Cleaning Under The Cutting Unit; Storage - Toro 30403 Operator's Manual

3. Remove the old belt from around the spindle
pulleys and idler pulley.
4. Route the new belt around the spindle pulleys
and idler pulley assembly as shown in
1. Belt routing
5. Install the belt covers.
Cleaning Under the Cutting
Unit
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove the grass buildup under the cutting unit daily.
1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal
to the neutral position, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the S
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's position.
3. Raise the cutting unit to the T
4. Use a jack to raise the front of the machine and
support it with jack stands.
5. Thoroughly clean the underside of the cutting
unit with water.
Figure
Figure 32
position,
LOW
RANSPORT

Storage

1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal
32.
to the neutral position, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's position.
3. Allow the engine to cool before adjusting,
cleaning, storing, or repairing the machine.
4. Thoroughly clean the cutting unit, paying special
attention to these areas:
•
Underneath the cutting unit
•
Under the cutting unit belt covers
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PTO shaft assembly
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All grease fittings and pivot points
5. Check and adjust the traction-unit front and rear
tire pressure; refer to the traction-unit Operator's
Manual.
6. Remove, sharpen, and balance the cutting unit
blades. Install the blades and torque the blade
fasteners to 85 to 110 ft-lb (115 to 149 N∙m).
7. Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten
them as necessary.
8. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe off any excess lubricant.
9. Lightly sand and use touch up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped or rusted.
Repair any dents.
position.
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