While Operating; Maintenance And Service - Toro Workman MDX-D Service Manual

While Operating

1. Sit on the operator seat when starting and operating
the vehicle.
2. Before starting the engine:
A. Sit on operator's seat and depress the brake ped-
al. Make sure that the parking brake is released.
B. Turn ignition switch to the ON position. When the
glow plug indicator goes off, the engine is ready to
start.
C. Turn ignition switch to the START position. Re-
lease switch to the ON position once the engine
starts.
3. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.

Maintenance and Service

1. Before servicing or making adjustments, turn all ac-
cessories off, stop the engine, set parking brake and re-
move key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure vehicle is in safe operating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
3. Never work under a raised bed without placing the
bed on the fully extended prop rod.
4. Never store the vehicle or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as near a water heat-
er or furnace.
5. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and dirt.
6. If engine must be running to perform maintenance or
an adjustment, keep clothing, hands, feet and other
parts of the body away from moving parts. Keep by-
standers away.
7. Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
setting. To assure safety and accuracy, check maximum
engine speed. Maximum engine speed is 3470 RPM.
8. Shut engine off before checking or adding oil to the
engine crankcase.
9. Disconnect battery before servicing the vehicle. Dis-
connect negative (--) battery cable first and positive (+)
cable last. If battery voltage is required for troubleshoot-
ing or test procedures, temporarily connect the battery.
Attach positive (+) cable first and negative (--) cable last.
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4. Do not touch engine, radiator, exhaust system or
transaxle while engine is running or soon after it is
stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
5. Before getting off the seat:
A. Stop movement of the vehicle.
B. Turn ignition switch to OFF and wait for all move-
ment to stop.
C. Apply parking brake.
D. Remove key from ignition switch.
E. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
10.Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your
face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery.
11. Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks
and flames away from the battery.
12.If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is de-
sired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
13.To assure optimum performance and continued
safety of the vehicle, use genuine Toro replacement
parts and accessories. Replacement parts and acces-
sories made by other manufacturers may result in non-
conformance with safety standards, and the warranty
may be voided.
14.When raising the vehicle to change tires or to per-
form other service, use correct blocks, hoists and jacks.
Make sure vehicle is parked on a solid level surface such
as a concrete floor. Prior to raising the vehicle, remove
any attachments that may interfere with the safe and
proper raising of the vehicle. Always chock or block
wheels. Use appropriate jack stands to support the
raised vehicle. If the vehicle is not properly supported by
jack stands, the vehicle may move or fall, which may re-
sult in personal injury (see Jack Vehicle in this section).
15.Make sure to dispose of potentially harmful waste
(e.g. fuel, oil, engine coolant, filters, battery) in an envir-
onmentally safe manner. Follow all local codes and reg-
ulations when recycling or disposing of waste.
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