Chapter 5: Maintenance; Maintenance Safety - Toro TimeCutter MyRIDE Owner's Manual

Maintenance Safety

• If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the switch before you
perform any maintenance.
• Before you leave the operator's position, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the drives.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for the machine to cool before performing maintenance.
• Do not allow untrained personnel to service the machine.
• Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts or hot surfaces. If possible, do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
• Keep all guards, shields, switches, and all safety devices in place and in proper working
condition. Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components and replace them with
genuine Toro parts when necessary.
• Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.
Removing or modifying original equipment, parts, and/or accessories may alter
the warranty, controllability, and safety of the machine. Making unauthorized
modifications to the original equipment or failing to use original Toro parts could
lead to serious injury or death.
• Check the parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and service it as required.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Clean grass, leaves, excessive grease and oil, and other debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine compartment to prevent fires.
• Clean up oil or fuel spills and remove fuel-soaked debris.
• Do not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks to support the machine. Use
adequate jack stands.
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened, especially the blade-
attachment hardware.
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