FormNo.3422-369RevA
BlowerKit
GrandStand
®
MultiForceMower
ModelNo.78593—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3422-369*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisblowerisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisprimarilydesignedtousewind
powertoquicklyclearlargeareasofunwanteddebris
onwell-maintainedlawns,parks,golfcourses,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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provided.
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equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1PreparingtheMachine.....................................5
2InstallingtheWheelWeightKit
(Optional)........................................................5
3PositioningtheCasterWheels.........................5
4RemovingtheRightFanGuard........................6
5InstallingtheBlower.........................................7
Operation................................................................10
OperationSafety..............................................10
OperatingtheBlower........................................10
UsingtheKickstand..........................................10
RemovingtheBlower........................................12
OperatingTips.................................................15
Maintenance...........................................................16
MaintenanceSafety..........................................16
CheckingtheBelts............................................16
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt.................................16
ReplacingtheClutchBelt..................................17
CheckingtheHydraulicHoses..........................17
RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................17
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofthrowingobjects.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriouspersonal
injury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
3
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
decal119-0217
119-0217
1.Warning—shutofftheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal137-3999
137-3999
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Warning—wearhearing
andeyeprotection.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhands—shut
offtheengine;keep
handsawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Preparethemachine.
2
WheelWeightKit(soldseparately)
1
InstalltheWheelWeightKit(optional).
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Positionthecasterwheels.
4
Nopartsrequired
–
Removethefanguard.
Blowerassembly1
Bushingassembly2
Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)
2
Locknut(3/8inch)
2
Receiverhitch1
Heatshield1
Bumper2
Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1/2inch)
2
Stopbracket
2
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2
5
Nut(3/8inch)
2
Installtheblower.
Important:InstalltheLowFlowHydraulicsKitonyourmachinebeforeinstallingthiskit.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.LowertheA-frame.
3.DisengagethePTO,engagetheparkingbrake,
andmovethemotion-controlleversoutwardto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
2
InstallingtheWheelWeight
Kit(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
WheelWeightKit(soldseparately)
Procedure
Installingwheelweightscanimprovetractionon
themachinewhenusingtheblower;refertothe
InstallationInstructionsfortheWheelWeightKit.
5
3
PositioningtheCaster
Wheels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Forbothcasters,removethenutandbolt,movethe
castertothefrontposition,andinstallthenutandbolt
(Figure3).Torqueto91to113N∙m(67to83ft-lb).
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Figure3
1.Nutandbolt
4
RemovingtheRightFan
Guard
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethefueltank;refertotheOperator’s
Manualforthemachine.
2.Removeandretainthe2bolts,2nuts,andthe
rightfanguard(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Nut(3/8inch)3.Rightfanguard
2.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inch)
3.Installtheboltsandnutsyouremovedand
torqueto41to49N∙m(30to36ft-lb).
4.Installthefueltank.
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5
InstallingtheBlower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerassembly
2Bushingassembly
2
Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)
2
Locknut(3/8inch)
1Receiverhitch
1Heatshield
2Bumper
2
Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1/2inch)
2
Stopbracket
2
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2
Nut(3/8inch)
Procedure
1.Installthe2bumpersontheheatshield(Figure
5).
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Figure5
1.Heatshield2.Bumper
2.Removethetopcarriageboltandnutsecuring
themuferguardtothemachine(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Carriagebolt3.Muferguard
2.Nut
3.Installtheheatshieldoverthemuferguard,with
thetabsinsidethemuferguard,andsecureit
with2thread-formingboltsandthecarriagebolt
andnutyouremovedpreviously(Figure7).
Important:Tominimizedebrisbuildupon
themufer,theheatshieldmustbeinstalled
onthemachinewhenusingtheblower.
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Figure7
1.Carriagebolt4.Thread-formingbolt(2)
2.Nut
5.Tab(insidemuferguard)
3.Heatshield
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4.Useacarriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)andnut
(3/8inch)toinstallthebushingassembliesto
themachine(Figure8).T orquetheboltto37to
45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
Note:Therubberangeofthebushingshould
facetowardtheinsideofthemachineasshown
inFigure8.
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Figure8
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4
inches)
3.Nut(3/8inch)
2.Bushingassembly
4.Rubberange
5.Useacarriagebolt(3/8x1inch)andalocknut
(3/8inch)toinstallthestopbracketstoboth
sidesofthemachine(Figure9).T orquethebolt
to37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
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Figure9
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Stopbracket
6.Removethehitchpinandcotterpinfromthe
A-frameanduseittoinstallthehitchreceiver
(Figure10).Ensurethatthepinlocksthe
A-frametothecrosstube.
