Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses; Miscellaneous Maintenance; Backlapping The Cutting System - Toro 03170 Operator's Manual

Checking the Hydraulic Lines
and Hoses
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, kinked lines,
loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather
deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all
necessary repairs before operating.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury.
• Ensure that all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin
hole leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
• Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is
injected into skin.
Miscellaneous
Maintenance
Backlapping the Cutting
System
DANGER
Contacting the reels may cause personal injury or
death.
• Never place your hands or feet in the reel area
while the engine is running.
• While backlapping, the reels may stall and then
start again.
• Do not attempt to start reels again with your
hand or foot.
• Do not adjust the reels while the engine is
running.
• If the reel stalls, stop the engine before
attempting to clear the reel.
1. Position the machine on a clean and level surface,
lower the cutting units, stop the engine, engage
parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Remove the console cover to expose the controls.
3. Rotate the backlap control to the backlap position
(R). Rotate the reel speed control to position 1. See
Figure 75.
1. Reel speed control
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Figure 75
2. Backlap control