Maintenance And Storage - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Make the necessary repairs before resuming
operation.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
unit.
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Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure a clear path.
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Keep pets and bystanders away from an operating
machine.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the
blades if you are not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower-discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into or from a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Safe Handling of Fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are 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 with the
engine running.
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Allow the engine to cool before fueling.
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Do not fuel 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, on a truck,
or on a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
fuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then add fuel with such equipment as a portable
container rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete.
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Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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If you spill fuel on clothing, change your clothing
immediately.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap
and tighten securely.

Maintenance and Storage

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Disengage drives, set the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key or disconnect
spark-plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.
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Park the machine on a level surface.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
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Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Let the engine cool before storing the machine.
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Do not store fuel near flames or drain fuel indoors.
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Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive terminal
last. Connect the positive terminal first and
negative last.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear thickly padded gloves, and use
caution when servicing them. Only replace blades;
do not straighten or weld them.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or a truck.
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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.
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