After Operation; General Safety; Using The Cutting-Unit Storage Lanyard - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

After Operation

General Safety

•
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if available) before
you leave the machine unattended.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Remove the key and shut off the fuel (if equipped)
before storing or hauling the machine.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
•
Maintain and clean the seat belt(s) as necessary
Using the Cutting-Unit
Storage Lanyard
Use the cutting-unit storage lanyards to prevent the
forward outer cutting units from settling when the
machine is parked overnight or if it is being stored for
an extended period. You can also use the cutting-unit
storage lanyards to prevent the cutting units from
settling while the machine is transporting between
mowing tasks.
Figure 32
Securing the Cutting Units
1. Ensure that the PTO is disengaged.
2. Park the machine on a level surface.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Fully raise the cutting units.
5. Align the lanyard to the carrier shaft of the lift
arm for the forward outer-cutting unit
1. Carrier-shaft groove
(forward outer-lift arm)
6. Slip the loop in the lanyard over the carrier shaft
until the lanyard is fully seated in the groove in
the shaft
7. Repeat steps
outer-cutting unit at the other side of the
machine.
Important:
Remove the lanyards from the carrier
shafts before lowering the cutting units
Stowing the Lanyards
Note:
Stow the lanyards when you are not using
them.
1. Ensure that the PTO is disengaged.
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2. Park the machine on a level surface.
3. Engage the parking brake.
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Figure 33
2. Lanyard loop
(Figure 33).
5 and 6 for the forward
(Figure 33).
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