Clearing The Cutting Units - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Figure 31
1. Lock wheel
2. At the right side of the machine, loosen the lock
wheel of the weight transfer manifold 1/2 turn
counterclockwise while holding the hand wheel
steady (Figure 31).
3. Rotate the weight transfer hand wheel
31) as follows:
•
counterclockwise to reduce weight transfer
•
clockwise to increase weight transfer
Note:
The recommended setting for the weight
transfer/traction assistance is to increase the
weight transfer until the cutting units start
to lift, then rotate the hand wheel 1/2 turn
counterclockwise.
4. Tighten the lock wheel
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2. Weight transfer hand
wheel
(Figure
(Figure 31).

Clearing the Cutting Units

WARNING
Never attempt to rotate the cutting units by
hand. Residual pressure in the hydraulic
system could cause the cutting unit(s)
to rotate suddenly when you release the
blockage, which may cause serious injury.
• Always wear protective gloves and use a
suitable strong wooden instrument.
• Ensure that the wooden instrument fits in
the flail rotor and is long enough to provide
leverage to release the blockage.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Move the traction pedal to the
engage the parking brake, and shut off the
cutting units.
3. Lower the cutting units to the ground or securely
lock them in the transport positions.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
5. Release all stored energy devices.
6. Check that all moving parts are stationary.
7. Using a suitable strong wooden instrument,
remove the blockage. Ensure that the wooden
instrument is properly supported in the cutting
unit and avoid using excessive force to prevent
damage.
8. Remove the wooden instrument from the cutting
unit before starting the engine.
9. Repair or adjust the cutting unit if required.
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position,
NEUTRAL