Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Breaking In The Machine - Toro 04520 Operator's Manual

4. Tighten the plug after draining.
Note: Because the accumulated water will be mixed
with diesel fuel, drain the fuel filter into a suitable
container and dispose of it properly.
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 the
Cutting Unit Operator's Manual.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Vary the tire pressure for the front wheels, depending upon
your turf conditions, from a minimum of 83 to a maximum
of 110 kPa (12 psi to 16 psi).
Vary the tire pressure for the rear wheel from a minimum of
83 to a maximum of 110 kPa (12 psi to 16 psi).
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 95 to 122 N∙m (70-90 ft-lb)
after 1-4 hours of operation and again after 10 hours
of operation. Torque every 200 hours thereafter.
To ensure even distribution, torque the brakes in a star
pattern.

Breaking in the Machine

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.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Note: Inspect the areas beneath the mowers to be certain
they are clear of debris.
Starting the Engine
Important: Do not use ether or other types of starting
fluid.
1. Sit on the seat, lock the parking brake, disengage
the raise/lower mow control and move the
functional-control lever to the N
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the N
3. Move the throttle lever to the S
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to the
O position. Hold it in the O
N
glow-plug-indicator light goes off (approximately 6
seconds).
5. Turn the ignition key to the S
Important: To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage the starter longer than 10
seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous cranking,
wait 60 seconds before engaging the starter motor
again.
6. Release the key when the engine starts and allow it to
move to the O
N
7. Move the throttle control to the S
8. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before
operating.
Important: When starting the engine for the first
time or after an overhaul of the engine, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for one to
two minutes. Turn the steering wheel to the left
and right to check the steering response. Then
shut the engine off (see Stopping in Starting and
Stopping the Engine) and wait for all moving parts
to stop. Check for oil leaks, loose parts and any
other noticeable malfunctions.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the S
disengage the raise/lower mow control, and move the
functional-control lever to the N
2. Rotate the starter key to the O
engine off. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valves before storing the
machine.
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position.
EUTRAL
position.
EUTRAL
position.
LOW
position until the
N
position.
TART
position.
position.
LOW
position,
LOW
position.
EUTRAL
position to shut the
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