Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops); Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

Using the Rollover Protection
System (ROPS)
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover: Keep the
roll bar in the raised locked position and use the
seat belt.
Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with
the seat latch.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.,
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
• Lower roll bar slowly so damage to hood does
not occur.
Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotters, and
remove the 2 pins
1. Roll bar
2. Pin
2. Lower the roll bar to the down position.
3. Install the 2 pins and secure them with the hairpin
cotters (Figure 30).
(Figure 30).
Figure 30
3. Hairpin cotter
4. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotters, and
remove the 2 pins
5. Raise the roll bar to the upright position, install the 2
pins, and secure them with the hairpin cotters
30).
Important: Always use the seat belt when the roll bar
is in the raised and locked position. Do not use the seat
belt when the ROPS is in the lowered position.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Important: You might need to bleed the fuel system in
any of the following situations: initially starting up a
new machine, the engine no longer running due to lack
of fuel, or fuel system components replaced or serviced.
1. Raise the ROPS and lock it into place.
2. Sit on the seat and fasten the seat belt.
3. Ensure that the parking brake is set and the PTO
switch is in the O
4. Remove your foot from traction pedal and ensure that
it is in neutral.
5. Move the throttle control to the F
6. Turn the ignition switch to the O
Note: An automatic timer then controls the preheat
for 6 seconds.
7. After preheating, turn the key to the Start position,
crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds,
and release the key when the engine starts.
Note: If additional preheating is required, turn the
key to the O
FF
position. Repeat this process as required.
8. Move the throttle to idle speed or partial throttle and
run the engine until it warms up.
Important: When you start the engine for the first
time; or after you change the engine oil or overhaul
the engine, transmission, or axle; operate the
machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2 minutes.
Also, operate the lift lever and PTO lever to ensure
that all parts are properly operating. Turn the
power-steering wheel to the left and right to check
the steering response. Then shut the engine off,
check the fluid levels, and check for oil leaks, loose
parts, and any other malfunctions.
CAUTION
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts, or other malfunctions.
9. To stop engine, move the throttle control backward to
the S position, move the PTO switch to the O
LOW
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(Figure 30).
position.
FF
position.
AST
/P
N REHEAT
position, then to the O /P
N
(Figure
position.
REHEAT
FF