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24. Do not touch engine, muffler, or radiator while en-
gine is running or soon after it has stopped. These areas
could be hot enough to cause a burn.
25. Lower the cutting unit or other attached implement
to the ground and remove key from switch whenever
machine is left unattended.
26. Before getting off the seat:
A. Move traction pedal to neutral position and re-
move foot from pedal.
B. Set the parking brake and disengage the PTO.
C. Shut the engine off and remove key from igni-
tion switch. Wait for all movement to stop before
getting off the seat.
Safety
Maintenance
27. Remove key from ignition switch to prevent acci-
dental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting,
or storing the machine.
28. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is de-
sired, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor.
29. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free
of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations
of dirt. Never wash a warm engine or electrical connec-
tions with water.
30. If the cutting unit discharge area ever plugs, disen-
gage PTO and shut engine off before removing the ob-
struction.
31. Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check attachment
mounting hardware and all cutting unit blade mounting
bolts frequently to assure they are torqued to proper
specifications.
32. Periodically inspect the roll bar and roll bar mount-
ing. Repair, as necessary. Do not weld, cut, drill, or
modify roll bar in any manner.
33. Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight,
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
34. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have suffi-
cient force to penetrate skin and do serious damage. If
fluid is ejected into the skin, it must be surgically re-
moved within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this
form of injury or gangrene may result.
35. Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be re-
lieved by stopping engine and lowering implement to the
ground.
36. If the engine must be running to perform mainte-
nance or an adjustment, keep clear of PTO shaft, cutting
unit blades, and other moving parts.
37. Do not overspeed the engine by changing the gov-
ernor settings. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an
Authorized TORO Distributor check maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
38. Engine must be shut off before checking oil or ad-
ding oil to the crankcase.
39. At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed
to safety standards in effect for riding mowers. To ensure
optimum performance and continued safety certification
of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement parts
and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers may result in non–confor-
mance with the safety standards, and the warranty may
be voided.
Groundsmaster 3000/3000–D
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