Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Break-In Period; Starting The Engine - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

Vary the tire pressure for the rear wheel from a
minimum of 8 psi to a maximum of 15 psi (55 to 103
kPa).
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel
nuts could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 70-90 ft-lb after 1-4
hours of operation and again after 10 hours of
operation. Torque every 200 hours thereafter.

Break-in Period

Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with the
machine for oil change and maintenance procedures
recommended during the break-in period.
Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for the
break-in period.
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions
and performance closely so that minor difficulties,
which could lead to major problems, are noted and can
be corrected. Inspect the machine frequently during
break-in for signs of oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any
other malfunction.
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system,
burnish (break-in) the brakes before using the machine.
To burnish the brakes, firmly apply the brakes and drive
the machine at mowing speed until the brakes are hot,
as indicated by their smell. An adjustment to the brakes
may be required after break-in; refer to Adjusting the
Brakes.

Starting the Engine

Note: Inspect the area beneath the mowers to be
certain they are clear of debris.
1. Unlock the mow lockout lever by pulling the pin
outward, rotating it clockwise, and inserting the end
into the rear hole in the bracket.
2. Sit on the seat, make sure parking brake is set, place
the shift selector in Neutral, and check the mow and
lift pedals to be sure they are level with one another.
3. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the Neutral position.
4. Move the choke lever to the closed position (only
when starting a cold engine) and the throttle lever
to the half throttle position.
5. Insert and rotate the ignition key clockwise until
the engine starts. After the engine starts, regulate
the choke to keep the engine running smoothly.
As soon as possible, open the choke by pulling
it rearward to the Off position. A warm engine
requires little or no choking.
6. Check the machine out with the following
procedures after the engine has started:
A. Move the throttle control to the Fast position
and momentarily engage the reels by depressing
the mow pedal. The cutting units should drop
and all the reels should turn.
B. Operate the lift pedal. The cutting reels should
stop and the cutting units should raise to the full
transport position.
Important: Stop the engine. Check the lip
of each basket to be sure it is not in contact
with the reel during operation. Adjust
the pull arms if contact is noted; refer to
Installing the Cutting Units.
C. Depress the brake pedal to keep the machine
from moving, and operate the traction pedal
through the forward and reverse positions.
D. Continue the above procedure for 1-2 minutes.
Neutralize the traction lever and mow and lift
pedals, lock the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
E. Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks appear, check
the tightness of the hydraulic fittings. If oil
leaks continue to appear, contact your local
Toro Distributor for assistance and, if necessary,
replacement parts.
Important: The motor or wheel seals may
show some trace of oil for a short period of
time until the machine break-in period has
transpired.
Note: Since the machine is new and the
bearings and reels are tight, it is necessary to use
the Fast throttle control position for this check.
A fast throttle setting may not be required after
the break-in period.
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