Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Disposing Of Waste; Storage - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the
position, 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. Raise the mower to the transport position.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.

Storage

Cleaning and Storing the
Machine
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Disengage the power-take off (blade-control
switch (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn
the ignition key to the O
the key.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime
from the external parts of the entire machine
(especially the engine and hydraulic system).
Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine-cylinder-head fins and the blower
housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use
of water, especially near the control panel,
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
Check the brake; refer to
Brake (page 54).
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 37).
Grease the machine; refer to
35).
Change the crankcase oil; refer to
the Machine (page 35).
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page 49).
Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
the Hydraulic System (page
Charge the battery; refer to
(page 46).
Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt
from the underside of the mower, then wash the
mower with a garden hose.
Note:
Run the machine with the blade-control
switch (PTO) engaged and the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for
storage as follows:
A. Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the
tank. Follow mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use
an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
position, and remove
FF
Adjusting the Parking
Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page
Lubricating
Checking the
Servicing
59).
Charging the Battery
64).