Draining Water From The Fuel Filter; Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact - Toro 04540 Operator's Manual

before puncturing. Ensure the pour spout and
funnel are clean.
4. Install the reservoir cap. Wipe up any fluid that may
have spilled.
Important: Check level of hydraulic fluid
before engine is first started and daily thereafter.
Draining Water from the Fuel
Filter
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Position the machine on a level surface and stop
the engine.
2. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter.
3. Open the drain plug on the fuel filter approximately
one turn and drain any accumulated water
(Figure 33). Tighten the plug after draining.
Note: Because the accumulated water will be mixed
with diesel fuel, drain the fuel filter into a suitable
container and dispose of it properly.
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Figure 33
1. Fuel filter

Checking the Tire Pressure

The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping
purposes. Reduce the pressure to the proper levels
before starting the unit.
Vary the tire pressure for all 3 wheels, depending upon
your turf conditions, from a minimum of 12 psi to a
maximum of 16 psi (83 to 110 kPa).
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2. Drain plug
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts
could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 70 to 90 ft-lb (95 to 122
N-m) after 1-4 hours of operation and again after
10 hours of operation. Torque every 200 hours
thereafter.
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating the machine, check the
reel-to-bedknife contact, regardless if the quality of cut
had previously been acceptable. There must be light
contact across the full length of the reel and bedknife;
refer to Adjusting the Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting
Unit Operator's Manual.
Before checking the reels, disconnect the
cutting unit power disconnect couplers; refer to
Cutting Unit Power Disconnect Couplers (page 23).
Connect them when finished.
CAUTION
If you do not disconnect the power to the cutting
units, someone could accidentally start the cutting
unit, causing serious injury to hands and feet.
Always separate the cutting unit power disconnect
couplers before working on the cutting units.

Break-in Period

Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with the
machine for oil change and maintenance procedures
recommended during the break-in period.
Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for the
break-in period.
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions
and performance closely so that minor difficulties,
which could lead to major problems, are noted and can
be corrected. Inspect the machine frequently during
break-in for signs of oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any
other malfunction.
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system,
burnish (break-in) the brakes before using the machine.
To burnish the brakes, firmly apply the brakes and drive
the machine at mowing speed until the brakes are hot,
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