Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Breaking In A New Machine; Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops) - Toro Z Master Commercial 3000 Series Operator's Manual

Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the fuel.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the
chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use
fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut off the engine and set the parking brake.
2. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
Add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank, until
the level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below
the bottom of the filler neck. This space in the
tank allows gasoline to expand. Do not fill the
fuel tank completely full.
3. Install fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
spilled gasoline.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page

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
Not using the ROPS system properly may
result in severe injury or death.
• Keep the roll bar in the fully raised locked
position.
• Ensure that the seat is secured to the
machine.
• Use the seat belt with the roll bar locked in
the fully raised position.
You have no rollover protection when the roll
bar is in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
Lowering the Roll Bar
1.
2.
3.
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WARNING
necessary.
is in the down position.
permits.
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to
the upper part of the roll bar.
Pull both knobs out and rotate them 90° so that
they are not engaged
Lower the roll bar to the down position
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