Maintenance - Toro 30357 Operator's Manual

lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume mowing
until area is cleared.
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Never raise the cutting unit while the blades or other
parts are rotating.
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If cutting blades strike a solid object or the machine
vibrates abnormally, disengage PTO, move throttle to
slow, set parking brake, and shut engine off. Remove key
from switch to prevent possibility of accidental starting.
Check cutting unit, blower assembly and traction unit for
damage and defective parts. Repair any damage before
restarting the engine and operating the cutting unit.
Assure cutting unit blades are in good condition and
blade bolts are tightened to proper torque specifications
(See Cutting Deck Operator's Manual).
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If the cutting unit discharge area or blower assembly
ever plugs, disengage PTO and shut engine off before
removing the obstruction.
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To stop machine, remove foot from traction pedal and
use brakes. Gradually reversing the traction pedal can
provide additional braking.
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Do not touch engine, muffler, or it adjacent shroud while
engine is running or soon after it has stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.
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Lower the cutting unit to the ground and remove key
from switch whenever machine is left unattended.
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Before getting of the seat:
– Move traction pedal to neutral position and remove
foot from pedal.
– Set the parking brake and disengage the PTO.
– Shut the engine off and remove key from ignition
switch. Wait for all movement to stop before getting
off the seat.

Maintenance

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Remove key from ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting, or storing
the machine.
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If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired,
contact an Authorized TORO Distributor.
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To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt.
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Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check all cutting
unit blade mounting bolts frequently to assure they are
tightened to proper torque specifications (See Cutting
Deck Operator's Manual).
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Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight, and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
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Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles
that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper
or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks. Hydraulic
fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to
penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If fluid is ejected
into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or
gangrene may result.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be relieved
by stopping engine and lowering implement to the
ground.
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If the engine must be running to perform maintenance
or an adjustment, keep clear of PTO shaft, cutting unit
blades, and other moving parts.
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At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed to
safety standards in effect for riding mowers. To ensure
optimum performance and continued safety certification
of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement parts
and accessories. 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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