Toro 4045 Operator's Manual page 63

Checking the Engine-oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Level (page 88).
Checking the Cooling System
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
cooling system; refer to Checking the Coolant Level in the
Radiator (page 101).
Checking the Hydraulic-fluid Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the hydraulic-fluid level; refer to
Fluid (page 106).
Starting and Stopping the Engine
To start the engine, complete the following:
1. Open the front hood; refer to
Hood (page 81).
2. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the On position;
refer to Battery-disconnect Switch (page
3. Close and latch the hood.
4. Open the door on the rear control panel.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Run position.
Note: If the Wait-to-Start light illuminates, wait until
it turns off before proceeding.
6. Turn the ignition key to the Start position until the
engine starts, then release it.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the Off position.
In an emergency, you can also stop the engine and all
processes by pressing the Engine-stop button on either the
drive pendant or the control panel.
Driving the Machine
1. Start the machine, and ensure that the stake-down
augers are removed from the ground.
2. Ensure that the rear stabilizers are retracted and
that the thrust frame is raised off the ground in the
horizontal position.
3. Walk around the machine to ensure that no one is near
it.
Note: Ensure that all bystanders are clear of the area
where you will be moving the machine.
4. Connect the drive pendant to the right receptacle on
the bottom of the rear control panel.
5. With the pendant in hand, walk at least 6 feet to the
side of the machine.
Checking the Engine-oil
Checking the Hydraulic
Opening the Front
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Note: Be sure to keep this safe distance whenever
moving the machine.
6. Press and hold the operator presence button on the
drive pendant.
7. Use the speed switch on the pendant to increase or
decrease the engine speed as desired.
8. Set the desired travel speed using the speed switch.
9. Use the joy stick to move the machine as desired.
Note: For more information on the drive pendant, refer
to Drive Pendant (page
Loading and Unloading the Machine
WARNING
Moving a machine of this size on a trailer over
public roads carries risks to those around the
machine if it should come loose, be involved in an
accident, hit a low hanging structure, etc.
• Follow the tie-down procedures described in
this section when moving the machine.
• Follow all local traffic regulations governing the
hauling of large equipment. This manual cannot
adequately cover all laws and safety regulations;
it is your responsibility to know and follow the
laws and regulations that pertain to you.
WARNING
The machine can slip and fall from a trailer or ramp,
crushing anyone caught beneath it and causing
serious injury or death.
• Keep all bystanders away from the machine and
trailer.
• Ensure that the trailer and ramp are not slippery
and are free of ice, grease, oil, etc.
• Move the machine onto the ramp at slow speed
with the engine at slow speed.
• Ensure that you have the machine centered on
the ramp and trailer.
1. Ensure that the ramp and the trailer or truck bed can
support the weight of the machine.
2. Ensure that the upper front and rear pipe-holder pins
and the lower front and rear pipe-holder pins are
installed (Figure
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