Toro 02770 Operator's Manual page 49

1.49 MAINTENANCE 1.49
Daily And Before Use continued
Check fasteners: Check that all nuts, bolts and
pins are secured correctly in place and in good
condition.
Check safety devices:
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Ensure
that all safety guards, shields and protective
devices are securely in place and in good work-
ing order.
Check tyres: Examine the condition of the tyres
and check that inflation pressures are correctly set,
refer to SPECIFICATIONS.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Ensure
that damaged tyres are replaced. Ensure that
tyre tread depths comply with road traffic
regulations.
Check cutterdecks: Examine the condition of the
cutterblades. Adjust as necessary, refer to MAIN-
TENANCE.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Do not
operate the machine if there are any signs of
'Stickiness' in the pedal mechanism which pre-
vents a free return to the neutral condition.
Check operator presence controls:
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Keep
bystanders away when checking operator
presence control interlock switches. DO NOT
use the mower unless the operator presence
controls work correctly as described below. If
difficulties arise, consult your authorised dealer.
Operator presence seat switch: Sit on the opera-
tor seat and start the engine. Lower the cutterdecks
to the ground and engage the cutterdeck drive.
Rise from the operators seat and check that the
cutterblades come to a stop after an initial 0.5 to 1
second delay.
Cutterdeck drive interlock switch: Stop the
mower engine. Operate the cutterdeck drive switch
to the 'off' position and turn the ignition key to
position 'I'. The cutterdeck drive switch indicator
light should illuminate. Refer to OPERATING
THE MOWER.