Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Recommended Fuel - Toro TimeCutter SS 5000 Operator's Manual

Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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Never allow children or untrained people to operate or
service the machine. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator. The owner is responsible for training
all operators and mechanics.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
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Check that operator-presence controls, safety switches,
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate the machine unless they are functioning properly.
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Before mowing, always inspect the machine to ensure that
the blades, blade bolts, and cutting assemblies are in good
working condition. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
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Inspect the area where you will use the machine and
remove all objects that the machine could throw.
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Evaluate the terrain to determine the appropriate
equipment and any attachments or accessories required to
operate the machine properly and safely.
Fuel Safety
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling fuel. Fuel vapors are flammable and
explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the fuel tank
while the engine is running or while hot.
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Do not refuel the machine indoors.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Do not fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground, away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel from a portable container rather than a
fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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Do not operate the machine without the entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working condition.
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Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your clothing
immediately. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
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Never overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap and
tighten it securely.
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Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the
reach of children. Never buy more than a 30-day supply
of fuel.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel to the
fuel tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty space in
the tank allows fuel to expand.
– Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
– Keep your face away from the nozzle and gas tank
opening.
– Avoid contact with skin; wash off spills with soap and
water.

Recommended Fuel

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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
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Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not
approved for use. Never use gasoline that contains
more than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15
(contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or
E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol). Using unapproved
gasoline may cause performance problems and/or engine
damage which may not be covered under warranty.
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter unless you use a fuel stabilizer.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
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