Preparing The Machine For Maintenance; Using The Hood Prop Rod - Toro 31200 Operator's Manual

parts, the mower-discharge area, and the underside of
the mowers.
•
Do not touch parts of the machine or an attachment
that may be hot from operation. Allow the parts to cool
before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service them.
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Use jack stands to support the machine and/or its
components when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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If your machine requires major repairs or if you desire
assistance, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
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Use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Replacement parts and accessories made by other
manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could
void the product warranty.
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
1. Ensure that the PTO is disengaged.
2. Park the machine on a level surface.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Lower the mower deck(s) if necessary.
5. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
6. Turn the ignition key to the S
it.
7. Allow machine components to cool before performing
maintenance.

Using the Hood Prop Rod

1. Release the hood latches.
2. Raise the hood high enough to position the prop rod
behind the frame tube
3. Lower the hood until the rod is in front of and resting
against the frame tube.
4. To lower the hood, raise the hood until the prop rod
can be raised above the frame tube, then lower the
hood.
5. Secure the hood latches.
position and remove
TOP
(Figure 23).
1. Prop rod
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Figure 23
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