After Operation; After Operation Safety; Cleaning Under The Machine - Toro TimeMaster 76cm Manuel De L'opérateur

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Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry
conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep
the machine free of dry grass and leaf debris.
•
Alternate the mowing direction. This helps
disperse the clippings over the lawn for even
fertilization.
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If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory,
try 1 or more of the following:
– Replace the blades or have them sharpened.
– Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
– Raise the cutting height on your machine.
– Cut the grass more frequently.
– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
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After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need
to make more than a single pass over the leaves.
•
If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves
on the lawn, mow at a higher cutting height and
then again at the desired cutting height.
•
Slow down your mowing speed if the machine
does not cut the leaves finely enough.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
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Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
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Remove the ignition key (if equipped) before
loading the machine for hauling.
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.

Cleaning under the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to
(page 11).
4. Attach a hose to the washout fitting, and turn the
water on high
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
5. Start the engine, engage the blade-control lever,
and let the machine run for 1 to 3 minutes with
the blades turning.
6. Disengage the blade-control lever, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Shut off the water and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note:
If the machine is not clean after a single
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the process.
8. Run the machine again and engage the blades
for 1 to 3 minutes to remove the excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with a blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace a broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using the
machine again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
machine or through openings in the
machine.
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
(Figure 30).
Figure 30
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
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