Draining Water From The Fuel Filter; Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

Draining Water from the Fuel
Filter
Any water accumulation should be drained from the fuel filter
before each use.
1. Position the machine on a level surface and stop the
engine.
2. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter.
3. Open the drain plug on the fuel filter approximately
one turn and drain any accumulated water (Fig. 26).
Tighten the plug after draining.
Note: Because the accumulated water will be mixed
with diesel fuel, drain the fuel filter into a suitable
container and dispose of it properly.
1. Fuel filter

Checking the Tire Pressure

The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping
purposes. Reduce the pressure to the proper levels before
starting the unit.
Vary the tire pressure for the front wheels, depending upon
your turf conditions, from a minimum of 8 psi to a maximum
of 12 psi (55 to 83 kPa).
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 Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating the machine, 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 Bedknife in the Cutting Unit Operator's
Manual.
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2. Drain plug
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 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 and Stopping the
Machine
Note: Inspect the areas beneath the mowers to be certain
they are clear of debris.
Starting
Important: the fuel system may have to be bled if any of
the following situations have occurred:
•
Initial start up of a new engine
•
The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
•
Maintenance has been performed upon fuel system
components; ie. filter replaced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding the Fuel System.
Important: Do not use ether or other types of starting
fluid.
1. Be sure the parking brake is set, the raise/lower mow
control is disengaged, and the functional control is in
the neutral position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the neutral position.
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