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Maintenance and Service
1. The TractionUnit and Cutting Unit Operator’s Manu-
als provideinformation regarding theoperation, general
maintenance and maintenance intervals for your Reel-
master machine. Refer to these publications for addi-
tional information when servicing the machine.
2. Before servicing or making adjustments, lower cut-
ting units, stop engine, set parking brake and remove
key from the ignition switch.
3. Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
4. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
wherethereis anopenflame,suchas nearawaterheat-
er or furnace.
5. Make sure all hydraulicline connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition be-
fore applying pressure to the hydraulic system.
6. Keepbodyandhands awayfrompinholeleaks inhy-
draulic lines that ejecthigh 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 afew hours by a doc-
tor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may re-
sult.
7. Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be re-
lieved by stopping engine and lowering cutting units to
the ground.
8. If major repairs are ever needed orassistance is de-
sired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
9. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and dirt. Clean
protective screen on machine frequently.
10.If engine must berunning to perform maintenance or
an adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing and other
parts ofthe body awayfrom cutting units andother mov-
ing parts. Keep bystanders away.
11.Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
setting.Toassure safetyand accuracy,check maximum
engine speed.
12.Shut engine off before checking or adding oil to the
engine crankcase.
13.Disconnect battery before servicing the machine.
Disconnect negative battery cable first and positive
cable last. If battery voltageis required for troubleshoot-
ing or test procedures, temporarily connect the battery.
Reconnect positive battery cable first and negative
cable last.
14.Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your
face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery.
15.Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks
and flames away from the battery.
16.When welding on machine, disconnect both battery
cables to prevent damage to machine electronic equip-
ment. Disconnect negative battery cable first and posi-
tive cable last. Also, disconnect the wire harness
connector from the machine TEC controller anddiscon-
nect the terminal connector from the alternator.
17.At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed
to the safety standards forriding mowers. To assure op-
timum performanceand continued safetycertification of
the machine, use genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.Replacementparts andaccessoriesmade
by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance
with the safety standards and the warranty may be
voided.
18.When changing attachments, tires or performing
other service, use correct blocks, hoists and jacks.
Make sure machine is parked on a solid level surface
suchas aconcrete floor. Priorto raisingthe machine,re-
move any attachments that may interfere with the safe
and proper raising of the machine. Always chock or
block wheels. Use appropriate jack stands to support
the raised machine. If the machine is not properly sup-
ported by jack stands, the machine may move or fall,
whichmay resultin personalinjury (see JackingInstruc-
tions in this chapter).
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