Maintenance; Maintenance Safety - Toro 34230 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

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While performing maintenance on the machine,
someone could start the engine. Accidental
starting of the engine could seriously injure you or
others. Remove the key from the ignition switch,
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the
spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
Also, push the wire(s) aside so that it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
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The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns. Allow the engine
to cool completely before servicing or repairing
around the engine area.
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Park the machine on level ground and allow it to
cool. Never allow untrained personnel to service
the machine.
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Disengage the spray or close the spreader gate,
set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key or disconnect the spark-plug wire.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning, or repairing the machine.
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Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive terminal
last. Connect positive terminal first and negative
terminal last.
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Relieve the pressure from the spray system before
servicing the machine.
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Empty the tank and/or hopper before tilting the
machine for maintenance and before storage.
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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; otherwise, gangrene may result.
– If equipped, ensure that all hydraulic fluid
hoses and lines are in good condition and
that all hydraulic connections and fittings are
tight before applying pressure to the hydraulic
system.
– Keep your body and hands away from pinhole
leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure
hydraulic fluid.
– Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to
find hydraulic leaks.
– Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic
system by placing the motion-control levers
in neutral and shutting off the engine before
working on the hydraulic system.
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Raising the machine for service or maintenance
relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks
could be dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic
jacks may not be enough support or may
malfunction, allowing the machine to fall and cause
possible injury. Do not rely solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack
stands or equivalent support.
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Carefully release the pressure from components
with stored energy.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments while
the engine is running. If the maintenance or
adjustment procedure requires the engine to be
running and components moving, use extreme
caution.
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Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may
cause personal injury. Keep your fingers, hands,
and clothing clear of rotating components and hot
surfaces.
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Check all bolts frequently to maintain their proper
tightness.
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