Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 51
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 52
Servicing the Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
(DOC) and the Soot Filter .............................. 53
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 54
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 54
Checking the Fuel Lines and
Connections.................................................. 54
Servicing the Fuel Filter .................................... 54
Servicing the Water Separator ......................... 54
Fuel Pick-up Tube Screen................................. 55
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 55
Charging and Connecting the Battery ............... 55
Battery Care ..................................................... 57
Fuses................................................................ 57
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 58
Checking for End-Play in the Planetary
Drives............................................................ 58
Checking the Torque of the Wheel
Nuts .............................................................. 59
Checking the Planetary Gear Drive
Oil ................................................................. 59
Changing the Planetary Gear Drive
Oil ................................................................. 59
Checking the Rear Axle Lubricant ..................... 60
Changing the Rear Axle Lubricant .................... 60
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-In ...................... 60
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 61
Servicing the Engine Cooling System ............... 61
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 62
Adjusting the Service Brakes ............................ 62
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 63
Servicing the Alternator Belt ............................. 63
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 63
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 63
Replacing the Hydraulic Filters ......................... 63
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and
Hoses............................................................ 64
Cutting Deck Maintenance ................................... 65
Separating the Cutting Decks from the
Traction Unit.................................................. 65
Mounting the Cutting Decks to the Traction
Unit ............................................................... 65
Servicing the Blade Plane................................. 65
Servicing the Cutter Blade ................................ 66
Servicing the Front Roller ................................. 68
Storage ................................................................... 69
Preparing the Traction Unit ............................... 69
Preparing the Engine ........................................ 69
Cutting Deck..................................................... 69

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN
836:1997 (when appropriate decals applied), and
ANSI B71.4-2012 specifications in effect at the time of
production.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions and
always pay attention to the safety-alert symbol, which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI B71.4-2012.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material carefully. Be familiar with the controls,
safety signs, and the proper use of the equipment.
•
If the operator or mechanic can not read the
language of this manual, it is the owner's
responsibility to explain this material to them.
•
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use or service the mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
•
Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby.
•
Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
•
Do not carry passengers.
•
All drivers and mechanics should seek and obtain
professional and practical instruction. The owner is
responsible for training the users. Such instruction
should emphasize:
- The need for care and concentration when
working with ride-on machines;
- Applying the brake does not regain control of a
ride on machine that is sliding on a slope. The
main reasons for loss of control are:
◊ Insufficient wheel grip
◊ Being driven too fast
◊ Inadequate braking
◊ The type of machine is unsuitable for the
task
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