Toro TimeCutter Z5000

Introduction
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andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(riding)
RotaryLawnmowerMachines...........................3
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................5
Model74380........................................................5
Model74391........................................................6
SlopeChart..........................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
ProductOverview......................................................12
Controls.............................................................13
Operation...................................................................14
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................14
RecommendedFuel............................................14
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................16
StartingtheEngine.............................................16
OperatingtheBlades..........................................17
StoppingtheEngine...........................................18
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................18
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................19
StoppingtheMachine.........................................20
AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................20
PositioningtheSeat............................................20
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................20
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................21
GrassDeector..................................................22
ConvertingtoSideDischarge(ForModels
with42InchDecks)........................................22
ConvertingtoSideDischarge(ForModels
with50InchDecks)........................................23
OperatingTips...................................................24
Maintenance...............................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................26
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................27
RaisingtheSeat..................................................27
AccessingtheBattery.........................................27
Lubrication.............................................................27
GreasingtheBearings.........................................27
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