Preparing To Use The Machine; Opening And Closing The Cowl - Toro CM-1258Y-SD Operator's Manual

Preparing to Use the Machine

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Review all of the safety decals on the machine.
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Use a hard-hat, hearing protection, a shirt with long
sleeves that are tight at the wrists, tight-fitting gloves
without draw strings or loose cuffs, eye protection, and
a dust mask or respirator. A mesh visor alone does
not provide sufficient eye protection; supplement with
protective glasses.
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Ensure that you are familiar with the safety regulations
and shutdown procedures described in the Operator's
Manual and the Engine Owner's Manual.
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Ensure that all guards are in place and in good condition.
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Ensure that the paddles are in place and in good
condition.
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Check the fuel and oil levels of the engine.
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When preparing to mix material:
1. Move the machine to a level job-site surface.
2. Remove the machine from the tow vehicle.
3. Chock the front and back of the tires to prevent
the machine from moving.
4. Ensure that the drum is in the mix position
(upright).
5. Ensure that the drum-tilt brake is engaged and
that the drum does not rotate toward the dump
position.

Opening and Closing the Cowl

Opening the Cowl
1. At the side of the machine where the front cowl and
rear cowl meet, grasp the ring of the latch and pull it
off from the latch anchor on the rear cowl
A
C
3
1. Latch
2. Latch anchor
2. Repeat
3. At the back of the machine where the rear cowl meets
the frame of the machine, grasp the ring of the latch
and pull it off from the latch anchor on the cowl
(Figure
4. Rotate the rear cowl up and forward until it is fully
positioned on top of the front cowl
(Figure 20).
Closing the Cowl
1. Rotate the rear cowl rearward and down until the
receiver at the bottom center of the cowl is aligned with
the V-fitting and flush on the frame of the machine
(Figure
2. At the back of the machine, grasp the ring of the latch
and pull it on to the latch anchor on the rear cowl.
3. At the side of the machine, grasp the ring of the latch
and pull it onto the latch anchor on the rear cowl.
4. Repeat step
(Figure
17
B
1
D
4
Figure 20
Opening and closing the cowl
3. Receiver
4. V-fitting
1 on the opposite side of the machine.
20).
20).
3 on the opposite side of the machine
20).
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(Figure 20).