Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Breaking-In The Machine - Toro 04530 Operator's Manual

4. Install the reservoir cap. Wipe up any fluid that may
have spilled.
Important: Check level of hydraulic fluid before
engine is first started and daily thereafter.
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating the machine, check the
reel-to-bedknife contact, regardless if the quality of cut had
previously been acceptable. There must be light contact
across the full length of the reel and bedknife; refer to
Adjusting the Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting Unit Operator's
Manual.
Before checking the reels, disconnect the cutting unit power
disconnect couplers; refer to
(page 24). Connect them when finished.
CAUTION
If you do not disconnect the power to the cutting
units, someone could accidentally start the cutting
unit, causing serious injury to hands and feet.
Always separate the cutting unit power disconnect
couplers before working on the cutting units.

Checking the Tire Pressure

The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping
purposes. Reduce the pressure to the proper levels before
starting the unit.
Vary the tire pressure for all 3 wheels, depending upon your
turf conditions, from a minimum of 83 to a maximum of 110
kPa (12 psi to 16 psi).
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts
could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 95 to 122 N-m (70 to 90
ft-lb) after 1-4 hours of operation and again after
10 hours of operation. Torque the nuts every 200
hours thereafter.

Breaking-in the Machine

Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with the machine for oil
change and maintenance procedures recommended during
the break-in period.
Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for the break-in
period.
Cutting Unit Power Disconnect
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions and
performance closely so that minor difficulties, which could
lead to major problems, are noted and can be corrected.
Inspect the machine frequently during break-in for signs of
oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any other malfunction.
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system, burnish
(break-in) the brakes before using the machine. To burnish
the brakes, firmly apply the brakes and drive the machine at
mowing speed until the brakes are hot, as indicated by their
smell. An adjustment to the brakes may be required after
break-in; refer to Adjusting the Brakes.

Starting the Engine

Note: Inspect the area beneath the mowers to be certain
they are clear of debris.
1. Sit on the seat, lock the parking brake, disengage the
raise/lower mow control and move the functional
control lever to Neutral.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the Neutral position.
3. Move the choke lever to the closed position (only when
starting a cold engine) and the throttle lever to the half
throttle position.
4. Insert and rotate the ignition key clockwise until the
engine starts. After the engine starts, regulate the
choke to keep the engine running smoothly. As soon
as possible, open the choke by pushing it in to the Off
position. A warm engine requires little or no choking.
5. Check the machine out with the following procedures
after the engine has started:
A. Move the functional control lever to the Mow
position and release the parking brake. Move
the throttle control to the Fast position and
momentarily engage the reels by moving the
raise/lower mow control lever forward. The
cutting units should drop and all the reels should
turn.
B. Move the raise/lower mow control lever rearward.
The cutting reels should stop and the cutting units
should raise to the full transport position.
C. Set the brake to keep the machine from moving,
and operate the traction pedal through the
forward and reverse positions.
D. Continue the above procedure for 1-2 minutes.
Neutralize the functional control lever, lock the
parking brake, and turn the engine off.
E. Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks appear, check
the tightness of the hydraulic fittings. If oil
leaks continue to appear, contact your local
Toro Distributor for assistance and, if necessary,
replacement parts.
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