Toro TimeCutter Z5000 74391 - Table of Contents; Introduction

Introduction
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andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(riding)
RotaryLawnmowerMachines...........................3
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................5
SoundPressure.....................................................5
SoundPower........................................................5
Vibration..............................................................5
SlopeChart..........................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
ProductOverview......................................................10
Controls.............................................................11
Operation...................................................................12
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................12
RecommendedFuel............................................12
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................14
StartingtheEngine.............................................14
OperatingtheBlades..........................................15
StoppingtheEngine...........................................15
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................16
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................16
StoppingtheMachine.........................................17
AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................17
PositioningtheSeat............................................17
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................18
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................18
SideDischarge....................................................18
RemovingandInstallingtheDischarge
Cover.............................................................19
OperatingTips...................................................20
Maintenance...............................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................22
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................23
RaisingtheSeat..................................................23
AccessingtheBattery.........................................23
Lubrication.............................................................23
GreasingtheBearings.........................................23
EngineMaintenance...............................................24
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