After Operation; After Operation Safety; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro TimeCutter SW 5000 Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers,
and engine compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up
oil or fuel spills.
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Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever you are
transporting or not using the machine.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
•
Never 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.

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important: Always push the machine by hand. Do not
tow the machine, because damage may occur.
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and to push
the machine, the ignition key must be in the
The battery needs to be charged and functioning for the
electric brake to be disengaged.
Pushing the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of
the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key hole
and down to lock them in place
Note: Do this for each lever.
5. Turn the ignition key on and disengage the parking
brake.
Note: Do not start the machine.
1. Bypass-lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure that the key has been returned to
the position to avoid draining the battery charge.
STOP
Note: If the machine fails to move, the electric brake may
still be engaged. You can release the electric brake manually if
necessary; refer to Releasing the Electric Brake (page
22
position.
RUN
(Figure 23).
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Figure 23
3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
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