Pre-Maintenance Procedures; Pre-Maintenance Safety; Preparing The Machine For Maintenance; Lifting The Machine - Toro 30874 Operator's Manual

Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

Pre-Maintenance Safety

•
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or leaving the
machine, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Move the throttle switch to the low-idle position.
– Disengage the cutting units.
– Lower the cutting units.
– Ensure that the traction is in neutral.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
•
If the cutting units are in the transport position, use the
positive mechanical lock (if available) before you leave the
machine unattended.
•
If possible, do not perform maintenance while the engine
is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
Use jack stands to support the machine or components
when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
1. Ensure that the PTO is disengaged.
2. Park the machine on a level surface.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the cutting unit(s) if necessary.
5. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
6. Turn the ignition key to the S
it.
7. Allow machine components to cool before performing
maintenance.
position and remove
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Lifting the Machine

Use the following as points to lift the machine:
Front of the machine—at the frame of the machine, forward
of the wheel-drive motors
Important: Do not support the machine at the
wheel-drive motors. Keep the lifting equipment clear of
hydraulic tubing and hoses.
Rear of the machine—at the center of the axle
Locate the jackstands of the specified capacity at both sides
of the gear case and under the axle.
Important: Do not support the machine at the tie rod.
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