While Operating - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Service Manual

While Operating

1. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
2. Before starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Make sure traction pedal is in neutral and the
PTO switch is OFF (disengaged).
C. After engine is started, release parking brake and
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not move.
If movement is evident, there may be a problem with
the piston (traction) pump that needs to be corrected
before using the machine.
3. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
4. Do not touch engine, exhaust system components or
radiator while engine is running or soon after it is
stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
Groundsmaster 4500--D/4700--D
5. Before getting off the seat:
A. Ensure that traction pedal is in neutral.
B. Fully lower and disengage cutting decks. Wait for
deck blades to stop.
C. Engage parking brake.
D. Stop engine and remove key from switch.
6. Toro recommends that anytime the machine is
parked (short or long term), the cutting decks should be
lowered to the ground. This relieves pressure from the
lift circuit and eliminates the risk of cutting decks acci-
dentally lowering to the ground.
7. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked or
blocked.
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