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Toro MX 5000 User Manual

Toro MX 5000
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Storage
StorageSafety
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor
drainthefuelindoors.
CleaningandStorage
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and
engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially
theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand
chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder
headnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure
washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse
ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,
engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;refertoPark
Position(page14).
5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page31).
6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page
31).
7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page32).
8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page38).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page37).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt
fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe
mowerwithagardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control
switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh
idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page42).
12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use
occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor
storageasfollows:
A.Addapetroleumbased
stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse
analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover
90days.
13.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark
plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page
34).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe
engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine
oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto
cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe
cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall
thewireonthesparkplug(s).
14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch
andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother
unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto
protectitandkeepitclean.
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Toro MX 5000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cutting Width50 inches
Blades3
TransmissionHydrostatic
Cutting Height1.5 - 4.5 inches
Deck Material10-Gauge Steel
Fuel Tank Capacity3 gallons
Oil Capacity2 quarts
Starter TypeElectric
TypeRiding Lawn Mower
Engine Type4-cycle OHV
Engine Displacement725cc
Wheel Size (front)15 inches
Wheel Size (rear)20 inches

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