Maintenance And Storage - Toro 44538 Operator's Manual

– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
other hazard.
– Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
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Stay away from the nozzle opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the nozzle
opening and don't direct discharge toward bystanders.
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Do not operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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If the tow vehicle engine stalls or the machine loses
headway and cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not
turn the machine around. Always back the tow vehicle
slowly straight down the slope.
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Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
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Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These areas could be
hot enough to cause a burn.
Remote Control Operation
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Read and follow all instructions.
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Failure to abide by Safety Precautions may result in
equipment failure, loss of authority to operate the
equipment, and personal injury.
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Use and maintain proper wiring. Follow equipment
manufacturer instructions. Improper, loose, and frayed
wiring can cause system failure, equipment damage, and
intermittent operation.
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Changes or modifications made to equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the
warranty
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Owner/operators of the equipment must abide by all
applicable Federal, State, and Local laws concerning
installation and operation of the equipment. Failure to
comply could result in penalties and could void user
authority to operate the equipment.
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Make sure that the machinery and surrounding area is
clear before operating. Do not activate the remote control
system until certain that it is safe to do so.
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Turn off the remote control and remove power from the
base unit before attempting any maintenance. This will
prevent accidental operation of the controlled machinery.
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Power can be removed from the Base Unit by detaching
the 12-pin cables from the base unit connector P1, or by
removing the source power from the circuit.
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Use a damp cloth to keep units clean. Remove mud,
concrete, dirt, etc. after use to prevent obstructing or
clogging the buttons, levers, wiring, and switches.
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Do not allow liquid to enter the remote control or base
unit enclosures. Do not use high pressure equipment to
clean the remote control or base unit.
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Disconnect the radio base unit before welding on the
machine. Failure to disconnect the base unit may result in
destruction of or damage to the base unit.
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Operate and store units only within the specified
operation and storage temperatures defined in the
Specifications of this document.

Maintenance and Storage

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Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when required.
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Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wires before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and
negative last.
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Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting,
or storing the machine.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions described in
this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance
is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
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To reduce a 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.
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Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check the fan shaft
bearing mounting bolts and nuts frequently to be sure
that they are tightened to specification.
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If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and other parts of
the body away from the fan and other moving parts.
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Do not over speed the engine by changing the governor
settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy, have an
Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
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The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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