Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Torquing The Wheel Nuts; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 03170 Operator's Manual

4. If the level is low, add the appropriate fluid to raise
the level to the full mark.
5. Install the dipstick and cap onto the filler neck.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The tires are over-inflated for shipping. Therefore,
release some of the air to reduce the pressure. The
proper air pressure in the tires is 14 to 18 psi (97 to
124 kPa).
Note: Maintain the recommended pressure in all tires
to ensure a good quality of cut and proper machine
performance.
DANGER
Low tire pressure decreases machine side hill
stability. This could cause a rollover, which may
result in personal injury or death.
Do not under-inflate the tires.
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the reel-to-bedknife contact even if the quality of
cut had been acceptable previously. There must be light
contact across the full length of the reel and bedknife;
refer to Adjusting Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting Unit
Operator's Manual.

Torquing the Wheel Nuts

Service Interval: After the first hour
After the first 10 hours
Every 200 hours
Torque the wheel nuts to 45 to 65 ft-lb (61 to 88 N-m).
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts
could result in personal injury.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
You may need to bleed the fuel system if any of
the following situations have occurred (refer to

Bleeding the Fuel System):

• It is the initial start up of a new engine.
• The engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
• Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel
system components; e.g., filter replaced, etc.
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the parking brake is set and the reel
drive switch is in the Disengage position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that the pedal is in the neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever to the 1/2 throttle position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to the
On/Preheat position until the glow plug indicator
light goes out (approximately 7 seconds); then rotate
the key to the Start position to engage the starter
motor. Release the key when the engine starts.
Note: The key will move automatically to the
On/Run position.
Important: To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter longer
than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous
cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging the
starter motor again.
5. When the engine is started for the first time or after
an overhaul of the engine, operate the machine in
forward and reverse for one to two minutes. Also
operate the lift lever and cutting unit drive switch to
ensure proper operation of all parts.
Note: Turn the steering wheel to the left and right
to check the steering response, then shut the engine
off and check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any
other noticeable malfunctions.
CAUTION
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts,
and other malfunctions.
Stopping the Engine
Move the throttle control to the Idle position, move the
reel drive switch to Disengage, and rotate the starter
key to Off.
Note: Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
Bleeding the Fuel System
1. Park the machine on a level surface, and ensure that
the fuel tank is at least half full.
2. Unlatch and raise the hood.
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