Maintenance; Maintenance Safety - Toro TimeCutter SS 4225 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Maintenance Safety

WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
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
it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug(s).
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a
hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
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Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, remove key or
disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement
to stop and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
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Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
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Keep the machine, guards, shields and all
safety devices in place and in safe working
condition. Frequently check for worn or
deteriorating components and replace them with
the manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
WARNING
Removal or modification of original
equipment, parts and/or accessories
may alter the warranty, controllability,
and safety of the machine. Unauthorized
modifications to the original equipment or
failure to use original Toro parts could lead
to serious injury or death. Unauthorized
changes to the machine, engine, fuel or
venting system, may violate applicable
safety standards such as: ANSI, OSHA and
NFPA and/or government regulations such
as EPA and CARB.
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Use care when checking blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing them. Only replace damaged blades.
Never straighten or weld them.
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Use jack stands to support the machine and/or
components when required.
CAUTION
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, which could
cause 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 pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, Do Not make adjustments with the
engine running. If the maintenance or adjustment
procedure require the engine to be running and
components moving, use extreme caution.
WARNING
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 proper
tightness.
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