Toro MX 5000 User Manual

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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
AddingFuel......................................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................16
PositioningtheSeat..........................................17
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................17
DuringOperation.................................................18
DuringOperationSafety...................................18
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................20
OperatingtheChoke........................................20
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................21
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................21
DrivingtheMachine..........................................21
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................23
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................25
OperatingTips.................................................25
AfterOperation....................................................26
AfterOperationSafety......................................26
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................26
TransportingtheMachine.................................27
Maintenance...........................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30
MaintenanceSafety..........................................30
RaisingtheSeat...............................................30
Lubrication..........................................................31
GreasingtheBearings......................................31
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
EngineSafety...................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................36
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................36
ServicingtheBattery.........................................36
ServicingtheFuses..........................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................38
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................38
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................39
BeltMaintenance................................................39
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Toro MX 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	MX 5000
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English