Maintenance - Toro TimeCutter SW 5000 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Before storage
Important:
Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you
perform any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug.
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Raising the Seat
Make sure that the parking brake is engaged, and lift
the seat forward.
Raise the seat to access the following components:
•
Serial plate
•
Service decal
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean the air intake screen.
• Check the cutting blades.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
• Check and clean the front of the mower.
• Clean the mower housing.
• Grease all the lubrication points.
• Clean the air cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.
• Replace the air cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Service the air cleaner paper element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Change the engine oil (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Change the oil filter (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check the spark plug(s).
• Replace the in-line fuel filter.
• Replace the air cleaner paper element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Replace the spark plug(s).
• Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
•
Seat-adjustment bolts
•
Fuel filter
•
Battery and battery cables
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