Performing Daily Maintenance; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex 3360 Operator's Manual

2. Tilt the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
3. Tighten the bolts
steering-wheel assembly in your adjusted
position.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
following procedures:
•
Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine Oil (page 39).
•
Check the reel-to-bedknife contact; refer to
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact (page
•
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page 47).
•
Check the safety-interlock system; refer to
Understanding the Safety-Interlock System (page
29).
•
Check the fuel level and add more fuel if needed;
refer to Filling the Fuel Tank (page
•
Check the parking brake function by actuating the
parking brake and ensuring that it engages; refer
to Parking Brake (page

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; and substantial,
slip-resistant footwear. Tie back long hair and do
not wear loose clothing or loose jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Do not carry passengers on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. If co-workers must be present, use caution
(Figure 31) to secure the
Checking the
Checking the Tire
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and ensure that the grass baskets are installed on
the machine.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
•
Stop the cutting units whenever you are not
mowing.
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•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
•
Do not leave a running machine unattended.
•
Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Lower the cutting units to the ground and
ensure that they are disengaged.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
•
Do not remove any of the ROPS components from
the machine.
•
Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
•
Always wear your seat belt.
•
Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
•
Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
•
Replace all damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
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