Installing The Mulching Baffle (Optional); Preparing The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

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Installing the Mulching
Baffle (Optional)
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Thoroughly clean debris from the mounting holes
on the rear wall and left wall of the chamber.
2. Install the mulching baffle in the rear opening
and secure it with 5 flange-head bolts
1. Mulching baffle
3. Verify that mulching baffle does not interfere with
the tip of the blade and does not protrude inside
the surface of the rear chamber wall.
DANGER
Using the high-lift blade with the
mulching baffle could cause the blade
to break, resulting in personal injury or
death.
Do not use the high-lift blade with the
mulching baffle.
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Preparing the Machine

No Parts Required
Checking the Tire Pressure
Check the tire pressure before use; refer to
the Tire Pressure (page
Important:
Maintain pressure in all tires to
ensure a good quality-of-cut and proper machine
performance. Do not underinflate the tires.
8).
Checking the Fluid Levels
1. Check the rear-axle lubricant level before the
engine is first started, refer to
Rear-Axle Lubricant (page
2. Check the engine-oil level before starting the
engine; refer to
(page 25).
3. Check the hydraulic-fluid level before starting
the engine; refer to
Level (page
4. Check the cooling system before starting the
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engine; refer to
(page 67).
Greasing the Machine
Grease the machine before use; refer to
Bearings and Bushings (page
grease the machine results in premature failure of
critical parts.
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27).
Checking the
64).
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid
69).
Checking the Cooling System
53). Failure to properly
Checking
Greasing the