Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Maintenance Safety
• Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
• Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Shift the transmission to the N EUTRAL position.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut of f the machine and remove the key .
– W ait for all movement to stop.
• Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
• Support the machine with jack stands whenever
you work under the machine.
• Do not work under a raised bed without the proper
bed safety support in place.
• Do not charge the batteries while servicing the
machine.
• T o ensure that the entire machine is in good
condition, keep all hardware properly tightened.
• T o reduce the potential re hazard, keep the
machine area free of excessive grease, grass,
leaves, and accumulation of dirt.
• If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
machine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
• If you must run the machine to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep your hands, feet,
clothing, and any parts of the body away from
any moving parts. Keep bystanders away from
the machine.
• Clean up oil and fuel spills.
• Check the parking brake operation as
recommended in the maintenance schedule and
adjust and service it as required.
• Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all the hardware properly tightened.
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• Never interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided
by a safety device.
• Do not overspeed the engine by changing the
governor settings. T o ensure safety and accuracy ,
have an Authorized Service Dealer check the
maximum engine speed with a tachometer .
• If major repairs are ever necessary or assistance
is required, contact an authorized T oro distributor .
• Altering this machine in any manner may af fect the
operation of the machine, performance, durability ,
or its use may result in injury or death. Such use
could void the product warranty of The T oro®
Company .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst 8 hours
• Check the condition of the drive belt.
• Check the tension of the starter-generator belt.
After the rst 25 hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Change the engine-oil lter .
After the rst 50 hours
• Adjust the engine-valve clearance.
After the rst 100 hours
• Perform the guidelines for breaking in a new machine.
Before each use or daily
• Inspect the seat belt(s) for wear , cuts, and other damage. Replace the seat belt(s) if
any component does not operate properly .
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check gear-shift operation.
• Check the brake-uid level. Check the brake-uid level before you rst start the
engine.
• W ash the machine.
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