Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Reel To Bedknife Contact; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Operation - Toro 03422 Operator's Manual

4. Install the bowl to the filter head. Make sure that the
o-ring is positioned properly between the bowl
mounting nut and filter head.
5. Open the fuel shut-off above the filter.
6. Open the bleed screw on the filter mounting, allowing
the bowl to fill with fuel. Close the bleed screw.

Checking the Tire Pressure

The tires are over-inflated for shipping. Therefore, release
some of the air to reduce the pressure. The correct air
pressure in the tires is 16–20 psi (110–138 kPa).
Important
Maintain the recommended pressure in all
tires to ensure a good quality-of-cut and proper machine
performance. Do not under-inflate.
Checking the Reel to Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating, 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 the Bedknife in the Cutting Unit Operator's Manual.
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 45–65 ft.-lb. (61–88 N m)
after 1–4 hours of operation and again after 10
hours of operation. Torque every 200 hours
thereafter.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Controls

Traction and Stopping Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 27) has three functions: to make
the machine move forward, to move it backward, and to
stop the machine. Using the heel and toe of the right foot,
depress the top of the pedal to move forward and the
bottom of the pedal to move backward or to assist in
stopping when moving forward (Fig. 28). Also, allow the
pedal to move or move it to the neutral position to stop the
machine. For operator comfort, do not the rest heel of your
foot on reverse when operating forward.
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Figure 27
1. Traction pedal
2. Speed selector
Figure 28
Speed Selector
The speed selector is a cam lever at the side of the traction
pedal (Fig. 27) that can be rotated to maintain desired
speed.
The reverse pedal stop (under the pedal) (Fig. 27) is set at
the factory to provide 3 MPH maximum speed in reverse.
Starter Switch
The starter switch (Fig. 29), used to start, stop, and preheat
the engine, has four positions: OFF, ON, START and
GLOW PLUGS (PREHEAT). Rotate the key
counterclockwise (GLOW PLUG position) and hold for
approximately 20 to 30 seconds. Then rotate the key
clockwise (START position) to engage the starter motor.
Release the key when the engine starts. The key will move
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3. Pedal stop