Toro 3000D manual Maintenance

24.Do not touch engine, muffler, or radiator while en­ gine is running or soon after it has stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.

25.Lower the cutting unit or other attached implement to the ground and remove key from switch whenever machine is left unattended.

26.Before getting off the seat:

A.Move traction pedal to neutral position and re­ move foot from pedal.

B.Set the parking brake and disengage the PTO.

C.Shut the engine off and remove key from igni­ tion switch. Wait for all movement to stop before getting off the seat.

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Maintenance

27.Remove key from ignition switch to prevent acci­ dental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting, or storing the machine.

28.If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is de­ sired, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor.

29.To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt. Never wash a warm engine or electrical connec­ tions with water.

30.If the cutting unit discharge area ever plugs, disen­ gage PTO and shut engine off before removing the ob­ struction.

31.Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check attachment mounting hardware and all cutting unit blade mounting bolts frequently to assure they are torqued to proper specifications.

32.Periodically inspect the roll bar and roll bar mount­ ing. Repair, as necessary. Do not weld, cut, drill, or modify roll bar in any manner.

33.Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight, and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system.

34.Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks.

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have suffi­ cient force to penetrate skin and do serious damage. If fluid is ejected into the skin, it must be surgically re­ moved within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

35.Before disconnecting or performing any work on the hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be re­ lieved by stopping engine and lowering implement to the ground.

36.If the engine must be running to perform mainte­ nance or an adjustment, keep clear of PTO shaft, cutting unit blades, and other moving parts.

37.Do not overspeed the engine by changing the gov­ ernor settings. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized TORO Distributor check maximum engine speed with a tachometer.

38.Engine must be shut off before checking oil or ad­ ding oil to the crankcase.

39.At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed to safety standards in effect for riding mowers. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers may result in non–confor- mance with the safety standards, and the warranty may be voided.

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