Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Maintenance Safety
• Before you leave the operator ’ s position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeof f and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
– W ait for all movement to stop.
• W ear appropriate clothing, including
eye-protection; long pants and substantial,
slip-resistant footwear . Keep hands, feet, clothing,
jewelry , and long hair away from moving parts.
• 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.
• Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
• If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if equipped) before
you leave the machine unattended.
• If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
• Support the machine with jack stands whenever
you work under the machine.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy .
• Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened, especially
blade-attachment hardware.
• Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• T o ensure safe, optimal performance of the
machine, use only genuine T oro replacement
parts. Replacement parts made by other
manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use
could void the product warranty .
Securing the Hopper in the
Raised Position
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Raise the hopper to the fully raised position;
refer to Raising the Hopper ( page 32 ) .
3. Secure the hopper by performing the following:
A. Push the pin on magnetic safety lock inward
( Figure 36 ).
B. While still holding the pin in, lower magnetic
safety lock onto the hydraulic cylinder
( Figure 36 ).
C. Repeat steps A and B on the other side.
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Figure 36
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