Toro Groundsmaster 455-D Service Manual page 7

23. Before getting off the seat:
A. Set parking brake.
B. Move traction pedal to neutral and axle shift to Hi
or LO position.
C. Disengage cutting decks and wait for blades
to stop.
While Doing Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Testing, Adjustments or Repairs
25. Before servicing or making adjustments, stop en­
gine and remove key from the switch.
26. When changing attachments, tires or performing
other service, use the correct blocks, hoists and jacks.
Always chock or block the wheels and use jack stands
or solid wood blocks to support the raised machine. If
the traction unit is not properly supported by blocks or
jack stands, the unit may move or fall resulting in injury.
27. Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
28. Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight, and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
29. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles 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.
30. Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be
relieved by lowering cutting units to the ground and
stopping engine.
31. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
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Groundsmaster 455-D
D. Stop engine and remove key from switch.
E. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
24. Use only a rigid tow bar if it becomes necessary to
tow machine. Use trailer for normal transport.
32. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and dirt. Clean
protective screen on back of machine frequently.
33. If engine must be running to perform maintenance
or an adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing and other
parts of the body away from cutting units and other
moving parts. Keep all bystanders away.
34. Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
setting. To assure safety and accuracy, have an Author­
ized Toro Distributor check maximum engine speed.
35. Shut engine off before checking or adding oil to the
crankcase.
36. Disconnect battery before servicing the machine. If
battery voltage is required for troubleshooting or test
procedures, temporarily connect the battery.
37. At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed
to the safety standards for riding mowers. Ballast
weight, mounted to rear of traction unit, is required for
machine to conform to safety standard. DO NOT re­
move ballast weight at any time. To assure optimum
performance and continued safety certification of the
machine, use genuine Toro replacement parts and ac­
cessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance
with the safety standards, and the warranty may be
voided.
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