Maintenance - Toro 08766 Operator's Manual

– Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
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If the engine stalls or the machine loses headway and
cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not turn the
machine around. Always back slowly straight down the
slope.
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Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These areas could be
hot enough to cause a burn.

Maintenance

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Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting,
or storing the machine.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions described in
this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance
is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
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To reduce a potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt.
Never wash a warm engine or any electrical parts with
water.
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Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
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Make sure that all hydraulic line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
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Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks in
hydraulic lines that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Hydraulic
fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and
cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must
be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on
the hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must
be relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the
attachment to the ground.
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If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and other parts of
the body away from the fan and other moving parts.
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Do not overspeed the engine by changing the governor
settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy, have an
Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
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The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
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To best protect your investment and maintain optimal
performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro
genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers
replacement parts designed to the exact engineering
specifications of our equipment. For peace of mind, insist
on Toro genuine parts.
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