After Operation; After Operation Safety; Clean And Inspect; Tie-Down Points - Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Series Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

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Park the machine on a level surface; engage the
parking brake; shut off the engine; remove the key;
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
the machine.
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Do not step on, over or under the drive shaft.
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Do not use the restrain chain of the PTO-shaft
guard to support the shaft when transporting or
storing the mower.
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Do not rest the PTO shaft on the ground.
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Do not allow the PTO-shaft guards to pull apart.
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Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
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Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.

Clean and Inspect

Service Interval: After each use
Raise the mower decks and thoroughly wash them.

Tie-Down Points

Figure 44
1. Forward tie-down point
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2. Forward tie-down point
(left and right sides)

Transporting the Machine

Important:
Raise and latch the decks before
loading the mower on to or off from the trailer.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or a truck.
Refer to Operator's Manual for your tow chassis and
tow vehicle the tie-down locations of the machine.
1. Drive the tow vehicle up the ramp.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and engage
the parking brake.
3. Lower the jack.
4. Tie down the machine near the wheels with
straps, chains, or cables.
Note:
Refer to local regulations for tie-down
requirements.
5. Secure blocks at the wheels of the machine to
the bed of the trailer or truck.
6. Ensure that the PTO drive shaft is coupled to
a tow vehicle or secured to the tow bar of the
mower.
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