Toro 23512 Operator's Manual

DisengagingtheHydrostaticDrive.................... 17Maintenance ........................................................... 18Maintenance Safety.......................................... 18RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s) ........... 18Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 19DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire .................. 19Lubrication .......................................................... 19LubricatingtheSlicer-ShaftBearings................ 19Engine Maintenance ........................................... 20Engine Safety................................................... 20Servicing the Air Cleaner.................................. 20Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 21Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 22Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 23Draining the Fuel Tank...................................... 23Drive System Maintenance .................................. 23Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 23Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive......................... 24Changing the Hydraulic-TransmissionFluid.............................................................. 24Belt Maintenance ................................................ 25Removing the Belt Guard.................................. 25Installing the Belt Guard.................................... 25CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts................... 25Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive-BeltTension ......................................................... 25Cutting Blade Maintenance.................................. 26CheckingandReplacingtheBlades.................. 26Seed Gate Maintenance....................................... 28Checking the Seed Gate................................... 28Adjusting the Seed-Gate ClosedPosition......................................................... 28Cleaning .............................................................. 29Washing the Machine ....................................... 29Cleaning the Engine Area................................. 29CleaningtheBottomoftheMachine.................. 29Cleaning under the Belt Cover ......................... 29Cleaning the Seed Gate.................................... 29Storage ................................................................... 30Storage Safety.................................................. 30Storing the Machine.......................................... 30RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................ 31Troubleshooting ...................................................... 32SafetyThis machine has been designed in accordance withEN ISO 5395.General SafetyThis product is capable of injuring hands and feetand of throwing objects. Always follow all safetyinstructions to avoid serious personal injury.• Read and understand the contents of thisOperator’s Manual before starting the engine.• Do not put your hands or feet near movingcomponents of the machine.• Do not operate the machine without all guardsand other safety protective devices in place andworking on the machine.• Keep children and bystanders out of the operatingarea. Never allow children to operate the machine.• Stop the machine and shut off the engine beforeservicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.Improperly using or maintaining this machine canresult in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,comply with these safety instructions and always payattention to the safety-alert symbol (Figure 2), whichmeans Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safetyinstruction. Failure to comply with these instructionsmay result in personal injury or death.3