Maintenance - Toro 30373 Operator's Manual

D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and when
turning on hillsides.
E. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
F. Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure no
one is behind the machine.
G. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of -way.
15. If engine stalls or machine loses headway and cannot
make it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine
around. Always back slowly straight down the slope.
16. DON'T TAKE AN INJURY RISK! When a person
or pet appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing
area, STOP MOWING. Careless operation, combined
with terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not
resume mowing until area is cleared.
17. Never raise the cutting unit while the blades are
rotating.
18. If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the
machine vibrates abnormally, disengage PTO, move
throttle to SLOW, set parking brake and shut engine
off. Remove key from switch to prevent possibility of
accidental starting. Check cutting unit and traction unit
for damage and malfunctioning parts. Repair any
damage before restarting the engine and operating the
cutting unit. Be sure blades are in good condition and
blade bolts are tight.
19. Cut grass slopes carefully. Do not start, stop, or turn
suddenly.
20. Do not touch engine or muffler while engine is running
or soon after it is stopped. These areas couId be hot
enough to cause a burn.
21. Before getting off the seat:
A. Move traction pedal to neutral position and remove
foot from pedal.
B. Set the parking brake and disengage the PTO.
C. Shut the engine off and remove the key from the
ignition switch. Wait for all movement to stop
before getting off the seat.
22. Lower the cutting unit to the ground and remove key
from ignition switch whenever machine is left
unattended.

Maintenance

23. Remove key from ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting or
storing the machine.
24. Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
25. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves and accumulations of
dirt. Never wash a warm engine or any electrical parts
with water.
26. Be sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight. Check the blade
mounting bolts and nuts frequently to be sure they are
tightened to specification.
27. Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight, and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
28. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks in
hydraulic lines that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate
skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into
the skin must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or
gangrene may result.
29. Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be
relieved by stopping engine and lowering cutting unit
to the ground.
30. If the engine must be running to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing
and other parts of the body away from the cutting unit
blades and other moving parts.
31. Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy, have an
Authorized TORO Distributor check maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
32. Engine must be shut off before checking oil or adding
oil to the crankcase.
33. At the time of manufacture the cutting unit conformed
to safety standards in effect for riding mowers.
Therefore, 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.
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