Maintenance; Maintenance Safety; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Note:
Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting
for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page.

Maintenance Safety

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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeoff and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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If you leave the key in the switch, someone could
accidently start the engine and seriously injure you
or other bystanders. Remove the key from the
switch before you perform any maintenance.
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Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first hour
After the first 10 hours
After the first 50 hours
After the first 200 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Change the front planetary-gear oil.
• Change the rear-axle lubricant.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the interlock switches.
• Check the blade-stopping time.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Drain water or other contaminants from the fuel filter/water separator
• Check the rear axle and rear-axle gearbox for leaks.
• Check level of coolant at the beginning of each day.
• Remove debris from the engine area, oil cooler, and radiator (clean them more
frequently in dirty conditions).
• Check the hydraulic-fluid level.
• Inspect the hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting
supports, wear, loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical deterioration.
• Clean the machine.
• Clean and maintain the seat belt.
• Grease the bearings and bushings (also after every washing).
• Check the battery condition.
• Check the condition and tension of the alternator belt.
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If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if equipped) before
you leave the machine unattended.
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If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
Support the machine with jack stands whenever
you work under the machine.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened, especially
blade-attachment hardware.
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Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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To ensure safe, optimal performance of the
machine, use only genuine Toro replacement
parts. Replacement parts made by other
manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use
could void the product warranty.
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