10°C (50°F)
•
Trailer towing
•
Frequent operation in dusty conditions
•
Construction work
•
After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar dirty conditions, have your brakes inspected and
cleaned as soon as possible. This prevents any abrasive material from causing excessive wear.
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Maintenance Safety
•
Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
•
Before servicing or making any adjustments to the
machine, park the machine on a level surface,
engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key to prevent accidental starting of
the machine.
•
Remove any load material from the cargo bed
before working underneath it.
•
Always use the prop rod to hold the cargo bed up
before working underneath it.
•
Use jack stands to support the machine or
components when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
•
Do not charge the batteries while servicing the
machine.
•
To ensure that the entire machine is in good
condition, keep all the nuts, bolts, and screws
properly tightened.
•
To reduce the potential fire hazard, keep the
engine area free of excessive grease, grass,
leaves, and accumulation of dirt.
•
If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
If you must run the engine to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep your hands, feet,
clothing, and any parts of the body away from the
engine and any moving parts. Keep bystanders
away from the machine.
•
Clean up oil and fuel spills.
•
Check the parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
•
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
•
Never interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided
by a safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
•
Do not overspeed the engine by changing the
governor settings. To ensure safety and accuracy,
have an authorized Toro distributor to check the
maximum engine speed with a tachometer.
•
If major repairs are ever necessary or assistance
is required, contact an authorized Toro distributor.
•
To ensure optimum performance and safety,
always purchase genuine Toro replacement
parts and accessories. Replacement parts and
accessories made by other manufacturers could
be dangerous. Altering this machine in any
manner may affect the operation of the machine,
performance, durability, or its use may result in
injury or death. Such use could void the product
warranty of The Toro® Company.
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Empty and raise the cargo bed; refer to
Operating the Cargo Bed (page 18)
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