Cooling System Maintenance; Cleaning The Engine Screen And Engine-Oil Cooler; Cleaning The Engine Cooling Fins And Shrouds - Toro 74906 Operator's Manual

F. Perform the following safety check:
i. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
ii. Make sure that the blades do not engage
with the PTO switched off and the clutch
disengaged.
If the clutch does not disengage, install
the shim and refer to
(page 66).
iii. Engage and disengage the PTO switch
10 consecutive times to ensure that the
clutch is functioning properly. If the
clutch does not engage properly, refer to
Troubleshooting (page
Cooling System
Maintenance
Cleaning the Engine Screen
and Engine-Oil Cooler
Troubleshooting
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the
oil cooler
66).
Before each use remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other
debris from the engine screen. This helps to ensure adequate
cooling and correct engine speed and reduces the possibility
of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine
77).
Cleaning the Engine Cooling
Fins and Shrouds
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
48
(Figure 76).
Figure 76
first)
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Remove the air intake screen, recoil starter, and fan
housing (Figure 77).
4. Clean the debris and grass from the engine parts.
5. Install air-intake screen, recoil starter, and fan housing
(Figure 77).
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