Pre-Maintenance Procedures; Pre-Maintenance Safety; Jacking Points; Raising The Mower Off The Ground - Toro Groundsmaster 3400 Operator's Manual

Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Important: Regular maintenance is essential for the
continued safe operation of the machine. Correct
servicing will prolong the working life of the machine
and safeguard the warranty. Always use genuine Toro
service parts as these are accurately matched to the
required duty.
Dirt and contamination are the enemies of any hydraulic
system. When performing maintenance procedures on the
hydraulic system, always ensure that the work area and the
components are thoroughly clean before, during, and after
procedure. Ensure that all open hydraulic lines and ports, etc.,
are plugged during maintenance procedures.
The recommended service intervals are based on normal
operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions will
necessitate shorter service intervals.
Always grease the pivot points immediately after pressure
washing or steam cleaning.

Pre-Maintenance Safety

•
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or leaving the
machine, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Move the throttle switch to the low-idle position.
– Disengage the cutting units.
– Lower the cutting units.
– Ensure that the traction is in neutral.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
•
If the cutting units are in the transport position, use the
positive mechanical lock (if available) before you leave the
machine unattended.
•
If possible, do not perform maintenance while the engine
is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
Use jack stands to support the machine or components
when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.

Jacking Points

Note: Use jack stands to support the machine when required
(Figure 30).
•
Front—under the rear lift cylinder mount.
•
Rear—axle tube on the rear axle.
Raising the Mower off the
Ground
WARNING
A raised mower deck that is not properly supported
can fall, crushing you or bystanders who are
underneath it.
When the mower is raised off the ground:
• Never crawl under the mower.
• Never start the engine.
Important: Before raising the mower ensure that
the lifting device to be used is in good condition and
capable of supporting the weight of the mower securely.
Minimum lift capacity: 2 Tonnes (4,409 lb).
1. Park the mower on level ground.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Turn the engine switch to the
the ignition key.
4. Ensure the ground under the lifting device is level and
firm.
5. Align and ensure the lifting device is secure against 1 of
the mowers lifting points.
6. If raising the front of the mower, chock the rear wheels
to prevent the mower rolling away.
Note: The parking brake only operates on the front
wheels.
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