Inspecting And Cleaning After Mowing; Driving The Machine Without Mowing; Transporting The Machine - Toro 04510 Operator's Manual

Note: Heavy wet clippings place an undue strain on
the baskets and will add unnecessary weight to the
machine, thereby increasing the load on the engine,
hydraulic system, brakes, etc.
Inspecting and Cleaning after
Mowing
At the completion of the mowing operation, thoroughly wash
the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle so excessive
water pressure will not cause contamination and damage to
the seals and bearings. Never wash a warm engine or
electrical connections with water.
After cleaning, inspect the machine for possible hydraulic
fluid leaks, damage or wear to hydraulic and mechanical
components, and the cutting units for sharpness. Also,
lubricate brake shaft assembly with SAE 30 oil or spray
lubricant to deter corrosion and help keep the machine
performing satisfactorily during the next mowing operation.
Driving the Machine without
Mowing
Ensure that the cutting units are fully raised. Move the
functional-control lever to the T
the brakes to slow the machine while going down steep
hills to avoid loss of control. Always approach rough areas
at a reduced speed and cross severe undulations carefully.
Familiarize yourself with the width of the machine. Do not
attempt to pass between objects that are close together so
that costly damage and down time can be prevented.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Read all the safety
instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead
to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
Use extreme caution when loading the machine onto a trailer
or a truck. One full-width ramp that is wide enough to extend
beyond the rear tires is required
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles do not
exceed 15 degrees (Figure
position. Use
RANSPORT
(Figure 38).
38). A steeper angle may cause
mower components to get caught as the unit moves from the
ramp to the trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also cause
the machine to tip backward. If loading on or near a slope,
position the trailer or truck so that it is on the down side
of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will
minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as
level as possible.
Important: Do not attempt to turn the machine while
on the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the machine to tip backward.
WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip-over and could cause
serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a machine
on a ramp.
• Use the seat belt when loading the machine.
Ensure that the ROPS will clear the top of an
enclosed trailer.
• Use only a single, full-width ramp; do not use
individual ramps for each side of the machine.
• If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider
than the machine.
• Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between the
ramp and the ground or between the ramp and
the trailer or truck.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving the
machine up a ramp, to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing
the machine down a ramp, to avoid tipping
backward.
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