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Figure10
1.Hitchreceiver
3.Cotterpin
2.Hitchpin
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7.Movetheblowerinfrontofthemachineandlay
thebeltunderneaththemachinesothatitis
linedupwiththeclutch(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Blowerassembly
3.Clutch
2.Belt
8.Placetheblowerassemblyforksontothe
bushingassemblies(Figure12).
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Figure12
9.Installthebeltontotheclutch.Verifythatthe
beltisstillroutedontheblowerpulleysandis
seatedproperlyinthepulleygrooves.
Note:Ifneeded,youmayuseadriveratchet
(1/2inch)tomovetheleftidlerpulley(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Driveratchet2.Pulley
10.RaisetheblowerasdescribedinRaisingthe
Blower(page11).
11.Connectthehydraulichosestothe
quick-disconnectcouplingsontheLowFlow
HydraulicsKit.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.
Fluidinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursby
adoctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjury;
otherwise,gangrenemayresult.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsare
tightbeforeapplyingpressuretothe
hydraulicsystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertond
hydraulicleaks;neveruseyour
hands.
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Operation
OperationSafety
•Themachineexceedsnoiselevelsof85dB(A)at
theoperator’sposition.Usehearingprotection
forprolongedexposuretoreducethepotentialof
permanenthearingdamage.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection;
longpants;substantial,slip-resistantfootwear;
andhearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddo
notwearlooseclothingorloosejewelry.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhenthe
machineisoperating.Keepallbystandersaway
fromthenozzleopeninganddon’tdirectdischarge
towardbystanders.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
neartheoperatingarea,stopoperation.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumeoperationuntilthe
areaisclearedofpeopleandpets.
OperatingtheBlower
Important:Donotoperatetheblowerwithoutthe
heatshieldinstalledonthemachine.
Tooperatetheblower,starttheengine,movethe
motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlockedposition,
movethethrottleleverbetweenhalfandfullthrottle,
andengagethePTO(Figure14).
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Figure14
Usetherightswitchforthelowowkittorotatethe
nozzletothedesireddirection(Figure15),anduse
thethrottlelevertoadjusttheblowerspeed.
Note:Ifyouwouldliketochangethedirectionthe
nozzlerotateswhenyoumovetheswitchaparticular
direction,removethequick-disconnectcouplingsfrom
theLow-FlowHydraulicsKithosesandinstallthemon
theoppositehoses.
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Figure15
1.Notusedwiththiskit2.Rotatetheblowernozzle.
Ensuretocleandebrisfromthemachineregularly.
WARNING
Dischargedairhasconsiderableforceand
couldcauseinjuryorlossoffooting.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhen
themachineisoperating.
•Keepbystandersawayfromthenozzle
openingwhenthemachineisoperating.
UsingtheKickstand
LoweringtheBlower
1.Rotatetheblowernozzlesothatitpoints
upward.
2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking
brake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Pulloutthekickstandlockingpinsonbothsides
ofthemachine,rotatethem90degreessothat
theyaredisengaged,androtatethekickstand
awayfromthemachine(Figure16).Engagethe
pinsandensurethattheysnapintoposition.
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Figure16
1.Kickstandlockingpinin
theengagedposition
3.Kickstandintheblower
operatingposition
2.Kickstandlockingpinin
thedisengagedposition
4.Kickstandintheblower
storageposition
5.Removethehitchpinandhairpincottersecuring
theblowerassemblytothehitchreceiver(Figure
17).
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Figure17
1.Hairpincotter2.Hitchpin
6.Holdthekickstandandpushthereleaselever
down.Slowlylowerthekickstandtotheground.
Note:Oncetheleverdisengagesthehitchpin,
theblowerrotatesdown.
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Figure18
1.Releaselever
RaisingtheBlower
1.Raisetheblowersothatitlatchesonthehitch
receiver(Figure19andFigure20).
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Figure19
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Figure20
1.Hairpincotter2.Hitchpin
2.Securetheassemblytothehitchreceiverusing
thehitchpinandhairpincotterattachedtothe
receiver(Figure20).
3.Pulloutthekickstandlockingpinsonbothsides
ofthemachine,rotatethem90degreessothat
theyaredisengaged,andraisethekickstand
(Figure21).Engagetheknobsandensurethat
thepinssnapintoposition.
