Performing Daily Maintenance; Breaking In A New Machine; Using The Rollover-Protection System; (Rops) - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system,
use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Clean around the fuel-tank cap.
5. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck
(Figure 7).
Note:
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page 34).
Figure 7
Maintenance

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.
Using the
Rollover-Protection System

(ROPS)

WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover, keep
the roll bar in the fully raised, locked position
and use the seat belt.
Ensure that the seat is secured to the
machine.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
is in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
Lowering the Roll Bar
Important:
Lower the roll bar only when
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absolutely necessary.
1. To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to
the upper part of the roll bar.
2. Pull both knobs out and rotate them 90 degrees
so they are not engaged
3. Lower the roll bar to the down position
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(Figure 8).
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