After Operation; After Operation Safety; Cleaning Under The Machine - Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Always shut off the machine, remove the ignition
key (if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop,
and allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
•
Remove the ignition key (if equipped) before
loading the machine for hauling.
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning Under the
Machine
Service Interval: After each use
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to
(page 12).
4. Attach a hose to the washout fitting, and turn the
water on high (Figure
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
26).
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
5. Start the engine, engage the blade-control lever,
and let the machine run for 1 to 3 minutes with
the blades turning.
6. Disengage the blade-control lever, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Shut off the water and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note:
If the machine is not clean after a single
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the process.
8. Run the machine again and engage the blades
for 1 to 3 minutes to remove the excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with a blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace a broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using the
machine again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
machine or through openings in the
machine.
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Figure 26
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
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