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Figure21
1.Kickstandlockingpinin
theengagedposition
3.Kickstandintheblower
operatingposition
2.Kickstandlockingpinin
thedisengagedposition
4.Kickstandintheblower
storageposition
RemovingtheBlower
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
3.Disconnecttheblowerhydraulichosesfromthe
quick-disconnectcouplingsontheLowFlowKit.
4.Lowertheblower;refertoLoweringtheBlower
(page10).
5.Removethebeltfromtheclutch.
Note:Ifneeded,useadriveratchet(1/2inch)
tomovetheleftidlerpulley(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Driveratchet2.Pulley
6.Lifttheblowerassemblyoffthebushing
assembliesonthemachine.
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7.Removethehitchpin,cotterpin,andhitch
receiverfromtheA-frame.Installthehitchpin
andcotterpintosecuretheA-frame(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Hitchreceiver
3.Cotterpin
2.Hitchpin
8.Removethestopbrackets(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Stopbracket
9.Removebothbushingassemblies(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Bolt3.Nut
2.Bushingassembly
10.Usethefastenerstostorethebushing
assembliesontheleftsideoftheblowerframe
(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Bolt3.Nut
2.Bushingassembly
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11.Removetheheatshield(Figure27).
Important:Wheneveryouinstalltheblower
onanothermachine,youmustalsoinstall
theheatshield.
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Figure27
1.Carriagebolt
3.Heatshield
2.Nut
4.Thread-formingbolt(2)
12.Installthecarriageboltandnuttosecurethe
muferguard.T orquetheboltto1978to2542
N∙cm(175to225in-lb).
13.Removethefueltank;refertotheOperator’s
Manualforthemachine.
14.Removethe2boltsand2nutsfromtheright
sideofthemachineandusethemtoinstallfan
guard(Figure28).Torquetheboltsto37to45
N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
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Figure28
1.Nut(3/8inch)
3.Fanguard
2.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
15.Installthefueltank.
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OperatingTips
•Practiceoperatingtheblower.Blowthesame
directionthewindisblowingtopreventmaterial
fromblowingbackintotheclearedarea.
•Beawareoftheblowernozzledirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Adjustthenozzleopeningsothatitblowsunder
thedebris.
•Usecautionwhenblowingaroundnewlyplanted
sodastheforceoftheaircoulddisruptthegrass.
•Thenozzleoutletpositionaffectsthedistance
debriscanbeblown.
•Whenyourotatethenozzle,rotateitupwardand
aroundtopreventblowingdebrisbackintothe
clearedarea.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhen
required.
•Removethekeyfromtheswitchonthetraction
unittopreventaccidentalstartingoftheengine
whenservicing,adjusting,orstoringthemachine.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions
describedinthismanual.Iftheblowerrequiresa
majorrepair,contactanauthorizedTorodistributor.
•Ensurethatthemachineisinsafeoperating
conditionbykeepingnuts,bolts,andscrewstight.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
CheckingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every300hours
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,
oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Bolt(3)
2.Beltcover
4.Loosenthenutonthetoppulleyandslidethe
pulleyuptoreleasetensiononthebelt(Figure
30).
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Figure30
Blowernozzlenotshownforclarity
1.Toppulley3.Rollerbearing
2.Belt
5.Removetherollerbearing(Figure30).
6.Removethebeltandinstallanewbelt(Figure
30).
7.Installtherollerbearing(Figure30)
8.Slidethetoppulleydownuntilthebeltdeection
is5mm(0.19inch)atthecenterofthelargest
spanandtightenthenut(Figure30).
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ReplacingtheClutchBelt
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Lowertheblower.
4.Loosenthenozzleclampandremovethenozzle.
5.Removethebeltfromthemachineclutch.
Note:Ifneeded,useadriveratchet(1/2inch)
tomovetheleftidlerpulley(Figure13).
6.Removethebeltfromthefanpulley(Figure31).
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Figure31
1.Fanpulley4.Belt
2.Rightidlerpulley
5.Clutchpulley
3.Leftidlerpulley
7.Routethebeltdownthroughthedriveadapter
assembly,aroundtheidlerpulleys,andaround
theclutchpulley(Figure31).Ensurethatthe
beltisseatedproperlyinthepulleygrooves.
Note:Ifneeded,youmayuseadriveratchet
(1/2inch)tomovetheleftidlerpulley(Figure13).
CheckingtheHydraulic
Hoses
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Checkthehydraulichosesforleaks,loosettings,
kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,weather,
andchemicaldeterioration.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
RemovingDebrisfromthe
Machine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Cleandebrisfromthedrives,mufer,andengine
aftereachuse.
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Notes:
Notes:
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