Premaintenance Procedures; Maintaining The Machine Under Special Operating Conditions; Preparing To Maintain The Machine; Lifting The Machine - Toro Workman MD Operator's Manual

Premaintenance
Procedures
Maintaining the Machine under
Special Operating Conditions
If the machine is subjected to any of the conditions listed
below, maintenance should be performed twice as frequently.
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Desert operation
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Cold climate operation (below 10° C [50° F])
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Trailer towing
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Driving time typically less than 5 minutes
•
Frequent operation in dusty conditions
•
Construction work
•
After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar
dirty conditions, have your brakes inspected and cleaned
as soon as possible. This will prevent any abrasive
material from causing excessive wear.
•
Under frequent heavy duty operating conditions, lubricate
all grease fittings and inspect air cleaner daily to prevent
excessive wear.
Preparing to Maintain the
Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove
the starter key.
3. Allow the engine and exhaust system to cool.

Lifting the Machine

DANGER
The machine may be unstable when using a jack. It
could slip off the jack, injuring anyone beneath it.
• Do not start the engine while the machine is
on a jack.
• Always remove the key from the starter switch
before getting off of the machine.
• Block the tires when the machine is supported
by lifting equipment.
• Use jack stands to support the machine once
you have lifted the it.
Important: Whenever the engine is run for routine
maintenance and/or engine diagnostics, the rear wheels
of the machine should be 25 mm (1 inch) off the ground,
with the rear axle supported on jack stands.
•
The lifting point at the front of the machine is at the front
of the frame behind the towing tongue
1. Front lifting point
•
1. Rear lifting points

Accessing the Hood

Raising the hood
1. Lift up the handle of the rubber latches at each side
2. Raise the hood.
(Figure 23).
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Figure 23
The lifting point at the rear of the machine is under the
axle tubes (Figure 24).
Figure 24
of the hood (Figure 25).
Figure 25