Maintenance; Maintenance Safety; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Note:
Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching
for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page.

Maintenance Safety

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Before cleaning, servicing, or adjusting the
machine, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Shut off the engine, remove the key, disconnect
the spark-plug wire, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
– Chock the wheels.
– Remove the machine from the traction unit.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or you need assistance, contact an
authorized Toro distributor.
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Support the machine with blocks or jack stands
when working beneath it.
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Ensure that all guards are installed securely after
maintaining or adjusting the machine.
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Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
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Use jack stands to support the machine or
components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Do not charge the batteries while servicing the
machine.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 8 hours
After the first 10 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the condition and the tension of the belt.
• Check the torque of the wheel lug nuts.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean the engine screen and the oil cooler.
• Check the tire air pressure.
• Check the blower nozzle clamp.
• Clean the nozzle guides.
• Check the condition and the tension of the belt.
• Replace the air filter element (more frequently if conditions are dusty or sandy).
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the condition of the tires.
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To reduce the potential fire hazard, keep the
engine area free of excessive grease, grass,
leaves, and accumulation of dirt.
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If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
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If you must run the engine to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep your hands, feet,
clothing, and all other parts of your body away
from the engine and any moving parts. Keep
bystanders away from the machine.
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Clean up oil and fuel spills.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
fasteners tightened. Replace all damaged or
missing decals.
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Do not interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided
by a safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
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Do not overspeed the engine by changing the
governor settings. To ensure safety and accuracy,
have an authorized Toro distributor to check the
maximum engine speed with a tachometer.
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If major repairs are ever necessary or assistance
is required, contact an authorized Toro distributor.
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Altering this machine in any manner may affect the
operation of the machine, performance, durability,
or its use may result in injury or death. Such
use could void the product warranty of The Toro
Company.
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