Maintenance And Service - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual

Maintenance and Service

1. Before servicing or making adjustments, position
cutting deck to allow necessary service to be completed.
Then, stop engine, set parking brake and remove key
from the switch.
2. Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
routinely inspecting fasteners (nuts, bolts and screws)
to make sure they are tight.
3. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as near a water heat-
er or furnace.
4. Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight, and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition be-
fore applying pressure to the hydraulic system.
5. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks in hy-
draulic 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 doc-
tor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may re-
sult.
6. Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be re-
lieved by parking the machine on a level surface, lower-
ing the cutting deck completely to the ground and then
stopping the engine.
7. When working on the hydraulic system and its com-
ponents, wear eye protection.
8. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is de-
sired, contact your Authorized Toro Distributor.
9. Use care when checking or servicing the cutting
deck. Wear gloves and use caution when servicing it.
10.To reduce potential fire hazard, keep engine and
brake areas free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and
dirt. Clean protective screen on machine when debris is
present.
11. If engine must be running to perform maintenance or
to make an adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing and
other parts of the body away from the cutting deck and
other moving parts. Keep bystanders away.
Safety
12.Do not overspeed the engine by changing engine
governor setting. To assure safety and accuracy, check
maximum engine speed with a tachometer.
13.Shut engine off before checking or adding oil to the
engine crankcase.
14.Disconnect battery before servicing the machine.
Disconnect negative battery cable first and positive
cable last. If battery voltage is required for troubleshoot-
ing or test procedures, temporarily connect the battery.
Reconnect positive battery cable first and negative
cable last.
15.Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Pre-
vent acid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect
your face, eyes and clothing when working with a bat-
tery.
16.Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks
and flames away from the battery.
17.If welding on the machine is necessary, disconnect
the battery cables to prevent electrical system damage.
Disconnect negative battery cable first and positive
cable last. Also, disconnect the wire harness connec-
tor(s) from the machine controller and disconnect the
terminal connector from the alternator.
18.At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed
to applicable standards. To assure optimum perfor-
mance and continued safety certification of the ma-
chine, use genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance
with the safety standards, and the warranty may be
voided.
19.When changing attachments, tires or performing
other service, use correct supports, hoists and jacks.
Make sure machine is parked on a solid level floor such
as a concrete floor. Prior to raising the machine, remove
any attachments that may interfere with the safe and
proper raising of the machine. Always chock or block
wheels. Use jack stands or appropriate load holding de-
vices to support the raised machine. If the machine is not
properly supported, the machine may move or fall,
which may result in personal injury (see Jacking Instruc-
tions in this section).
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