Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 320-D Operator's Manual

Think Safety First.............................................. 19
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 19
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 21
Starting the Engine ........................................... 21
Driving the Machine .......................................... 22
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 22
Moving a Non-Functioning Machine.................. 22
Using Attachments ........................................... 23
Transporting the Machine ................................. 24
Lifting the Machine ........................................... 26
Adjusting the Thigh Support.............................. 26
Maintenance ........................................................... 27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 27
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 28
Using the Cylinder Locks .................................. 28
Accessing Internal Components ....................... 28
Lubrication .......................................................... 29
Greasing the Machine....................................... 29
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 30
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 30
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 30
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 32
Draining Water from the Fuel Filter.................... 32
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................... 32
Bleeding the Fuel System ................................. 32
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 33
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 34
Servicing the Battery......................................... 34
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 36
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 36
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 36
Checking the Engine-Coolant Level.................. 36
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 37
Testing the Parking Brake ................................. 37
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 38
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications........................... 38
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level................... 38
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter ........................... 39
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 39
Checking the Hydraulic Lines ........................... 40
Cleaning .............................................................. 40
Removing Debris .............................................. 40
Storage ................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 42
Schematics ............................................................. 46

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety-alert
symbol (Figure 2), which means Caution, Warning,
or Danger-personal safety instruction. Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless poison that is fatal if inhaled.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot
read English, it is the owner's responsibility to
explain this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
Preparation
DANGER
There may be buried power, gas, and/or
telephone lines in the work area. Digging into
them may cause a shock or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Contact your local marking service or utility
company to have the property marked (for
example, in the US, call 811 or in Australia,
call 1100 for the nationwide marking service).
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