While Operating; Maintenance And Service - Toro Greensmaster
Flex 18 04018 Service Manual

While Operating

1. Do not run the engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could be deadly.
2. Always stand behind the handle when starting and
operating the machine.
3. To start the engine:
A. Open fuel shut-off valve. Make sure spark plug
wire is connected to spark plug.
B. Verify that the control lever on handle is in NEU-
TRAL position for both traction and reel drives.
C. Move on/off switch to ON position, set choke to
full choke position (cold start) and throttle to half
throttle.
D. Pull starter cord to start engine.
4. To stop the engine:
A. Disengage reel and traction drives and reduce
engine speed to SLOW.
B. Move on/off switch to OFF position to stop en-
gine.

Maintenance and Service

1. Before servicing or making adjustments to the ma-
chine, stop the engine and wait for all machine move-
ment to stop. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
2. To make sure entire machine is in good condition,
keep all nuts, bolts, screws and belts properly tightened.
3. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and accumula-
tion of dirt.
4. Wear heavy gloves and use caution when checking
or servicing the cutting unit.
5. If the engine must be running to perform mainte-
nance or make an adjustment, keep hands, feet, cloth-
ing and all parts of the body away from the cutting unit
and all moving parts. Keep bystanders away.
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5. Before emptying basket of clippings, disengage trac-
tion and reel drives, reduce engine speed and move on/
off switch to OFF position to stop engine.
6. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it has stopped because
these areas are hot enough to cause burns.
7. If the cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates ab-
normally, stop immediately, turn engine off, wait for all
motion to stop and inspect for damage. A damaged reel
or bedknife must be repaired or replaced before opera-
tion is commenced.
8. Whenever machine is left unattended, be sure en-
gine is stopped and cutting unit reel is not spinning.
9. Close fuel shut-off valve if machine is not to be used
for an extended period of time. Also, close fuel shut-off
valve if machine is to be transported on a trailer or in a
vehicle.
6. Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
settings. Maximum engine speed is 3600 RPM. To en-
sure safety and accuracy, check maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
7. Engine must be shut off before checking oil or adding
oil to the engine crankcase or transmission.
8. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is re-
quired, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor.
9. At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed
to all applicable safety standards. To assure optimum
performance and continued safety certification of the
machine, use genuine Toro replacement parts and ac-
cessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance
with the safety standards and the warranty may be
voided.
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