Pre-Maintenance Procedures; Maintenance Safety - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance Service
Interval
Every 500 hours
Yearly
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

Maintenance Safety

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Before repairing the machine do the following:
– Disengage the drives.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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Park the machine on a level surface.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
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Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
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Use jack stands to support the machine and/or
components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Disconnect the battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive terminal last. Connect the positive
terminal first and negative last.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear thickly padded gloves, and use
caution when servicing them. Only replace blades;
do not straighten or weld them.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition
and all hardware tightened, especially the
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the wheel-hub slotted nut.
• Adjust the caster-pivot bearing.
• Adjust the electric clutch.
• Change the hydraulic filter and hydraulic fluid when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500
hydraulic fluid.
• Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Lubricate the caster-wheel hubs.
• Change the gearbox oil.
• Change the engine coolant.
blade-attachment bolts. Replace all worn or
damaged decals.
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Never interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided
by a safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
•
Check the parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
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