Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro TimeCutter SS 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
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 before you perform any maintenance.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the safety-interlock system.
• Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean the air intake screen.
• Inspect the blades.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
• Clean the mower-deck housing.
• Grease all lubrication points.
• Clean the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear or 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).
• Check the in-line fuel filter.
• Replace the air-cleaner paper element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Replace the spark plug(s).
• Replace the in-line fuel filter.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
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