Service Manual

Safety Instructions
The Greens Aerator is designed and tested to offer safe
service when operated and maintained properly. Al-
though hazard control and accident prevention partially
are dependent upon the design and configuration of the
machine, these factors are also dependent upon the
awareness, concern and proper training of the person-
nel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the machine. Improper use or mainte-
nance of the machine can result in injury or death. To re-
duce the potential for injury or death, comply with the
following safety instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the contents of the Operator’s 4. Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it careful-
Manual before starting and operating the machine. Be- ly:
come familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
machine and engine quickly
. A replacement Operator’s
A. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
Manual is available on the Internet at www.Toro.com or
this purpose.
by sending the complete model and serial number to:
B. Do not remove machine fuel tank cap while en-
The Toro Company
gine is hot or running.
Attn. Technical Publications
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420–1196
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an inch of
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill
the fuel tank.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible
or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
machine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to
ensure
machine is in safe operating condition.
3. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine
cannot be started unless gear shift lever is in
NEUTRAL and traction drive is DISENGAGED.
While Operating
1. Operator should be standing at the side console
when starting the engine and at the handle when operat-
ing the machine. Stay away from the coring head when
it is engaged.
2. Before starting the engine
A. Make sure gear shift lever is in neutral.
B. Disengage the traction drive.
3. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate
ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
4. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
5. Before leaving the operator’s position:
A. Ensure that gear shift lever is in neutral.
B. Raise coring head and wait for coring head to
stop.
C. Set parking brake. Stop engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
6. Anytime the machine is parked (short or long term),
raise coring head lock–up brackets to secure the coring
head
in the raised position. This eliminates the risk of the
coring head accidentally lowering to the ground.
7. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked or
blocked.
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