Cooling System Maintenance; Cleaning The Engine Screen And Engine-Oil Cooler; Cleaning The Engine Cooling Fins And Shrouds - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

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If the gap is less than 0.010 inch, install
the shim and refer to
(page 71).
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If the gap is sufficient, proceed to the
safety check in step F.
F. Perform the following safety check:
i. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
ii. Make sure the blades do not engage
when the blade-control switch (PTO)
is in the O
FF
disengaged.
Note:
If the clutch does not
disengage, install the shim and
reference Troubleshooting (page
iii. Engage and disengage the
blade-control switch (PTO) 10
consecutive times to ensure the
clutch is functioning properly.
Note:
If the clutch does not engage
properly, reference
(page 71).
Troubleshooting
position and the clutch
71).
Troubleshooting
Cooling System
Maintenance
Cleaning the Engine Screen
and Engine-Oil Cooler
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris
from the oil cooler (Figure
adequate cooling, correct engine speed, and reduces
the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage
to the engine.
Cleaning the Engine
Cooling Fins and Shrouds
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the air-intake screen, recoil starter, and
fan housing (Figure
4. Clean the debris and grass from the engine
parts.
5. Install the air-intake screen, recoil starter, and
fan housing (Figure
52
73). This helps ensure
Figure 73
74).
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