Performing Daily Maintenance; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Greensmaster 3420 TriFlex Operator's Manual

4. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
following procedures:
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Check the engine-oil level—refer to
Engine Oil (page 37).
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Drain water from the fuel filter—refer to
Water from the Fuel Filter (page
•
Check the cooling system—refer to
System Maintenance (page
•
Check the tire pressure—refer to
Tire Pressure (page
•
Check the hydraulic-fluid level—refer to
the Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page
•
Check the reel-to-bedknife contact—refer to
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact (page

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Do not carry passengers on the machine and
keep bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
Checking the
Draining
39).
Cooling
44).
Checking the
42).
Checking
47).
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
•
Stop the cutting units whenever you are not
mowing.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut
off the engine before adjusting the height of
cut (unless you can adjust it from the operating
position).
•
Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gasses are enclosed.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended.
52).
•
Before leaving the operating position (including to
empty the catchers or to unclog the cutting units),
do the following:
– Park the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
•
Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
•
Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
•
Always wear your seat belt.
•
Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
•
Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
•
Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or alter
it.
Slope Safety
•
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
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