Performing Daily Maintenance; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro TX 427 Operator's Manual

Filling the Fuel Tank(s)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 14).
Figure 14
1. Fuel-tank cap
4. Add fuel to the tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm
(1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler
neck.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely, turning it until
it clicks.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in the
(page 21).
Important:
Check the hydraulic-fluid level before
starting the engine for the first time; refer to
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Do not carry a load with the arms raised. Always
carry loads close to the ground.
•
Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the
machine may become unstable, which may result
in loss of control.
•
Use only Toro-approved attachments and
accessories. Attachments can change the stability
and the operating characteristics of the machine.
•
For machines with a platform:
– Do not step off the platform with the load raised.
– If you lose control of the machine, step off
– Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting
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– Do not place your feet under the platform.
– Do not move the machine unless you are
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure that the path is clear.
•
Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including gloves, eye
protection, long pants, substantial slip-resistant
footwear, and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
Maintenance
•
Do not operate the machine when you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away from the machine
42).
•
Operate the machine only in good light, keeping
away from holes and hidden hazards.
•
Ensure that all the drives are in neutral and engage
the parking brake (if equipped) before starting the
engine. Start the engine only from the operator's
position.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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the platform and away from the direction the
machine is moving.
your foot on the ground.
standing with both feet on the platform and
your hands are holding onto the handles.