4
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Before getting off of the seat:
D. Move the traction pedal to the neutral position and
remove your foot from the pedal.
E. Set the parking brake and disengage the PTO.
F. Shut the engine off and remove the key from the
ignition switch. Wait for all movement to stop
before getting off of the seat.
G. Lower the blower to the ground and remove the key
from the ignition switch whenever the machine is
left unattended.
Maintenance
•
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing,
adjusting, or storing the machine.
•
Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
•
To reduce a potential fire hazard, keep the engine free
of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of
dirt. Never wash a warm engine or any electrical parts
with water.
•
Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check the rotor
bearing mounting bolts and nuts frequently to be sure
that they are tightened to specification.
•
Make sure that all hydraulic line connectors are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
•
Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks in
hydraulic 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 doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene
may result.
•
Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be
relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the blower
to the ground.
•
If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and other parts
of the body away from the fan and other moving parts.
•
Do not overspeed the engine by changing the governor
settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy, have an
Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
•
The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
At the time of manufacture, the blower conformed to
safety standards in effect for riding mowers; therefore,
to ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the machine all Toro. Never use
“will-fit” replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers. Look for the Toro logo to ensure
genuineness. Using unapproved replacement parts and
accessories could void the warranty.
Sound Pressure Level
A Groundsmaster 300 series traction unit with the debris
blower attachment has an equivalent continuous
A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of 99 dB(A)
based on measurements of identical machines per SAE
Jl174—Mar 85
procedures.
Sound Power Level
A Groundsmaster 300 series traction unit with the debris
blower attachment has a sound power level of
111 dB(A)/I pW, based on measurements of identical
machines per procedures outlined in Directive 79/113/EEC
and amendments.
Vibration Level
Hand-Arm
A Groundsmaster 300 series traction unit with the debris
blower attachment does not exceed a vibration level of
2.5 m/s
2
at the hands based on measurements of identical
machines per ISO 5349 procedures.
Whole-Body
A Groundsmaster 300 series traction unit with the debris
blower attachment does not exceed a vibration level of
0.5 m/s
2
at the posterior, based on measurements of
identical machines per ISO 2631
procedures.
