After Operation; After Operation Safety; Pushing The Machine By Hand; Transporting The Machine - Toro TimeCutter MX 4250 Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are transporting or not using the machine.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Pushing the Machine by
Hand
Important:
Always push the machine by hand.
Do not tow the machine, because towing may
damage it.
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and
to push the machine, the ignition key must be in the
position. The battery needs to be charged and
RUN
functioning to disengage the electric brake.
Pushing the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both
sides of the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key
hole and down to lock them in place
Note:
Do this for each lever.
5. Turn the ignition key on and disengage the
parking brake.
Note:
Do not start the machine.
1. Bypass-lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure that the key has been
returned to the
the battery charge.
Note:
may still be engaged. You can release the electric
brake manually if necessary; refer to
Electric Brake (page
Operating the Machine
Move the bypass levers rearward through the keyhole
and down to lock them in place as shown in
Note:

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Use a full-width ramp. Ensure that the trailer
or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and
marking as required by law. Please carefully read all
the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you or bystanders avoid injury. Refer to your
local ordinances for trailer and tie-down requirements.
(Figure 29).
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous
and can lead to accidents, causing personal
injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street
or roadway.
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Figure 29
3. Lever position for pushing
position to avoid draining
STOP
If the machine fails to move, the electric brake
45).
Do this for each lever.
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the machine
Releasing the
Figure 29.