Table Of Contents - Toro 44409 Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Product Overview ..................................................... 8
Controls ............................................................. 8
Specifications .................................................... 9
Attachments/Accessories ................................... 9
Before Operation ................................................. 10
Before Operation Safety ................................... 10
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 10
Using the Safety-Interlock System .....................11
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 12
During Operation ................................................. 12
During Operation Safety ................................... 12
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 13
Starting the Engine ........................................... 14
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 14
Operating the Mower-Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 15
Driving the Machine .......................................... 16
Using the Adjustable Reference Bar ................. 17
Side Discharging or Mulching Grass ................. 17
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 18
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 19
After Operation .................................................... 19
After Operation Safety ...................................... 19
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve............................. 19
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 20
Transporting the Machine ................................. 20
Maintenance ........................................................... 22
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 22
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 22
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 23
Removing the Mower Deck Guard .................... 23
Lubrication .......................................................... 24
Greasing the Machine....................................... 24
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots ...................... 24
Greasing the Caster Wheel Bearings ................ 24
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 25
Engine Safety ................................................... 25
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 25
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 27
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 30
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 31
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 31
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 32
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 33
Electrical System Safety .................................. 33
Servicing the Battery......................................... 33
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 34
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 35
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 35
Checking the Wheel-Lug Nuts .......................... 35
Adjusting the Neutral Traction........................... 35
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 35
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearings ................. 36
Servicing the Caster Wheels and
Bearings........................................................ 36
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 37
Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen ......................... 37
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 37
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 38
Testing the Parking Brake ................................. 38
Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 38
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 39
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 39
Replacing the Mower-Deck Belt........................ 39
Adjusting the Idler Pulley Arm ........................... 41
Replacing the Transmission Belt....................... 41
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 43
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers ................. 43
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 44
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 44
Hydraulic System Specifications....................... 44
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level ................... 44
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and
Filters ............................................................ 44
Bleeding the Hydraulic System ......................... 46
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 47
Blade Safety ..................................................... 47
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 47
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 49
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 50
Cleaning .............................................................. 52
Cleaning under the Mower................................ 52
Disposing of Waste........................................... 52
Storage ................................................................... 53
Storage Safety.................................................. 53
Cleaning and Storing the Machine .................... 53
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 54
Schematics ............................................................. 56
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