Maintenance And Storage - Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D 30411 Operator's Manual

Operation
• Before operating a machine with ROPS (roll over
protection system), be certain that the seat belts are
attached and the seat is latched to prevent the seat
from pivoting forward.
• Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis
shoes or sneakers.
• Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving
parts and the mower discharge area and underside of
the mower while the engine is running.
• Fill fuel tank until level is 1 inch (25 mm) below the
bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
• Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
• If a steep slope must be ascended, drive forward up
the hill and drive rearward down the hill, keeping
the traction drive engaged.
• If you cannot back up a slope or if you feel uneasy
on it, do not mow it.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope. Avoid raising the side
cutting units on a slope.
• Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
• When operating the machine on slopes, banks, or
near drop-offs, always have the ROPS installed and
use the seat belt.
• Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if
the machine is driven or rolls into a pond or water.
• Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly turn
over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
or if an edge caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
• Use extra care with other attachments. These can
change the stability of the machine.
• When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or
near the mowing area, stop mowing. Careless
operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets,
or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown
object injuries. Do not resume mowing until the
area is cleared.
• Turn off the blades when not mowing.

Maintenance and Storage

• Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as near a water
heater or furnace.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good
condition.
• Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your hands,
to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the
skin and cause serious injury. If fluid is injected into
the skin it must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury
or gangrene may result.
• If the engine must be running to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing,
and any parts of the body away from the cutting
units, attachments, and any moving parts. Keep
everyone away.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
• 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.
• Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the battery.
• The engine must be shut off before checking the oil
or adding oil to the crankcase.
• If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
• To make sure of optimum performance and
continued safety certification of the machine, use
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