Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Break-In Period - Toro 04530 Operator's Manual

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1. Hydraulic tank cap
3. Slowly fill the reservoir with the appropriate
hydraulic fluid until the level is at or within 0.25 inch
(6 mm) of the arrow in the symbol next to the white
window in the front of the reservoir (Figure 30).
Do not overfill.
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Figure 30
1. White window on the front
of the hydraulic reservoir
Important: To prevent system contamination,
clean the top of the hydraulic fluid containers
before puncturing. Ensure the pour spout and
funnel are clean.
4. Install the reservoir cap. Wipe up any fluid that may
have spilled.
Important: Check level of hydraulic fluid
before engine is first started and daily thereafter.
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating the machine, check the
reel-to-bedknife contact, regardless if the quality of cut
had previously been acceptable. There must be light
contact across the full length of the reel and bedknife;
refer to Adjusting the Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting
Unit Operator's Manual.
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2. Fill to within this area.
Before checking the reels, disconnect the
cutting unit power disconnect couplers; refer to
Cutting Unit Power Disconnect Couplers (page 22).
Connect them when finished.
CAUTION
If you do not disconnect the power to the cutting
units, someone could accidentally start the cutting
unit, causing serious injury to hands and feet.
Always separate the cutting unit power disconnect
couplers before working on the cutting units.

Checking the Tire Pressure

The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping
purposes. Reduce the pressure to the proper levels
before starting the unit.
Vary the tire pressure for all 3 wheels, depending upon
your turf conditions, from a minimum of 12 psi to a
maximum of 16 psi (83 to 110 kPa).
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts
could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 70 to 90 ft-lb (95 to 122
N-m) after 1-4 hours of operation and again after
10 hours of operation. Torque every 200 hours
thereafter.

Break-in Period

Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with the
machine for oil change and maintenance procedures
recommended during the break-in period.
Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for the
break-in period.
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions
and performance closely so that minor difficulties,
which could lead to major problems, are noted and can
be corrected. Inspect the machine frequently during
break-in for signs of oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any
other malfunction.
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system,
burnish (break-in) the brakes before using the machine.
To burnish the brakes, firmly apply the brakes and drive
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